Canadian Intelligence Eh
800 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEverywhere 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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Author Phil Gurski Discusses Terrorism in Canada | CTV News Interview
November 19, 2019 11:00 - 3 minutes - 6.25 MBRetired from CSIS, author Phil Gurski writes about the threat of terrorism in Canada in “The Threat from Within”. > Watch video interview
Episode 20 - Is Turkey Really a True Ally of the West?
November 13, 2019 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBPhil 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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest...
Episode #20: Is Turkey really a true ally of the West?
November 13, 2019 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBPhil 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://borealisthreatand...
Epiosde 20 - Is Turkey Really a True Ally of the West?
November 13, 2019 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBPhil 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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest...
Episode 22 -- Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead. What comes next for the Islamic State?
November 12, 2019 05:48 - 23 minutes - 54.9 MBDoes the death of a terrorist leader have a significant impact on the group success? Does the removal of the head actually means anything? > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest books! > Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism 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...
EPISODE 22 - Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead. What comes next for the Islamic State?
November 12, 2019 05:48 - 23 minutes - 54.9 MBDoes the death of a terrorist leader have a significant impact on the group success? Does the removal of the head actually means anything? > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest books! > Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism 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 wa...
Episode 22 - Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead. What comes next for the Islamic State?
November 12, 2019 05:48 - 23 minutes - 54.9 MBDoes the death of a terrorist leader have a significant impact on the group success? Does the removal of the head actually means anything? > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest books! > Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism 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 wa...
Violence Justified by Faith | The Ryan Jespersen Show
November 09, 2019 19:32 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBListen to my interview on The Ryan Jespersen Show yesterday morning for a discussion on how extremists justify violence through faith. Check out Phil's latest book When Religion Kills >
Violence justified by faith | The Ryan Jespersen Show
November 09, 2019 19:32 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBListen to my interview on The Ryan Jespersen Show yesterday morning for a discussion on how extremists justify violence through faith. Check out Phil's latest book When Religion Kills >
What is the role of CSIS in Canada and do they need to be more open?
November 07, 2019 11:00 - 3 minutes - 6.84 MBSome Canadians don’t know what CSIS does and former CSIS analyst Phil Gurski says that is due to a lack of communication that should be fixed. > Watch video interview Hosted by Ben Mulroney and Anne-Marie Mediwake, along with anchors Melissa Grelo, Lindsey Deluce and Kelsey McEwen, YOUR MORNING delivers a fresh perspective on today’s headlines, engaging conversations with trending celebrities and news makers, plus helpful advice and know-how to make sure you and yours are ready for the day...
Allegation Against CSIS | CTV News Interview
November 04, 2019 17:12 - 4 minutes - 9.14 MBPhil Gurski from Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting on how CSIS gathers information for national security or public safety purposes. Watch video interview: borealisthreatandrisk.com/ctv-news-interview-allegation-against-csis/
Allegation against CSIS | CTV News Interview
November 04, 2019 17:12 - 4 minutes - 9.14 MBPhil Gurski from Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting on how CSIS gathers information for national security or public safety purposes. Watch video interview: borealisthreatandrisk.com/ctv-news-interview-allegation-against-csis/
Allegation against CSIS (TV Interview)
November 04, 2019 17:12 - 4 minutes - 9.14 MBPhil Gurski from Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting on how CSIS gathers information for national security or public safety purposes. Watch video interview: borealisthreatandrisk.com/ctv-news-interview-allegation-against-csis/
Episode 19 - Who should we REALLY worry about in the Middle-East?
October 30, 2019 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBPhil 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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest...
Episode #19: Who should we REALLY worry about in the Middle-East?
October 30, 2019 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBPhil 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://borealisthreatand...
Episode 21 - Are Incels Terrorists?
October 29, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 44.2 MBAlek Minassian killed 10 people and wounded 16 in an alleged 'incel' attack in Toronto on April 23, 2018. Was this a terrorist incident and are incels terrorists? > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest books! > Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism 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 ter...
Episode 21 -- Are Incels Terrorists?
