We talk a lot about ideology when it comes to terrorism: sometimes it is a good idea to remind ourselves of the basics.
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COVID-19 and Religious Extremism
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, we are seeing worrisome examples of religious people holding extreme views and engaging in religious practices which could make this situation worse.
On this day in 2018, five District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans were injured in an IED blast, suspected to be carried out by Naxals, in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district.
On this day in 2014, two gunmen stormed a church near the Kenyan city of Mombasa, opening fire on worshipers and killing four people.
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Quick Hits: COVID-19 and Public Safety
We are all worried about COVID-19 but does it constitute a ‘national security’ or a ‘public safety’ threat? How does it compare to terrorism? Have a listen!
We are not sure how bad COVID-19 will get and we are all concerned. What are the national security implications for Canada and the ties with terrorism
Terrorists want to instill fear and there is nothing scarier than a biological attack. But how realistic is it?
In this Quick Hits podcast, Phil Gurski explains why we must refrain from using military terminology during the coronavirus crisis.
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COVID-19: An opening for terrorists?
Even ISIS is afraid of COVID-19, suggesting we may not see an uptick in attacks seeking to take advantage of a possible skeleton crew in security and intelligence agencies – read more here!
The North African nation of Tunisia was one of the largest sources of ISIS foreign fighters. Phil Gurski speaks with Aaron Zelin, author of a new book on jihad in Tunisia to get some insights.