Canadian Intelligence Eh

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  • Quick Hits | Is Neo a terrorist? Can we reclaim The Matrix from the alt-right?

    Quick Hits #175 - The Matrix franchise has been around since 1999 and is a trilogy of very cool films. They are full of simulated violence in which humans are battling the machines which are using them to drain their lifeforce. Matrix Resurrections is coming out in December: what do the films tell us about terrorism and what happens when reality emulate art?

    ►Read mentioned article: Red-pilled: Can The Matrix Resurrections reclaim Neo from the alt-right?
    ►Watch video version on Youtube

    About Phil Gurski:
    Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

    ►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/
    ►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
    ►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves
    ►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/
    ►Email - [email protected]

    12 min
  • Quick Hits | Why what we call "terrorism" matters!

    Quick Hits #174 - There are those out there who want authorities to stop calling Islamist terrorism by that name.  Alternatives include "faith-based terrorism" and "terrorists abusing religious motivations". In this Quick Hits podcast, Borealis argues why this is wrong-headed and counterproductive.

    ►Read mentioned article: Police may drop ‘Islamist’ term when describing terror attacks
    ►Watch video version: https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/why-what-we-call-terrorism-matters/

    About Phil Gurski:
    Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

    ►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/
    ►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
    ►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves
    ►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/
    ►Email - [email protected]

    12 min
  • Episode #107: Gavin Horner on intelligence vs evidence from a law enforcement officer's perspective

    When it comes to stopping terrorism all information should be used, right?  It is not as simple as that.  In order to charge a potential wrongdoer the data must be in the form of evidence, not intelligence.  Borealis talks about these issues with 30-year Toronto police veteran Gavin Horner.

    Gavin Horner is a licenced Private Investigator for the province of Ontario.  He works primarily in the Greater Toronto Area. He retired after 32½ years with the Toronto Police Service. He retired as a Detective Sergeant and managed the Operations Section at Intelligence.  The unit conducted investigations and intelligence probes relating to Organized Crime members and groups.

    Phil Gurski is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

    ►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/
    ►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
    ►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves
    ►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/
    ►Email - [email protected]

    30 min
  • Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are back in Canada after 1020 days detention in China

    Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig touched down on Canadian soil on Saturday after being arbitrarily detained in China for 1020 days. As Canada celebrates the return of the “two Michaels,” it’s worth asking what this hostage diplomacy saga tells us about Canada-China relations and global affairs more broadly.

    ►Listen to The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson

    About Phil Gurski:
    Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

    ►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/
    ►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
    ►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves
    ►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/
    ►Email - [email protected]

    8 min
  • Quick Hits | Should academics tell national security professionals how to do their jobs?

    Quick Hits 173 - Why do some academics try to tell national security professionals how to do their jobs?  Is there no better way to manage this relationship?  Borealis looks at the Acorn TV series Outlier to examine how 'town and gown' should work better.

    About Phil Gurski:
    Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

    ►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/
    ►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
    ►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves
    ►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/
    ►Email - [email protected]

    11 min
  • Episode #106: A conversation with former Al-Qaeda recruiter Jesse Morton

    Is it possible to be an 'ex-jihadi'?  How would we know?  What about state-run efforts at 'de-radicalisation'?  Borealis has a fascinating conversation with Jesse Morton, often described as the #1 Al Qaeda recruiter in the US  in the mid 2000s and now very much involved in undermining Islamist terrorism.

    Jesse Morton was once a jihadist propagandist (then known as Younes Abdullah Muhammad) who ran Revolution Muslim, a New York City-based organization active in the 2000s that connected Muslims in the west to al-Qaeda’s ideology, creating English language propaganda and collaborating with the most notorious jihadist preachers of that era. Find out more about my guest Jesse.

    Phil Gurski is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

    ►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/
    ►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
    ►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves
    ►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/
    ►Email - [email protected]

    57 min
  • "There has been hints and warnings" - Intelligence veteran remembers 9/11, 20 years later

    Jeff Sammut was joined by president and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting and author Phil Gurski on Canada Now to talk about the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 20 years later.

    ►Catch Jeff live weekdays from 1-3pmET on Sirius XM Canada Talks channel 167

    About Phil Gurski:
    Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

    ►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/
    ►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
    ►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves
    ►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/
    ►Email - [email protected]

    37 min
  • Episode #105: Taliban takeover, Incels and New Zealand attack - Chatting with Destiny about recent events

    Phil Gurski joins Destiny for his 4rth appearance on his livestream. They discuss Afghanistan and the Taliban takeover, the latest New Zealand attack, ISIS, Incels, Canada's mass graves and the January 6th Washington riots.

    ►Follow Destiny on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC554eY5jNUfDq3yDOJYirOQ

    Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

    ►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/
    ►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
    ►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves
    ►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/
    ►Email - [email protected]

    More Destiny:
    ►Episode #29: Discussion with Twitch streamer Destiny on terrorism and radicalization
    ►Episode #47: A talk with Destiny - Trump, Incels, Police and more
    ►Episode #88: Chat with Destiny - Surveillance, Trump's role vs the DC Mayor, Entrapment and wild stories

    44 min
  • Quick Hits | Was Afghanistan an 'intelligence failure'?

    Quick Hits 172 - Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban and already the fingers are being pointed at whose fault it was. Several have called this an 'intelligence failure'.  Is it?  Borealis weighs in on who 'lost' Afghanistan.

    Read more: https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/was-afghanistan-an-intelligence-failure/

    About Phil Gurski:
    Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

    ►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/
    ►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
    ►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves
    ►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/
    ►Email - [email protected]

    15 min
  • Episode #104: Naama Kates on the Plymouth shooting and what the media gets wrong about incels

    On August 12, 22-year old Jake Davison killed his mother and four others (including a 3-year old girl) in Plymouth, UK, before taking his own life.  Despite initial police statements that this was not a series of acts of terrorism the 'he was an incel' bandwagon got going fairly quickly.  What we know does not, however, give much support to the theory. 

    Phil Gurski is joined by the world's foremost authority on incels, Naama Kates, to look at this case and at more general issues surrounding what we call terrorism

    Naama Kates is an investigative journalist and host of the podcast "Incel" which dives deep inside the incel community. Find out more about my guest Naama Kates

    Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.

    ►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/
    ►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
    ►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves
    ►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/
    ►Email - [email protected]

    30 min

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