The reason for the cowardly attack in London (ON) on June 6 is yet to be determined; calling it terrorism prematurely is not helpful
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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“We don’t know the facts yet”
Former CSIS strategic analyst Phil Gurski joins CBC’s Ginella Massa to discuss the Muslim family killed in targeted hit and run in London, Ontario.
Not enough information is available yet to say with certainty the allegedly hate-motivated London vehicle attack was an act of terrorism.
Quick Hits 167 – Muslims in London, Ont., express shock, grief in wake of ‘planned’ hit and run
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When language matters
Quick Hits 166 – What is Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism (IMVE)?
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