Tom Quiggin

Yemen is currently the focus of attention following the failed Christmas Day attack against a Detroit bound airliner. Unfortunately, as the profile of Yemen increases, the quality of the reporting and public debate appears to be in decline. For example, a number of voices have called for the bombing of Yemen and a greater military... 

Energy needs shape government policies. Wars, high seas standoffs and diplomatic spats are common forms of conflict that result. As is often stated, big oil produces big money. The flag follows the money and the soldiers follow the flag. For the foreseeable future, it seems reasonable to assume that conflict and energy needs... 

Exactly what are Canadian security concerns in the current complex and uncertain international environment? A review now is timely. Prime Minister Harper has announced a strategic review of Canadian security policies. Any discussions of Canadian security requirements will face a common starting point. The Government of Canada’s... 

The primacy of position in the intelligence community must go to analysts… Rumours are circulating in Ottawa that another Royal Commission of Inquiry may be held into intelligence matters in Canada. Granted, rumours in Ottawa are common and the idea of yet another Royal Commission into intelligence may be seen as unappealing.... 

The sudden release of 25 individuals from the immigration detention centre in British Columbia underlines weaknesses in Canada’s immigration and intelligence services. These twenty five individuals were part of a larger group of seventy six individuals who were trying to enter Canada illegally on a ship known as the “Ocean...