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 252 - International intelligence sharing is caring
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Phil Gurski
Intelligence agencies have one job: to keep their masters informed while keeping their citizens safe. To this end, these organisations collect data through a variety of means - SIGINT, HUMINT, surveillance, imagery, etc. - and package it up for higher-ups to read and use. Some nations, however, do not have enough resources to meet their intelligence needs and thus enter into agreements with foreign counterparts to exchange information. These agreements are important, but must be carefully struck to avoid embarrassment or outright human rights violations. What happens, then, when a dispute with another country threatens to undo these arrangements?