
Canadian Intelligence Eh
Everywhere you look these days terrorism and violent extremism dominate the headlines. Whether you follow what is happening in Afghanistan or Iraq, or in the West writ large, we are inundated with news of attacks by groups and individuals fighting for a 'cause'.In a world of multiple voices and opinions it can be very hard to know where to turn. One choice is to look to those who actually worked in counterterrorism in the national security world. In these half-hour podcasts 30-year Canadian intelligence veteran Phil Gurski is joined by a fascinating array of individuals with something meaningful to say about these issues as they provide insight into what they mean and what we need to do about them.
Podcasting since 2022 • 276 episodes
Canadian Intelligence Eh
Latest Episodes
Episode 290 - What is next for the US after the killing of Charlie Kirk?
The US is, alas, no stranger to political violence. Three presidents have been assassinated as have several public figures like Martin Luther King. The political atmosphere of hate and retribution is magnified in today's world of social m...
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Spies Like Us Season 3 Episode 1 - Queen of Canada or Empress of Idiots?
The guys are back in the virtual bar for another season! After two months of R&R they delve into the arrest of a self-appointed 'Queen of Canada/World", counselling sessions for ISIS terrorists ('couch jihadis'?) and why 'native extre...
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Episode 289 - One nation's success against Islamist extremism could serve as a model
The Philippines has long been beset by jihadi groups such as the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Front (BIFF) and the one bunch with the unintended acronym MILF - the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Of late, one does not h...
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Episode 288 - What will take for Arab states to launch another 'Arab spring'?
Almost 15 years ago the world awoke to an amazing event. A Tunisian fruit vendor had his wares seized and was insulted by a police officer, leading to his later suicide and a call for change in Tunisia. This spawned a whole bunch of analo...
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Episode 287 - When will Canada take PRC meddling in its affairs seriously?
That China has infiltrated Canadian society at so many levels is beyond doubt. "Police" stations, harassing dissidents, interfering in our elections, the list goes on and on. And, despite reports and inquiries these anti-democratic activi...
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