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January 22, 2015: Mortar attack in Ukraine

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 Video

Quick Hits 130 – Why I do what I do

Why an old retired guy is dedicated to creating this material and for whom.

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What to do with Extinction Rebellion?

Some have warned that leftist environmental movements could turn to violent – is Extinction Rebellion next?

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January 21, 2008: Suicide bombing at Iraqi funeral

On this day in 2008 a suicide bomber apparently targeting a senior security official blew himself up inside a funeral tent, killing 18 people

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Canadian Intelligence Eh! Podcast

John Ferris: The Authorized history of GCHQ

Why would the Brits ask a Canadian to write their official SIGINT history?

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January 20, 2011: Hijacking in Indian Ocean

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.

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Books The Peaceable Kingdom

The Peaceable Kingdom? Book launch on Feb 25

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!

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Quick Hits 129 – Can we be more consistent in our use of language when talking about terrorism?

The Proud Boy who smashed a US Capitol window is a former Marine. How is that detail important?

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January 19, 2018: Shooting in southern Thailand

On this day in 2018 a 51 year-old woman whose husband was killed by terrorists three years earlier was also shot dead as she was going to work.

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What should be the price of terrorism in Canada?

Countries treat first degree murder seriously, as they should: why doesn’t Canada when it comes to terrorism?