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 156 - What is the terrorist threat to Morocco
Like most nations, Morocco has not been immune from Islamist terrorism. In May 2003 suicide bombers in Casablanca killed dozens, and in latter years Moroccan security services have foiled many other attempts, some with the help of their Spanish partners. The unresolved situation in the Western Sahara is also complicating things. Borealis chats with Dr. El Yasmine Hasnaoui of the American University in Kuwait on these issues