In this episode, Phil looks at terrorism in Africa: who is who, what they have been up to and what the future prospects are.
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.
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