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.
Canadian Intelligence Eh
Canadian Intelligence Eh! - Episode 154: Why has the US failed to figure out who attacked the US Consulate in Libya in 2012?
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Phil Gurski
Libya has lurched from crisis to crisis in the aftermath of the death of former leader Muammar Qaddhafi in 2011 (during the so-called 'Arab Spring'). Several terrorist groups, among other actors, have been carrying out acts of violence to exert control over the nation. One of the most famous terrorist attacks was that on September 11, 2012 against the US Consulate and CIA annex in Benghazi, killing four Americans. Borealis talks with Sarah Adams, a former CIA employee and author of the new book Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy: A Cold Case Investigation