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 199 - When is it ok to talk to terrorist groups?
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Phil Gurski
It would seem to be a no-brainer that we should never talk to terrorists for fear of giving them legitimacy and prestige. What, then, if negotiating with terrorists is the only way to prevent catastrophes such as mass famine. Is this a case of choosing a 'lesser evil'. Borealis looks at this contentious issue, surmising that there is sometimes no good option at hand.