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ICSR report finds an unprecedented number of terrorists in European prisons

A recent report states that there are an unprecedented number of terrorists in European prisons. What threat do they pose? What should we do with them?

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How do intelligence agencies stop Russian spying?

A report submitted to the UK parliament claims that British, and Western, intelligence agencies cannot combat “online psychological operations from foreign state actors — primarily Russia — aiming to influence Western politics on a mass scale“. Why can’t they? Borealis looks at this in his latest Quick Hit podcast. Britain is abuzz today with news […]

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Al Mawla: What will the new ISIS leader do?

Following the killing of Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi, ISIS was leaderless for a while. No longer. Mawla the ‘Destroyer’ has now assumed the helm. What is in store for ISIS going forward?

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Why Islamic leaders remain silent about China’s internment camps for Uyghur Muslims

China is involved in what can only be called a ‘genocide’ against Uyghur Muslims. Former CSIS Analyst Phil Gurski weighs in on why the world’s Muslims leaders remain silent.

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CSIS used information collected via illegal activities. Why is this a surprise?

Former CSIS Analyst Phil Gurski discusses why CSIS was taken to task by the Federal court in Canada for using information collected via illegal activities.

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The French Revolution and the ‘War on Terrorism’ – The jury is still out

Looking at the ‘War on Terror’ through the lens of the French Revolution.

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Former Toronto 18 member Saad Gaya asks to be removed from no-fly list

Should convicted terrorists like Toronto 18 member Saad Gaya get a second chance? Former Security Service Analyst Phil Gurski weighs in.

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What to do with citizens who joined ISIS and now want to come home?

Lots of nations are agonising over what to do with citizens who joined ISIS or other terrorist groups and now want to come home.

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Armed suspect at Rideau Hall and Trump denies Russian bounty intelligence

Two interesting developments in two capitals. Armed suspect arrested at Rideau Hall and Trump denies being briefed on Russian bounty intelligence.

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Cancel Canada Day: Is the country going to hell in a handbasket?

Happy 153rd birthday Canada – or is it? It is time to push back against some myths, by looking at how safe a country we are, when it comes to terrorism.