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Perspectives

Why we need to be careful in declaring an end to terrorism

Terrorism is really hard to defeat. Governments often announce ‘victory’ over terrorist entities to sound positive, but these pronouncements are usually hollow.

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February 6, 2016: Grenade attack in Burundi

On this day in 2016 four people were killed in Burundi in a grenade attack on a bar in the capital Bujumbura

Quick Hits

Quick Hits Whether you follow what is happening in Afghanistan or Iraq, or in the West writ large, we are inundated with news of attacks by groups and individuals fighting for a ’cause’. In a world of multiple voices and opinions it can be very hard to know where to turn.  One choice is to […]

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January 31, 2000: Bombing at Russian Embassy in Denmark

On this day in 2000 a lone actor tossed an incendiary device into the Russian embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, slightly injuring a diplomat

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What will Canada’s national security and public safety challenges be in 2021?

In the absence of a crystal ball we can still list some of the national security and public safety challenges we may face in 2021.

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Quick Hits 131 – So, what’s up with Christian extremism?

The links between Christians extremism and the far-right.

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How NOT to deal with violent extremism

Canadians expect their leaders to stand up against terrorism, not engage in philosophical speeches about ‘yelling fire in a crowded theatre’ in the aftermath of an attack.

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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?

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Canadian Intelligence Eh! Podcast

Gregory Johnsen: What is happening in Yemen and why does it matter?

In this episode, Borealis is joined by Yemen specialist Gregory Johnsen to get a better understanding of how we got there and what the stakes are.