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The Canadian foreign interference inquiry seems to grow new tentacles

What is the purpose of the foreign interference inquiry and its ever-increasing focus; is this getting out of control?

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The Week in Terrorism: January 29-February 4, 2024

Islamist terrorists once again dominate globally in Africa, Asia and even Europe: nary a single far right attack or any other motivation

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

It is time to be more careful when throwing the word ‘genocide’ around

The recent attempt to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza cheapens the term and takes away from real instances of this crime

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The Terrorism Dog That Didn’t Bite: A Look Back at Violent Extremism in 2023

Predictions of a ‘rise’ in far right terrorism have been making the rounds for several years and been found wanting: is it time to admit that jihadis still rule the terrorism roost?

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Public inquiries are a waste of taxpayers’ money

Why would Canada have a public inquiry on foreign interference when we know what happened and the fact that intelligence was ignored?

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Canada’s ‘Nimble’ Cyber Intelligence Is ‘Deepest of the 5 Eyes’: British Study

Canada may not always punch above its weight in international affairs but it sure does when it comes to cyber intelligence!

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Perspectives This week in terrorism

The week in terrorism: January 22-28, 2024

Sunni jihadis again dominate the global terrorism scene this week and an ISIS attack in Istanbul is a reminder the group is still active.

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

Is Canada an easy target for China’s spies?

No country can allow its sensitive technology to be stolen by foreign powers: so why does Canada do so?

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Quick Hits

Political correctness and national security are like oil and water

In making decisions on national security and threats we cannot afford to get bogged down in useless debates about language and fear of ‘offending’ people.

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Quick Hits

The age of ‘cafeteria’ terrorism?

We seem to be going through a transition in the world of terrorism where some actors select a potpourri of causes to justify violence.