How easy is it to tell whether a ‘former’ terrorist is no longer one?
Tag: Perspectives
A nation state has a right and a duty to send terrorists back to countries seeking their extradition.
Renewed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh could lead to a new wave of Armenian terrorism.
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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!
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What to do with terrorist prisoners
Last November, Usman Khan, carried out an attack in central London that left two people dead. Should we or can we keep him behind bars forever?
ISIS has a new leader – does it matter? Can society function if everyone is on the same level? Where would be without leaders?
Many see counter terrorism as a CSIS or RCMP role, but average Canadians also have a part to play.
I cannot count the number of times a news article or an op-ed piece has declared that a terrorist group is “on the run” or “dying” or “facing serious challenges”. These declarations are greatly exaggerated.
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Rusty spring
Reality has a nagging habit of interfering with theory and the last few years have shown quite clearly that early jubilation has yielded to despair as civil wars and insurgencies have arisen in Libya, Yemen, Syria and there is an unquestionable lack of freedom in many other countries.
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Heads I win…
Deaths merely provide opportunities for others to demonstrate their commitment and skillsets. Unchallenged ideology will inspire others to act.