October 29, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 44.2 MBAlek Minassian killed 10 people and wounded 16 in an alleged 'incel' attack in Toronto on April 23, 2018. Was this a terrorist incident and are incels terrorists? > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest books! > Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism 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 terro...
EPISODE 21 - Are Incels Terrorists?
October 29, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 44.2 MBAlek Minassian killed 10 people and wounded 16 in an alleged 'incel' attack in Toronto on April 23, 2018. Was this a terrorist incident and are incels terrorists? > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest books! > Read Phil's daily blog Today in Terrorism 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 ter...
What ISIS leader’s death means for terror group?
October 28, 2019 17:58 - 3 minutes - 6.71 MBWith the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, will the terror group begin to fall? Or will someone simply take his place? See also – What are the implications of the U.S. killing ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?
What ISIS Leader’s Death Means for Terror Group
October 28, 2019 17:58 - 3 minutes - 6.71 MBWith the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, will the terror group begin to fall? Or will someone simply take his place? See also – What are the implications of the U.S. killing ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?
What are the Implications of the U.S. Killing ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?
October 28, 2019 17:12 - 7 minutes - 14.2 MBPhil Gurski of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting joins Bill Carroll at The Morning Rush with analysis of the U.S. confirming the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
What are the implications of the U.S. killing ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?
October 28, 2019 17:12 - 7 minutes - 14.2 MBPhil Gurski of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting joins Bill Carroll at The Morning Rush with analysis of the U.S. confirming the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Episode 20 -- Is Turkey Really the Ally of the West?
October 17, 2019 10:17 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MBThe latest episode An Intelligent Look at Terrorism is now available! In this episode, Phil asks if Turkey is really an ally of the West. > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
EPISODE 20 - Is Turkey Really the Ally of the West?
October 17, 2019 10:17 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MBThe latest episode An Intelligent Look at Terrorism is now available! In this episode, Phil asks if Turkey is really an ally of the West. > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
Episode 20 - Is Turkey Really the Ally of the West?
October 17, 2019 10:17 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MBThe latest episode An Intelligent Look at Terrorism is now available! In this episode, Phil asks if Turkey is really an ally of the West. > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
Episode #18: The 'right' resources focused on the 'right' problems
October 16, 2019 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBPhil 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://borealisthreatand...
Episode 18 - The Right Resources Focused on the Right Problems
October 16, 2019 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBPhil 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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest...
Episode 19 -- Who Should we REALLY Worry About in the Middle-East?
October 03, 2019 21:04 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MBIran gets a lot of bad press (somewhat deservedly!) for its international meddling and 'theocracy'. But is it really as dangerous as another 'theocratic' state when it comes to terrorism? > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
EPISODE 19 - Who should we REALLY worry about in the Middle-East?
October 03, 2019 21:04 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MBEPISODE 19 - Iran gets a lot of bad press (somewhat deservedly!) for its international meddling and 'theocracy'. But is it really as dangerous as another 'theocratic' state when it comes to terrorism? > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
Episode 18 -- The Right Resources Focused on the Right Problems?
September 18, 2019 20:48 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MBFar right terrorism is our #1 threat! No, jihadi terrorism is! Which one is it? What do the numbers tell us? Have a listen to episode 18 of An Intelligent Look at Terrorism with Phil Gurski. > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
EPISODE 18 - The right resources focused on the right problems?
September 18, 2019 20:48 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MBFar right terrorism is our #1 threat! No, jihadi terrorism is! Which one is it? What do the numbers tell us? Have a listen to episode 18 of An Intelligent Look at Terrorism with Phil Gurski. > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
Episode 18 - The right resources focused on the right problems?
September 18, 2019 20:48 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MBFar right terrorism is our #1 threat! No, jihadi terrorism is! Which one is it? What do the numbers tell us? Have a listen to episode 18 of An Intelligent Look at Terrorism with Phil Gurski. > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
Episode #16: A journalism grad looks back at how a 12-year old saw 9/11
September 11, 2019 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBPhil 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://borealisthreatand...
