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 215 - What are the challenges in writing a spy novel as a former spy?
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Phil Gurski
Many think we are capable of writing the great American (or, in my case, Canadian) novel. Some are, most aren't. What does it take to do so? And what makes a good spy thriller? Does it help to have worked in intelligence? A conversation with an ex-SIGINTER and author.