Pour ce 29e épisode de Conseils de sécurité, Sarah-Myriam et Thomas parlent avec Célia Bélin, chercheure invitée au Centre sur les États-Unis et l’Europe de l’Institut Brookings. On discute du séisme que représente la guerre en Ukraine, et de ses conséquences pour la relation transatlantique : Célia analyse le rôle de la France et de l’Allemagne, les débats au sein de l’OTAN, et les enjeux en matière de défense européenne. Elle conclut en abordant les conséquences pour les autres membres de l’Alliance Atlantique, comme le Canada.

Conseils de sécurité: Célia Bélin, Centre sur les États-Unis et l’Europe de l’Institut Brookings

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by John Gruetzner, Vina Nadjibulla, Stephen Nagy, and Hugh Stephens to discuss the Taiwanese election and its implications for Asia.

Participants' bios
- John Gruetzner worked in the private sector living in China and Asia for most of his career. He is also the co-founder of Intercedent
- Vina Nadjibulla is Vice-President, Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and  an Adjunct Professor at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia 
- Stephen Nagy is a senior associate professor at the International Christian University, Tokyo. 
- Hugh Stephens is a former diplomat and Vice Chair of the Canadian Committee on Pacific Economic Cooperation, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and Executive Fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "The Rise and Fall of the EAST: How Exams, Autocracy, Stability, and Technology Brought China Success, and Why They Might Lead to Its Decline", by Yasheng Huang Ph.D.: https://www.amazon.ca/Rise-Fall-EAST-Autocracy-Technology/dp/0300266367
- "The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World", by Wade Davis: https://www.amazon.com/Wayfinders-Ancient-Wisdom-Matters-Lecture/dp/0887847668
- "Why Bharat MAtters", by Subrahmanyam Jaishankar: https://www.amazon.ca/Bharat-Matters-S-Jaishankar/dp/9357027602
- "Translating China", CSIS: https://www.csis.org/programs/freeman-chair-china-studies/translating-china
- "Reading the China Dream", by David Ownby: https://www.readingthechinadream.com/

Recording Date: January 22, 2023.

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The Global Exchange: Asia After the Taiwanese Election

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Ilia Bouchouev about the leading role of futures trading in the oil market, and what it means for energy security. He is also the author of a recently released book on the topic, "Virtual Barrels: Quantitative Trading in the Oil Market", which you can find here: https://www.amazon.ca/Virtual-Barrels-Quantitative-Trading-Market/dp/3031361504

For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan provide an update on the Nord Stream pipeline issue and the role of Brazil's PetroBras in global oil.

Guest Bio:
- Dr. Ilia Bouchouev is the former President of Koch Global Partners and an adjunct Professor at New York University

Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:
- "Machine Learning: An Applied Mathematics Introduction", by Paul Wilmott: https://www.amazon.ca/Machine-Learning-Applied-Mathematics-Introduction/dp/1916081606
- "The Wisdom of Crowds", by James Surowiecki: https://www.amazon.ca/Wisdom-Crowds-James-Surowiecki/dp/0385721706

Interview recording Date: February 5, 2023

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Energy Security Cubed: The Dominance of the Virtual Barrel over the Oil Market with Ilia Bouchouev

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson discusses the importance of strategy for the world, growing threats to the rules-based order, and Canada's place in the world with Hal Brands.

You can find "The New Makers of Modern Strategy: From the Ancient World to the Digital Age", edited by Dr. Brands, here: https://www.amazon.ca/New-Makers-Modern-Strategy-Ancient/dp/0691204381

Participants' bios
- Dr. Hal Brands is Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Professor of Global Affairs at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. 

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "The Showman: Inside the Invasion That Shook the World and Made a Leader of Volodymyr Zelensky", by Simon Shuster: https://www.amazon.ca/Fight-Here-Volodymyr-Zelensky-Ukraine/dp/0063307421

Recording Date: January 29, 2023.

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The Global Exchange: Why Strategy Matters - A Conversation with Hal Brands

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Kevin Budning about the importance of connected battle space for militaries. Then, he speaks with MGen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet about the impact of NORAD modernization for the RCAF. 

The first part of this episode is a Triple Helix edition of Defence Deconstructed. 

The second part of this episode is a recording from our latest NORAD Modernization Conference, which took place on October 18, 2023 in Ottawa. This event was made possible thanks to the support of CGAI’s Strategic Sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics Canada, Irving Shipbuilding and Hanwha Defence; our Gold Sponsor Raytheon Technologies; our Silver Sponsors AECOM, Amazon Web Services, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.

Guests bios:
Kevin Budning is a PhD Candidate at Carleton University

Major General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet is the Deputy Commander of the RCAF. 

Host bio
Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry


Recording Date: 9 Feb 2024 & 18 Oct 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: For a Canadian Connected Battlespace & NORAD Modernization and the RCAF

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Gregory Brew about the growing tensions between the US and Iran in the Middle East, the thinking from Tehran, and how it relates to international energy.

Guest Bio:
- Greg Brew is a CGAI Fellow and an analyst with Eurasia Group's Energy, Climate & Resources team focusing on the geopolitics of oil and gas. In addition, he serves as Eurasia Group's country analyst for Iran. 

Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:
- "How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare", by Narges Bajoghli, Vali Nasr, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, and Ali Vaez: https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=35571&local_ref=new

Interview recording Date: February 14, 2023

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Energy Security Cubed: Iranian Power and Vulnerabilities with Greg Brew

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Phil Calvert, Nick Etheridge, and Helen Lansdowne to discuss their recent book, "Supervising a Peace that Never Was" Recollections of Canadian Diplomatic Personnel in Indochina, 1954-1973": https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/capi/assets/docs/books/supervising-a-peace-that-never-was.pdf. 

