New: 3 factors are impacting the Olympic security: a unique venue, global tensions & technology. A true Olympic feat is to balance the need for a secure event with rights for all. https://nationalpost.com/sports/olympics/stephanie-carvin-arson-attack-shows-paris-olympics-face-unprecedented-threats
Stephanie Carvin
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Academic. Former National Security Analyst. Typos.
New: 3 factors are impacting the Olympic security: a unique venue, global tensions & technology. A true Olympic feat is to balance the need for a secure event with rights for all. https://nationalpost.com/sports/olympics/stephanie-carvin-arson-attack-shows-paris-olympics-face-unprecedented-threats
Ongoing security issues affecting libraries and recreation centres in Ottawa. Take care out there.
Many questions about the rise of political violence in the wake of events this weekend. The reality is that this has been going on for years. My take on the rise of Anti-Politics from 2021 that still applies, I think: https://www.cigionline.org/articles/national-security-in-the-age-of-anti-politics/
National Security in the Age of Anti-Politics
Western societies have met the challenge of political violence before — but never on this scale. Moreover, it is not clear what will happen to extremist or violent groups once the pandemic and associated restrictions have passed. It is possible they may dissipate as people return to their everyday lives and become less interested in the less-tangible conspiratorial aspects of these movements. But it's equally likely that far-right extremists will use their new-found connections to push other racist, xenophobic and sexist narratives in an attempt to mainstream their ideas.
The rainy season in Japan is no joke. But happy to be in a city with so much to do. Thank you to the Japanese embassy in Canada for your advice as I further my research on Canada’s engagement in the Indo Pacific! It was a great week.
When the PM says NSICOP “did not properly interpret” the intel, does he feel this way about the Hogue & NSIRA reports too? Because they come to similar conclusions about the FI threat…
Canada signs global statement defending ICC’s work. https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/joint-statement-in-support-of-the-international-criminal-court.html
Joint Statement in support of the International Criminal Court
“As States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), we uphold that the Court, its officials and staff shall carry out their professional duties as international civil servants without intimidation. In line with the May 17, 2024, press release of the President of the Assembly of States Parties and the May 3, 2024, statement by the Office of the Prosecutor, we reconfirm our unwavering support for the Court as an independent and impartial judicial institution.
BellingcatReports have emerged this week of citizens being made to evacuate from villages around the Rakhine State capital as fighting continues to escalate in Myanmar within populated areas. https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/myanmars-army-reportedly-emptying-villages-western-state-boost-111026527
Have you read our latest coverage on the conflict? Bellingcat's Pooja Chaudhuri geolocated several villages and townships affected by the widespread violence and analysed data showing a significant increase in airstrikes. https://www.bellingcat.com/news/rest-of-world/2024/06/05/myanmar-military-territorial-losses-war-conflict-human-rights-burma/
Have you read our latest coverage on the conflict? Bellingcat's Pooja Chaudhuri geolocated several villages and townships affected by the widespread violence and analysed data showing a significant increase in airstrikes. https://www.bellingcat.com/news/rest-of-world/2024/06/05/myanmar-military-territorial-losses-war-conflict-human-rights-burma/
Myanmar's army is reportedly emptying villages in a western state to boost defenses against rebels
Reports from Myanmar say its military has been emptying villages on the outskirts of the capital of the western state of Rakhine as part of an evident effort to defend against expected attacks by a powerful rebel group that has captured most of the sur...
Modi and Trudeau meet for the first time since allegations about Indian involvement in the Nijjar killing were made last September. Talk about awkward family dinners…. 😬