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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
Quick Hits - Episode 223: How long can terrorist threats last?
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Phil Gurski
We are constantly talking about terrorism and where it is most predominant. We also worry about different 'kinds' of terrorism (jihadi, right-wing, eco, etc.) and which is the most serious. But what do we do with threats that manifest themselves over decades, and never seem to truly end? A brief discussion on how long certain terrorist 'motivations' can last.