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Is terrorism becoming ‘socialised’ in Canada?

Is Canada putting too much under the terrorism rubric with serious consequences for trying to stop it?

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Foreign interference inquiry testimony yet more proof Ottawa doesn’t take national security seriously

The more we learn about the volume of intelligence ignored on PRC election interference in Canada, the more worried we should be

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Why treating national security as a profession is important

There is a reason why professionally-trained individuals are important in several areas of knowledge, and that includes national security

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Are pro-Palestinian protests also pro-terrorism?

While you would have to be heartless not to feel for the suffering in Gaza why can’t Palestinian activists feel for the suffering of Israelis?

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Is diaspora media in Canada at risk of furthering foreign interference?

While diasporas benefit from access to media in their native language these vehicles can be exploited by foreign states to manipulate opinion.

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Other Western Countries Think Terrorist Attacks Are More Likely, So Why Doesn’t Canada?

Terrorist threat levels go up and down in accordance with intelligence assessments: so why has Canada’s not moved in a decade?

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More foreign interference in Canada: the Iranian diaspora experience

Iran has engaged in nastiness for decades, including support for terrorist groups. What kind of influence does it exert on expats in Canada?

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Canada Can Learn From Sweden When It Comes to ISIS ‘Victims’

Canada really needs to come up with a policy on what to do with our fellow citizens who left to join terrorist groups: Sweden has some good ideas

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What to do with the children of violent extremists?

What should we do with the children of violent extremists: should they be taken from their parents?

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Canada is underperforming badly on the global scene

Why has Canada abandoned its international reputation and commitments and what does it need to do to regain them?