Shadow economies operate beneath the surface, shaping global finance in ways most people never see. From illicit trade to underground banking, these hidden markets fuel both risk and opportunity. This piece explores how they function, who profits, and why authorities struggle to crack down.

Foreign interference in Canada isn’t just speculation—it involves real people, real networks, and real consequences. This piece lays out who’s involved, how they operate, and what Canada is doing about it.

The Islamic State’s financial future is evolving as governments crack down on its traditional revenue streams. From illicit trade to online fundraising, this piece explores how the group is adapting, where its money comes from now, and what that means for global security.

A terrorist plot forced Austrian authorities to cancel Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts, dealing a financial blow to the city despite the attack being prevented. The economic fallout highlights how terrorism disrupts local economies—even when no attack takes place. This piece looks at the financial impact of the cancellations, how much was lost, and what it means for counterterrorism policy

The compliance industrial complex has reshaped financial regulation, but who really benefits? This book review explores how compliance-driven governance influences surveillance, corporate power, and financial control—and why some of its core assumptions may not hold up to scrutiny.

Spies don’t work for free. From state-funded salaries to secret cash drop-offs and cryptocurrency transfers, espionage financing is an overlooked but essential part of intelligence operations. This piece breaks down how spies get paid, who funds them, and what financial red flags can reveal about covert activity.

White power movements in Canada have a long history, from neo-Nazi groups in the 1930s to modern extremist networks. This ten-part series maps out where these groups operate, their tactics, and how they finance their activities. The first article in the series takes a closer look at the Diagolon network, its reach, and its influence. Over the next ten weeks, we’ll dive deeper into the white power ecosystem in Canada and its evolving landscape.

Terrorist groups exploit the dark web for secure communication, propaganda, and financial transactions. From cryptocurrency donations to illicit trade, the dark web offers anonymity that makes tracking and disrupting terrorist financing difficult. This piece explores how extremists use hidden online networks to move money and the evolving countermeasures aimed at stopping them.

Today’s infographic highlights the six primary methods terrorists use to finance their operations, from kidnapping for ransom to digital currency laundering. A must-see for anyone in law enforcement, intelligence, or financial compliance.

Nathaniel Veltman’s sentencing marks Canada’s first white nationalist terrorism conviction, but the bigger issue remains: how do we stop the next attack? The rise of ideologically motivated violence, fueled by online extremism, raises urgent questions about detection, prevention, and whether law enforcement is keeping up with the threat. Canada needs better answers before more lives are lost.

Canada’s first white nationalist terrorism conviction marks a turning point in how law enforcement investigates and prosecutes extremist violence. My conversation on CBC’s The Current explores what this case means for future prosecutions, the challenges of tackling radicalization, and why stopping attacks before they happen remains an uphill battle.

The latest UN report on ISIL and Al Qaeda highlights shifting trends in terrorist financing, from cryptocurrency transactions to taxation and illicit trade. While ISIL’s reserves are declining, its affiliated networks remain financially resilient, and Al Shabaab continues to generate staggering revenue. This analysis breaks down key findings, emerging threats, and what they mean for counterterrorism efforts

Canada is stepping up its fight against illicit finance with the introduction of Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs). These legal tools compel individuals to justify their wealth sources, targeting money laundering and financial crime. As UWOs gain traction globally, their arrival in Canada signals a major shift in how authorities tackle hidden assets and illicit financial networks.