TSAS has dynamic new student-led blog on issues related to terrorism, security, and society last month. The blog is intended to facilitate the objectives of the network, principally to develop the domestic research capacity and knowledge mobilization mechanisms required to shape and support a more sophisticated and distinctively Canadian approach to understanding and countering terrorism, while assuring the fullest possible protection of our human rights. The blog should serve as a source of information on a range of topics for interested but not expert individuals about the many facets of terrorism and counterterrorism.

Led by J.D./M.A. candidate in Intelligence & National Security, Misha Munim and facilitated by TSAS executive member, Professor Jeremy Littlewood and Communications Manager, Kate Castelo, the first blog postings (all written by MA students) cover a host of important topics including: “Canadian Intelligence: Do We Need Spies?”; “Countering Terrorism: The Power of Community Outreach”; and “Foreign Fighters in Syria: A Western Intelligence Perspective”.

TSAS affiliated students hope to encourage dialogue and raise awareness about issues related to terrorism, security, and society with this blog. As graduate students completing their studies from the leading institutions in Canada, with diverse backgrounds and credentials, their aim is to voice opinions and ideas that will help shape the future of Canadian policy-making and law in a positive way. TSAS invites you to read the blog and to engage in dialogue with each other on these important subjects. If you are interested in writing or producing a video for the blog, please email: tsasblog@gmail.com