Episodes
Monday May 18, 2020
Quick Hits: Not all religious extremism is violent
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
For many people a strong faith is getting them through the coronavirus. Some, however, are demanding group worship at a time when collective physical distancing is necessary. Have a listen to why I think these people are religious extremists.
See also: Where is the COVID-19 terrorism spike?
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Quick Hits: Nova Scotia Mass Shooting
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
An unspeakable crime has occurred in Nova Scotia with the deaths of 18 people, including an RCMP officer. What do we know about the killer? Was this terrorism? Was it tied to COVID-19? Will we ever find out?
Read latest publication by Phil Gurski: The Nova Scotia massacre – more questions than answers
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Quick Hits: Is a dead terrorist a good terrorist?
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Is it ok to kill terrorists regardless of the circumstances? Is a dead terrorist a good terrorist? In this Quick Hits podcast, I look at the pros and cons of taking out terrorists using lethal force.
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Spreading the Coronavirus is NOT terrorism! | QUICK HITS 32
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Everyone is panicking about COVID-19, and there is reason for this but there is a movement to charge those claiming to spread the virus with terrorism. This is not a terrorism offence and we dilute our understanding of the word if we do so.
See our COVID-19 coverage at https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/tag/coronavirus/
In this podcast, retired Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski discusses the subject of terrorism: what it is (and isn’t), trends, developments and more. Phil Gurski, author of five books on terrorism, is not shy to wade into controversial matters and provide his perspective honed from more than three decades in intelligence. From Canada to the greater West to the world, subscribe to listen to the thoughts of a person who 'worked at the coalface' for many years.
> Check out Phil latest book When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith
> The podcast is now available on Spotify
> Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism
> borealisthreatandrisk.com
Friday Apr 03, 2020
COVID-19: A rise in Hindu extremism against Muslims? | QUICK HITS 31
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
COVID-19 is causing a lot of fear and anxiety around the world. In India, some Hindu extremists are now blaming the country's Muslims for the outbreak. In this Quick Hits podcast we look at the potential for violence.
See our COVID-19 coverage at https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/tag/coronavirus/
In this podcast, retired Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski discusses the subject of terrorism: what it is (and isn’t), trends, developments and more. Phil Gurski, author of five books on terrorism, is not shy to wade into controversial matters and provide his perspective honed from more than three decades in intelligence. From Canada to the greater West to the world, subscribe to listen to the thoughts of a person who 'worked at the coalface' for many years.
> Check out Phil latest book When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith
> The podcast is now available on Spotify
> Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism
> borealisthreatandrisk.com
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19: Is your faith putting you in danger? | QUICK HITS 30
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Many people turn to religion in times of need and we are in such a time with the coronavirus crisis. But while this is acceptable, some of the practices advocated by a few religious leaders are unhelpful and will aid in the spread of the virus. This too is religious extremism.
See our COVID-19 coverage at https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/tag/coronavirus/
In this podcast, retired Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski discusses the subject of terrorism: what it is (and isn’t), trends, developments and more. Phil Gurski, author of five books on terrorism, is not shy to wade into controversial matters and provide his perspective honed from more than three decades in intelligence. From Canada to the greater West to the world, subscribe to listen to the thoughts of a person who 'worked at the coalface' for many years.
> Check out Phil latest book When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith
> The podcast is now available on Spotify
> Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism
> borealisthreatandrisk.com
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Is spreading the coronavirus an act of terrorism? | QUICK HITS #28
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
COVID-19 is scary, very scary. We know that it is spread from person to person. So if a person spreads it deliberately can/should that person be charged with 'terrorism'?
In this time of COVID-19 we have enough to worry about without freaking out about terrorism!
See our COVID-19 coverage at https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/tag/coronavirus/
In this podcast, retired Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski discusses the subject of terrorism: what it is (and isn’t), trends, developments and more. Phil Gurski, author of five books on terrorism, is not shy to wade into controversial matters and provide his perspective honed from more than three decades in intelligence. From Canada to the greater West to the world, subscribe to listen to the thoughts of a person who 'worked at the coalface' for many years.
> Now available on Spotify
> borealisthreatandrisk.com
> Check out Phil latest book When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith
> Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
When bad guys take advantage of international crisis | QUICK HITS #27
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Some terrorist groups are threatening to carry out terrorism during the COVID-19 crisis. How realistic is this and, more importantly, how afraid should we be in light of terrorist propaganda.
In this time of COVID-19 we have enough to worry about without freaking out about terrorism!
See our COVID-19 coverage at https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/tag/coronavirus/
In this podcast, retired Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski discusses the subject of terrorism: what it is (and isn’t), trends, developments and more. Phil Gurski, author of five books on terrorism, is not shy to wade into controversial matters and provide his perspective honed from more than three decades in intelligence. From Canada to the greater West to the world, subscribe to listen to the thoughts of a person who 'worked at the coalface' for many years.
> Now available on Spotify
> borealisthreatandrisk.com
> Check out Phil latest book When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith
> Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
COVID-19 and Terrorism: Will we see more attacks? | QUICK HITS #26
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
As the world obsesses about COVID-19 could terrorists take advantage of our lack of focus? Will we see more terrorist attacks? If so, which groups will be most active - jihadis or the far right? All this is discussed in the latest Quick Hit.
The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving and governments are having a hard time keeping up with strategies to respond and react effectively to keep their citizenry safe. Some countries appeared to dismiss the seriousness of the virus for far too long, while others imposed what some felt were draconian measures (China, Singapore) that would not fly in a Western liberal democracy.
See our COVID-19 coverage at https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/tag/coronavirus/
In this podcast, retired Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski discusses the subject of terrorism: what it is (and isn’t), trends, developments and more. Phil Gurski, author of five books on terrorism, is not shy to wade into controversial matters and provide his perspective honed from more than three decades in intelligence. From Canada to the greater West to the world, subscribe to listen to the thoughts of a person who 'worked at the coalface' for many years.
> Now available on Spotify
> borealisthreatandrisk.com
> Check out Phil latest book When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith
> Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism
Friday Mar 20, 2020
COVID-19 and Public Safety | QUICK HITS #25
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
We are all worried about COVID-19 but does it constitute a 'national security' or a 'public safety' threat? How does it compare to terrorism? Have a listen!
The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving and governments are having a hard time keeping up with strategies to respond and react effectively to keep their citizenry safe. Some countries appeared to dismiss the seriousness of the virus for far too long (hello Trump administration), while others imposed what some felt were draconian measures (China, Singapore) that would not fly in a Western liberal democracy.
See our COVID-19 coverage at https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/tag/coronavirus/
In this podcast, retired Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski discusses the subject of terrorism: what it is (and isn’t), trends, developments and more. Phil Gurski, author of five books on terrorism, is not shy to wade into controversial matters and provide his perspective honed from more than three decades in intelligence. From Canada to the greater West to the world, subscribe to listen to the thoughts of a person who 'worked at the coalface' for many years.
> Now available on Spotify
> borealisthreatandrisk.com
> Check out Phil latest book When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith
> Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism