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Welcome to another episode of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up with your host, Neil Bisson, retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network. This week, we delve into pressing issues that shape the landscape of national security, foreign interference, espionage, and terrorism.

In today’s episode, we start with a deep dive into the Canadian Border Service Agency’s intelligence program. We discuss training deficiencies, technological shortcomings, and operational gaps within the CBSA, and explore how these challenges impact Canada's first line of defense.

Next, we turn our focus to the recent dissolution of two technology companies by the Canadian government due to national security concerns. We analyze the implications of this action on foreign investment and national security, and the broader message it sends to the global community.

We also address a warning issued by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service about potential threats targeting LGBTQ2 events and venues, highlighting the rising tide of anti-LGBTQ2 rhetoric and its implications for national security.

In another story, we cover a significant espionage case in Germany involving a former soldier convicted of sharing military secrets with Russia, shedding light on the heightened espionage activities amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Additionally, we explore the recent convictions of 14 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong under China’s National Security Law, discussing the broader implications for global democracy and human rights.

We also discuss the alarming use of artificial intelligence by terrorist groups like ISIS to enhance their propaganda efforts, emphasizing the evolving landscape of global terrorism and the challenges it poses to counterterrorism strategies.

Lastly, we delve into a critical report from the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency highlighting gaps in Canada’s handling of intelligence on foreign interference, and the recent surge in suspected Moscow-linked arson and sabotage across Europe.

Tune in for these stories and more on this week’s episode of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up. Remember to visit our website, explore our YouTube channel, and check out our other podcast, "Spies Like Us," for more in-depth discussions on intelligence topics. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share our podcast to support our work in bringing you high-quality, insightful content.

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