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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 13h

New Secure Line podcast is out! We're (continuing) talking about C2 and this time we're focusing on the borders, and impacts to Canada's immigration and refugee system. Critical listening:

youtu.be/Hmd7qKf3I4Y?...

Omnibus Overreach: Immigration and Refugee Reform Buried in Bill C-2

YouTube video by Secure Line

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 22h

Strong agree. My research suggests a strong counterterrorist financing strategy is key.

(Spoiler: there is no strong counterterrorist financing strategy against Hamas)

Jacob Ware @jacobware.bsky.social · 1d

The War on Terror taught us that tackling violent actors with purely kinetic action does not work. It has never worked during the Arab-Israeli conflict. On the second anniversary of the #October7thMassacre, Israel ignores those lessons at its own peril. irregularwarfare.org/articles/isr...

Israel’s Irregular Warfare Paradox: Reconciling Precision Abroad and a “Killing Field” Next Door

Israel’s irregular warfare paradox shows how surgical operations in Iran and mass violence in Gaza are reshaping its global image and fueling regional instability.

irregularwarfare.org

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Matthew Redhead @matthewrr.bsky.social · 1d

No surprise this. When I last looked, HMG’s “state threats” strategy was avowedly “state agnostic”. For real.

Threat assessment of China led to spy case collapse, says CPS

The dropping of charges against two men last month prompted criticism from some ministers and MPs.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 22h

"Turkish state-owned lender Halkbank can be criminally prosecuted in New York for allegedly helping Iran to evade U.S. sanctions by laundering oil revenue"

www.wsj.com/articles/tur...

Turkey’s Halkbank Must Face U.S. Prosecution Over Iran Sanctions Charges

An appeals court ruled that the state-owned lender, accused of helping Iran evade sanctions, isn’t entitled to sovereign immunity.

www.wsj.com

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 22h

From the Insight Monitor archives, here's a look at Hamas's financing after the October 7th attack. While the group has sustained significant kinetic damage, much of their financial network remains intact.

newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/one-year-l...

One year later: Hamas financing after October 7th

Hello Insight Monitor subscribers, and welcome to a special edition of our newsletter, released on the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack against Israel.

newsletter.insightthreatintel.com

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 1d

I've asked Canada Revenue Agency about this issue before, they won't comment on the activities of individual charities due to the "confidentiality provisions of the Income Tax Act"

They note the public can report charities suspected of non-compliant activities here:

www.canada.ca/en/revenue-a...

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 23h

Also, there’s that civil suit…..🤑

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

I know lots of folks disappointed with this, but it feels fairly proportional to me. Us downtown residents were under a sort of house arrest while they were here. Plus now they have criminal records.

davidakin @davidakin.bsky.social · 1d

Freedom Convoy leaders Chris Barber and Tamara Lich each get an 18-month conditional sentence; first 12 months to be served as house arrest. Judge cites principal of "deterrence and denunciation" of their activities.

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

Hahahhahaha I mean agreed.

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

The article that started it all: open.substack.com/pub/insighti...

Vibes-Based Audits: What NSIRA Found Inside the CRA’s Charity Audits Division

Hello, Insight Monitor subscribers, and welcome to another week of news and analysis on all things related to illicit finance and international security.

open.substack.com

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

I mean, I’m happy to deploy the block

a volleyball game is being played in front of a crowd and the time is 1:06:36

ALT: a volleyball game is being played in front of a crowd and the time is 1:06:36

media.tenor.com

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

LOL

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

yeah I'm really not sure what to do with all that.

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

LOL

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

Fan mail!

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

out now: newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/vibes-base...

Vibes-Based Audits: What NSIRA Found Inside the CRA’s Charity Audits Division

Hello, Insight Monitor subscribers, and welcome to another week of news and analysis on all things related to illicit finance and international security.

newsletter.insightthreatintel.com

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

Have a read!

newsletter.insightthreatintel.com/p/vibes-base...

Vibes-Based Audits: What NSIRA Found Inside the CRA’s Charity Audits Division

Hello, Insight Monitor subscribers, and welcome to another week of news and analysis on all things related to illicit finance and international security.

newsletter.insightthreatintel.com

Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 1d

Today's Insight Monitor is out! We're looking at how Canada prevents terrorist abuse in charitable organizations, and what that program could do better. This is critical reading for anyone working at the intersection of NPOs and terrorist financing.

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 2d

🧐Tomorrow from Insight Monitor: We take a close look at NSIRA's review of Canada's charity regulator and their role in countering terrorist financing, and reflect on what FATF will make of this during our evaluation next year. Subscribe to read!

newsletter.insightthreatintel.com

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 2d

💡 Knowledge is power—start learning today! insightthreatintelligence.thinkific.com/courses/terr...

Terrorist Financing Case Studies Library

Learn to detect and prevent terrorist financing with real-world case studies. Go beyond trends and theory—analyze how terrorist financiers operate, spot red flags, and stay ahead of evolving threats. ...

insightthreatintelligence.thinkific.com

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 2d

These case studies are only available to students at Insight Academy, and are included in our Terrorist Financing Analysis course!

There are 26 individual case studies, with more added monthly!

🔹 Identify key financing patterns
🔹 Understand how methods evolve
🔹 Gain actionable intelligence

Terrorist Financing Case Studies Library

Learn to detect and prevent terrorist financing with real-world case studies. Go beyond trends and theory—analyze how terrorist financiers operate, spot red flags, and stay ahead of evolving threats. ...

insightthreatintelligence.thinkific.com

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Real Cases. Real Insights. Real Threats. 🚨
Terrorist financing isn’t theoretical—it’s happening right now across the globe. Our Terrorist Financing Case Studies Library gives you exclusive access to real-world cases that expose how terrorist groups move money and evade controls.

Terrorist Financing Case Studies Library

Learn to detect and prevent terrorist financing with real-world case studies. Go beyond trends and theory—analyze how terrorist financiers operate, spot red flags, and stay ahead of evolving threats. ...

insightthreatintelligence.thinkific.com

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 2d

The Trump administration: "has begun discussions with the company about converting the grant into an equity stake...If the deal goes through, a $50 million conversion would mean a roughly 8% stake in the company" (a rare earths mining company)

www.reuters.com/business/tru...

Exclusive: Trump administration eyes stake in company developing Greenland rare earths mine

Trump administration officials have discussed taking a stake in Critical Metals Corp , four people familiar with the discussions told Reuters, which would give Washington a direct interest in the largest rare earths project in Greenland, the Arctic territory that President Donald Trump once suggested buying.

www.reuters.com

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 3d

Coming up in a little over a month: the annual CASIS symposium! Our theme this year is "Disorder at the Gates: Canada's Role in a Fragmenting World". I'm really looking forward to this panel! Be sure to register soon!

event.fourwaves.com/casissymposi...

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Jess Davis @jessmarindavis.bsky.social · 3d

Coming up in a little over a month: the annual CASIS symposium! Our theme this year is "Disorder at the Gates: Canada's Role in a Fragmenting World". I'm really looking forward to this panel! Be sure to register soon!

event.fourwaves.com/casissymposi...

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