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
Episode 214 - Afghan women bear the brunt of Taliban jihadi brutality
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Phil Gurski
We have changed, the Taliban said, We are the Taliban 2.0, they promised. Women's rights will be guaranteed, they pledged. All horseshit to the surprise of no one who actually follows international jihadi terrorism. So why is this issue not getting the attention it deserves? A Canadian trying to help Afghan women have basic rights respected weighs in.