The Iran-US mini-conflict seems to have ebbed – what is really at stake here?
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When all you have is a hammer everything looks like a nail. It is time to expand the toolbox.
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Quick Hits 10 – Gay Jesus in Rio?
Many people take religion seriously but is it ok to take violent action against someone who makes fun of your faith?
Iran attack: US troops targeted with ballistic missiles. ‘This is localized conflict, not WWIII’ says Phil Gurski, former Iranian analyst at CSE and CSIS.
I am thrilled to be part of the upcoming terrorism and group-based violence workshop at the Canadian Police College along with my friends Paul Gill from UCL and Stephen Hart from SFU!
Listen to this episode to find out what bothers me about the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
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Quick Hits 9 – Mental Illness
Is there a link between mental illness and terrorism? Yes, sometimes, but not as often as you would think.
Are Islamist terrorists the only ones to use religion to justify violence?
Don’t the terrorists know it’s Christmas? Why these groups target the Christmas season with their brand of violence?
Back on popular demand, this course examines the terrorist threat to Canada (and how it is being managed) with a series of short lectures and case studies.