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 181 - What can Canada learn from Europe when it comes to intelligence sharing?
Those of us who worked in intelligence are often accused of holding our cards too close to our chests. You know, the old "I could tell you but I'd have to then kill you" line. And yet, intelligence not shared in a timely and adequate manner can lead to all kinds of negative results (up to and including death). How then to do this better? What about the intelligence vs. evidence conundrum? How is Canada doing in this regard? Can it learn from others? Borealis breaks down these issues with Kelly Wong, analyst at the Canadian Senate, with particular reference to European practices.