Tom Quiggin
Tom Quiggin is a Senior Researcher at the Canadian Centre of Intelligence and Security Studies at Carleton University. A court qualified expert on terrorism and a veteran of 20 years in the intelligence community, he is also the author of a recent book on national security intelligence requirements. He also spent 15 year in military service with time deployed in Bosnia and Croatia in 1994, among other foreign assignments.
The Killing of Infidels September 2nd 2010
A popular topic The topic of the killing of infidels remains popular with terrorism “experts,” talk show hosts and amateur theologians. Most of the discussions, especially those in the media, are being put forth by individuals with weak or no backgrounds in either religion or terrorism. As such, much of the information being... Terrorism Arrests in Ottawa: Future Insights August 27th 2010
Arrests may show the future… The City of Ottawa may inadvertently find itself as a focal point for studying the future of terrorism. Canada’s capital city is often perceived as being a peaceful and perhaps even dull city. However, in May and August of this year, Ottawa has seen two sets of arrests which raise serious questions... CSIS Director Fadden and Foreign Influence: More to Come? June 26th 2010
Deliberate action or otherwise…? Richard Fadden, the Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has opened a national debate on security issues and foreign influence. Whether it was deliberate or not, Mr Fadden will now be at the centre of a storm in which Canadians will examine the extent to which foreign interests... Global Warming, the G20 and Security Issues June 14th 2010
It is time for a strategic pause. Climate change and global warming issues have created much international debate. Global warming, we are told, is not just an environmental and social issue, but it is also a security threat as well. Numerous reports have drawn links from perceived climate change problems to security issues, including... The Gaza Flotilla: A Battle “Won” in a Losing Propaganda War May 31st 2010
An own goal with serious implications The reactions to the Israeli Navy interception and attack on the Gaza Flotilla will have a largely disproportionate reaction around the world. Numerous countries, including those who are friendly to Israel, or at least cooperate with it, will find their national positions compromised with serious... |
