The assassination of IRGC General Soleimani in a US airstrike will make terrorism worse, not better, and takes our eye off a larger threat: Sunni terrorism. I am the only one having a problem with a foreign military ordering, planning, directing and carrying out a missile strike on an international airport? > 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 ana...
Jan 04, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Is there a link between mental illness and terrorism? Yes, sometimes,but not as often as you would think. Have a listen to this Borealis quick hit podcast to find out why! 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 intellige...
Jan 03, 2020•13 min
Does the military have a significant role to play in counter terrorism? Yes....and no. Have a listen to this quick hits episode! > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Check out Phil's NEW BOOK When Religion Kills > 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 into controversi...
Dec 27, 2019•9 min
Two recent stories about Chinese and Russian activities in Canada raise real questions about how concerned our government is about national security. Have a listen! > 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...
Dec 24, 2019•8 min
In the spirit of the 1984 Band Aid concert, don't the terrorists know it's Christmas? Why these groups target the Christmas season with their brand of violence? > 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...
Dec 23, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's lates...
Dec 21, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Luke Skywalker is a freedom fighter right? Or is he a terrorist? On the eve of the opening of the latest Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker, listen to Borealis Quick Hits for a cheeky look at terrorism and science fiction. > 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...
Dec 18, 2019•9 min
There is an ISIS-affiliated terrorist group in the DRC that is killing civilians and wreaking havoc with Ebola containment. This Quick Hit discusses the actions of the Allied Democratic Forces jihadists. > 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 mor...
Dec 18, 2019•8 min
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. > borealisthreatandrisk.com > Like this podcast? Check out Phil Gurski's lates...
Dec 18, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 23
A man who tried to kill a police officer then mowed down four pedestrians in downtown Edmonton in what RCMP characterized as a terrorist attack was sentenced Friday to 28 years in prison. > 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, ...
Dec 16, 2019•7 min
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....
Dec 11, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 22
► See also Episode #43: Naama Kates and The Incel Project 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 ...
Nov 27, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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....
Nov 13, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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....
Oct 30, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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....
Oct 16, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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....
Sep 11, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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....
Sep 10, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Want 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 Intelligen...
Aug 27, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Want 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 Intelligen...
Aug 13, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Want 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 Intelligen...
Jul 30, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Want 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 Intelligen...
Jul 16, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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....
Jul 02, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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....
Jun 18, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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....
May 14, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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....
Apr 23, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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....
Apr 23, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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....
Apr 09, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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....
Mar 26, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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....
Mar 12, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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....
Feb 26, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
