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
Quick Hits Episode 252 - Political correctness is making us less safe
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Phil Gurski
It does not take much these days to be called a 'racist' or a 'misogynist' or an 'Islamophobe'. Just question accepted woke views on any matter and you are immediately labeled an enemy of progress. As a consequence, some, including perhaps police services, are nervous about using accurate terminology to describe malicious actors. What effect is this having on national security and public safety?