Many see the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a rare, stalwart friend of the West in the Middle East. But is it really or is it on the other hand one of the most important sponsors of Sunni Islamist terrorism?
In this episode, former Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski explores if Saudi Arabia really is Canada's ally not not.
> Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!

Many see the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a rare, stalwart friend of the West in the Middle East. But is it really or is it on the other hand one of the most important sponsors of Sunni Islamist terrorism? In this episode, former Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski explores if Saudi Arabia really is Canada's ally not not. > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!

Many see the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a rare, stalwart friend of the West in the Middle East. But is it really or is it on the other hand one of the most important sponsors of Sunni Islamist terrorism?
In this episode, former Canadian intelligence analyst Phil Gurski explores if Saudi Arabia really is Canada's ally not not.
&gt; Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!

Episode 9 -- Is Saudi Arabia Really our Ally?

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.

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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.

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