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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

What can the ordinary public do to help authorities prevent violence?

Most people exhibit signs before they carry out an act of violence (including acts of terrorism). So, whose responsibility is it to act on this info?

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Why accurate language is important in counter-terrorism

We know a lot about terrorism, its genesis, and its characteristics so why do we pussy foot around the precise use of language?

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States have a duty to battle disinformation when it comes to acts of violence

Why are governments so reluctant to release corroborated, accurate information in the wake of violent attacks when such a move can deflate further violence?

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Homegrown Terrorists: Canada Must Take the Jihadi Threat More Seriously

Jihadi terrorism remains by far the greatest scourge globally and Canada is not immune from it. We need to stop being in denial

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

Is the Sahel becoming the new ground zero for jihadis?

Africa is beset by so many problems and jihadi terrorism may be the foremost of them. What does this mean for them and for us?

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

African reliance on Russia’s Wagner Group for CT: a good idea?

Why would African nations embrace a Russian mercenary group in counter-terrorism ops rather than use Western forces?

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

Anti-Semitism: hate or terrorism?

The rise in pro-Palestinian demos has skirted the anti-Semitism line: has it crossed into terrorist activity?

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Why would ISIS target a Taylor Swift concert? Coz they’re ISIS, that’s why

Allegations that three teens planned to target a Taylor Swift event for ISIS should surprise no one and serve to show jihadis are still the #1 threat

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Canadian Intelligence Eh! Perspectives

How bad has anti-Semitism in Canada that it is driving Jews away?

Anti-Semitism is getting so dangerous in Canada that we are starting to lose some very talented people who no longer feel safe here

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Post violence info vacuums invite dangerous speculation

Authorities need to take more action in the aftermath of violent acts in releasing info to help prevent uniformed and violent reaction