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# Covert Contact 4: What the Attack in Ottawa Teaches Us About Terrorists - And Ourselves
- URL: https://johnwlittle.com/what-the-attack-in-ottawa-shows-us-about-terrorists-and-ourselves/
- Published: 2014-10-22T20:48:37.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-17T17:59:31.000Z
- Description: As promised earlier today this episode of Covert Contact is focused entirely on today’s attack in Ottawa. I had originally intended this to be a discussion about a particular type of attack and terrorist strategy but much is still unknown in this case.
- Author: John Little
- Tags: Covert Contact, Podcast, Canada, Terrorism

As promised earlier today this episode of [Covert Contact](https://blogsofwar.com/tag/podcast/?ref=johnwlittle.com) is focused entirely on today’s attack in Ottawa. I had originally intended this to be a discussion about a particular type of attack and terrorist strategy but much is still unknown in this case. I decided to save those thoughts for another day. Instead, I look at the contrasts between those who seek to destroy and those who serve. I look at how Canadians responded to this tragedy and why that is important. The episode closes with a tribute.