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Historical Analysis of Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s Academic Outreach: The Post 9/11 Sudden Shift Toward Counterterrorism
Since its inception in 1984, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (the Service) has been instrumental in protecting the nation’s security. The Service has collaborated with diverse entities, including academia, to gain insights into security risks and shape policy decisions. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, popularly known as 9/11, led to a shift in…
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Book Review: Disappointing Dissection of Tragedy
This is an outside-the-box analysis of the Easter Sunday Bombings on the fifth anniversary of the tragedy. The official story of the Easter Sunday Massacre in Sri Lanka perfectly fits as fake news as the Sri Lankan government is trying to cover up the Easter Sunday attacks, which is evident in a recent book by…
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Breaking: Court Orders Comprehensive Review of Ex-Informant’s Human Rights Complaint Against Spy Agency
This article was originally published by CBC on Sep 18, 2023 “The Canadian Human Rights Commission has been ordered by the Federal Court to re-examine a discrimination complaint against the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), filed by Kagusthan Ariaratnam, a former informant and child soldier. Ariaratnam claims that CSIS cost him a security job on…
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The Role of Timely and Actionable Military Intelligence in Winning Wars
Military intelligence is crucial for success on the battlefield. Recent global events highlight the importance of swift and accurate intelligence. For example, the meticulously planned attack by Hamas on Israel revealed a shocking intelligence failure as Israel was caught by surprise (Harding). In his insightful analysis, Ted Singer, a senior Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official…
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Deconstructing the Media Framing of Terrorism
This research proposal seeks to explore how the media portrays terrorism and aims to challenge the current framing that shapes public perception. Specifically, the proposal will examine why Hamas militants are not framed as “terrorists” by BBC News in the United Kingdom and CBC News in Canada. Analyzing media narratives after 9/11, the research aims…
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The Transformation of the Global Village into a Global Convergence
A report called “Global Risks 2035” was published by the Atlantic Council in September 2016. The report predicted a chaotic and war-torn future characterized by violent extremism, the breakdown of order, and a state of perpetual war. The report identified China and Russia as new enemies of the Western world, particularly the US and its…
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Israel and Hamas: Whose side of the fence are you on?
The book of Ezekiel, chapter 38, mentions a prophecy from God that predicted a significant military attack against Israel in the latter days. This attack was said to happen after Israel had been restored to its homeland. According to the prophecy, the military attack would be carried out by the armies of six nations that…
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The Affidavit Submitted to Canada Border Service Agency to Support the Tamil Boat People
***amended and unclassified*** I, Kagusthan Ariaratnam (also known as Murali) of the city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec, MAKE OATH AND SAY AS FOLLOWS: SWORN BEFORE ME in the City of Montreal, Province of Quebec, this 19th November 2009. ________________________ A Commissioner, etc. Featured image: CTV News
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AFFIDAVIT of Kagusthan Ariaratnam (a.k.a Murali)
Kagusthan Ariaratnam (Plaintiff) and Rohan Gunaratna (Defendant) ***amended and unclassified*** I, Kagusthan Ariaratnam (also known as Murali) of the city of Ottawa, in the province of Ontario, MAKE OATH AND SAY AS FOLLOWS: Sincerely, Kagusthan Ariaratnam Featured image: Merriam-Webster’s Words of the Year 2018
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From the Eyes of a Tiger: Schizo-affect resulting from being a former child soldier – Part III
The civil war in Sri Lanka from 1983-2009 was generally viewed as one of Asia`s most prolonged ethnic conflicts of the 21st century. It was and still is a conflict born out of ethnonationalism, where nationality, ethnicity, identity, religion, and culture played a significant role. It refers to the use of unconventional methods as part…