On this day in 1977 neo-fascists gunned down five labour lawyers near Atocha station in Madrid, and wounded four others.
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Author: Phil Gurski
Phil Gurski is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. Phil is a 32-year veteran of CSE and CSIS and the author of six books on terrorism.
On this day in 2015 a car bomb exploded in the Philippines city of Zamboanga, killing one and injuring 48.
Update on my latest (and last?) book – A history of terrorism in Canada from Confederation to today. Just sent off to printer! Stay tuned for availability and how to order!!!
On this day in 2015 a trolleybus in the rebel Ukrainian stronghold of Donetsk was hit by mortar fire, killing 13
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Quick Hits 130 – Why I do what I do
Why an old retired guy is dedicated to creating this material and for whom.
Some have warned that leftist environmental movements could turn to violent – is Extinction Rebellion next?
On this day in 2008 a suicide bomber apparently targeting a senior security official blew himself up inside a funeral tent, killing 18 people
Why would the Brits ask a Canadian to write their official SIGINT history?
On this day in 2011 Somali pirates seized a Mongolian-flagged bulk carrier off the coast of Oman, and its Vietnamese crew of 24 people.
I am very pleased to announce that the first of what may be several book launches of my forthcoming (6th) book on terrorism – The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to the Present – is scheduled for Feb 25 – join us!