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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
Episode 187 - When it comes to counter terrorism be careful whom you deal with
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Phil Gurski
The news cycle has recently been full of stories about the Russian Wagner Group, especially since its late leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, was 'defenestrated' from his private aircraft, probably at the order of Russian President Putin. The WG is a paramilitary bunch of mercenaries who have a vast presence in Africa, having been engaged by several governments to help with jihadi groups. Are these actors really effective at counter terrorism or are they involved in activities far removed from finding and killing terrorists? Borealis talks with Canadian CT practitioner Royce de Melo on this issue.