Episode 16 - A journalism grad looks back at how a 12-year old saw 9/11
September 11, 2019 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBPhil 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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest...
Episode #15: Ask Phil (Answering your questions)
September 10, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBPhil 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://borealisthreatand...
Episode 15 - Ask Phil (Answering your questions)
September 10, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBPhil 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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest...
Episode 17 -- Should we make any effort to repatriate toreign fighters?
September 03, 2019 07:28 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MBCanada has been abuzz lately on what to do with 'Jihadi Jack', a UK-Canadian who joined ISIS. What should we do with him and other 'foreign fighters'? Should we bring them home? Have a listen! > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
Episode 17 - Should we make any effort to repatriate foreign fighters?
September 03, 2019 07:28 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MBCanada has been abuzz lately on what to do with 'Jihadi Jack', a UK-Canadian who joined ISIS. What should we do with him and other 'foreign fighters'? Should we bring them home? Have a listen! > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
Episode #14: Religious extremism series - Christian Extremism
August 27, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWant to learn more about religious extremism? Check out Phil's book "When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith": https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/when-religion-kills/ 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 Intell...
Episode 14 - Christian Extremism (Religious Extremism Series)
August 27, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBPhil 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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest...
Episode #14: Religious extremism series - Christian Extremism
August 27, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWant to learn more about religious extremism? Check out Phil's book "When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith": https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/when-religion-kills/ 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 Intell...
Episode 16 -- A journalism grad looks back at how a 12-year old saw 9/11
August 23, 2019 17:39 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MBWhere were you on 9/11? What do comes to mind when you think of terrorism? In this episode I explore what it was like to be 12 years old on that fateful day and what it is like now a generation into the 'war on terrorism'. > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
Episode 13 - Jewish Extremism (Religious Extremism Series)
August 13, 2019 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBPhil 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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest...
Episode #13: Religious extremism series - Jewish extremism
August 13, 2019 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWant to learn more about religious extremism? Check out Phil's book "When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith": https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/when-religion-kills/ 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 Intell...
Episode 15 - Ask Phil: Answering your questions
August 07, 2019 07:34 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MBHere it is! The 1st 'Ask Phil' podcast! In this episode, we will address some of the questions you sent our way. Stay tuned for part 2! > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
Episode 15 -- Ask Phil: Answering your questions
August 07, 2019 07:34 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MBHere it is! The 1st 'Ask Phil' podcast! In this episode, we will address some of the questions you sent our way. Stay tuned for part 2! > Like this podcast? Check out Phil's latest books!
Episode #12: Religious extremism series - No, Buddhist extremism is not an oxymoron!
July 30, 2019 22:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBWant to learn more about religious extremism? Check out Phil's book "When Religion Kills: How Extremists Justify Violence Through Faith": https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/when-religion-kills/ 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 Intell...
Episode 12 - No, Buddhist Extremism Is Not An Oxymoron (Religious Extremism Series)
July 30, 2019 22:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBPhil 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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's latest...
Episode 14 -- Christian Extremism (Religious Extremism #4)
July 23, 2019 01:01 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBIn our continuing series on religious terrorism, it is time to look at Christian extremist violence. While Christianity is often associated with 'turn the other cheek' there are individuals and groups who use scripture to call for, and justify, acts of terrorism much like members of other faiths. 'Christian terrorism' is not an oxymoron! Be featured in August podcast: We hope you are enjoying the content of the podcast. Now it is your turn to suggest topics or ask questions. Follow us on ...
Religious Extremism #4 - Christian Extremism
July 23, 2019 01:01 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBEPISODE 14 - In our continuing series on religious terrorism, it is time to look at Christian extremist violence. While Christianity is often associated with 'turn the other cheek' there are individuals and groups who use scripture to call for, and justify, acts of terrorism much like members of other faiths. 'Christian terrorism' is not an oxymoron! Be featured in August podcast! We hope you are enjoying the content of the podcast. Now it is your turn to suggest topics or ask questions....