Episodes
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
A youth in Toronto has been charged with terrorism for the killing of a woman at an erotic massage parlour back in February. Police have uncovered that the suspect subscribed to the 'incel' movement, a group of sexually-frustrated men. Is this the right charge? Is incel terrorism? Borealis weighs in.
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?
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Intelligence Veteran and Terrorism Specialist Reviews Caliphate - Episode 3
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
As Fatima continues to push Pervin for more information she is raped by an ISIS fighter and kills him. Sulle is still being groomed by Ibbe, an ISIS recruiter, which leads to family tension. SAEPO is trying to figure out if the terrorist plot is real or ISIS fake news. Episode #3 is compelling - have a listen!
How realist is the depiction of ISIS in Caliphate? In this podcast, 30-year intelligence veteran and terrorism specialist Phil Gurski reviews episode 3 of this Netflix series.
Friday May 08, 2020
Quick Hits: 75 Anniversary of the Victory in Europe Day
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
As we mark the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe – VE Day – we celebrate the sacrifices of the men and women who fought – and died – fighting Nazi Germany. So what about VT Day – Victory against Terrorism? Alas that day will never be here – have a listen as to why I think so.
Read more: https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/podcast-victory-in-europe-day/
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Intelligence Veteran and Terrorism Specialist Reviews Caliphate - Episode 2
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
In this episode, Pervin tries to find out more about the alleged upcoming terrorist attack in Sweden, pushed by her SAEPO handler. Husam's panic attacks continue and lead to tragic events. Ibbe is still grooming young women in Sweden and appears to be having some success.
How realist is the depiction of ISIS in Caliphate? In this podcast, 30-year intelligence veteran and terrorism specialist Phil Gurski reviews episode 2 of this Netflix series.
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
May the 4th is now known as 'Star Wars Day' (a play on 'May the Force be with you'). Star Wars is of course a classic battle of good vs evil, with good winning in the end. But are the good guys (and the bad guys) terrorists? Is the Force a terrorist ideology?
> Check out Phil latest book When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith
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.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Terrorists using drones and technology? | QUICK HITS 33
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
There is a lot of talk about terrorist use of advanced technology. How afraid should we be about this? Is the end of the world around the corner?
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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
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