You can find a short paper on the book on CGAI;s website: https://www.cgai.ca/international_control_commissions_canadian_diplomatic_pioneers_in_southeast_asia
And a review of the book by Colin in Policy Magazine: https://www.policymagazine.ca/the-quiet-canadians-stories-from-two-decades-of-diplomacy-in-indochina/

Participants' bios
- Phil Calvert is a CGAI Fellow and former Canadian ambassador to Thailand.
- Nick Etheridge served with the International Control Supervisory Commission in both Hanoi and Saigon and later as Canada’s representative to Cambodia and as High Commissioner to Bangladesh 
- Helen Lansdowne is the Associate Director of the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) at the University of Victoria

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "Kennen: A Life between Worlds", by Frank Costigliola: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691165400/kennan
- "News from Lake Wobegon", by Garrison Keillor: https://www.amazon.com/News-Lake-Wobegon-Garrison-Keillor/dp/1665172533
- "Living with Oil and Coal: Resource Politics and Militarization in Northeast India", by Dolly Kikon: https://uwapress.uw.edu/book/9780295743950/living-with-oil-and-coal/
- "Extraordinary Attorney Woo": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20869502/

Recording Date: January 31, 2023.

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The Global Exchange: Canadian Diplomatic Pioneers in Southeast Asia

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Scott Stevenson speaks to Karl McQuillam, Neil O'Rourke, and Jason Robbins about the necessary infrastructure projects to advance NORAD Modernization.

this episode is a recording from our latest NORAD Modernization Conference, which took place on October 18, 2023 in Ottawa. This event was made possible thanks to the support of CGAI’s Strategic Sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics Canada, Irving Shipbuilding and Hanwha Defence; our Gold Sponsor Raytheon Technologies; our Silver Sponsors AECOM, Amazon Web Services, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.

Guest bios

Karl McQuillam is Vice President of Operations at Defence Construction Canada.

Neil O'Rourke is Director General, Integrated Technical Services with the Canadian Coast Guard

Jason Robbins is Principal Architect for Defence and Federal Projects at AECOM. 

Host bio

Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry

Scott Stevenson is a senior mentor with the National Security Program at the Canadian Forces College. 

Recording Date: 18 Oct 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: Building for NORAD Modernization

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan interviews Vittoria Bellissimo about the impact of renewables on energy security, and how they can be optimized for Canada's energy systems.

For the intro segment, Kelly and Joe discuss the IEA's mandate, 50 years after its establishment.

Guest Bio:
- Vittoria Bellissimo is the President and CEO of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association

Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:
- "21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality", by Bob Joseph: https://www.amazon.ca/Things-Know-About-Indian-Reconciliation/dp/0995266522
- "Elements of Indigenous Style: A Guide for Writing By and About Indigenous Peoples", by Gregory Younging: https://www.amazon.ca/Elements-Indigenous-Style-Writing-Peoples/dp/1550597167

Interview recording Date: February 8, 2023

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Energy Security Cubed: The Impact of Renewables on Canadian Energy Security with Vittoria Bellissimo

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Jeremy Kinsman, Ralph Lysyshyn and John Sloan to discuss the two year anniversary in Ukraine, andRussian President Vladimir Putin's role in the death of Russian reformer Alexei Navalny.

You can find Jeremy Kinsman's recent articles in Policy Magazine here:
https://www.policymagazine.ca/navalny-is-now-immortal-and-putin-has-never-been-weaker/
https://www.policymagazine.ca/foreign-policy-and-the-next-election/

Participants' bios
Jeremy, Ralph, and John all served at some point as Canadian Ambassadors to Russia.
- Jeremy Kinsman also served as our Political Director and as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and as our Ambassador to the European Union and Italy amongst other assignments.
- Ralph Lysyshyn also served as our ambassador to Poland, Belarus, Uzbekistan and Armenia.
- John Sloan also served as our ambassador to Armenia and Uzbekistan and his other assignments included a particular focus on finance and economics. 

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "The Age of Scandal: An Excursion Through a Minor Period", by T. H. White: https://www.amazon.ca/Age-Scandal-Excursion-Through-Period/dp/0192819488
- "Klondike: The Last Great Gold Rush, 1896-1899", by Pierre Burton: https://www.amazon.ca/Klondike-Last-Great-Gold-1896-1899/dp/0385658443
- "Borderland: A Journey Through the History of Ukraine", by Anna Reid: https://www.amazon.ca/Borderland-Journey-Through-History-Ukraine/dp/0465055893
- "Enter Ghost", by Isabella Hammad: https://www.amazon.ca/Enter-Ghost-Isabella-Hammad/dp/080216238X
- "The Russia House", by John le Carre: https://www.amazon.com/Russia-House-Novel-John-Carre/dp/0743464664

Recording Date: February 23, 2024.

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The Global Exchange: Putin, Navalny, and Two Years of War in Ukraine

On this episode, we are taking stock of two years following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. First, Her Excellency Yuliia Kovaliv offer remarks about the war and where Ukraine stands. Then, David Perry talks to Mike Day, Balkan Devlen, Alyona Getmanchuk, Adam Taylor, and Andrew Rasiulis about where the rest of the world sits on February 24, 2024.

you’ll hear the recording from our roundtable marking the two years of the war against Ukraine. 

This recording is from a roundtable that took place in Ottawa, and was made in partnership with the Ukrainian Embassy to Canada. This event was also made possible thanks to Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, Cenovus, and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. 

This event is part of a series funded by the Department of National Defence’s MINDS program. Please note that the opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the government of Canada, the Department of National Defence, and the MINDS Program.

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.

Participants' bio: 

H.E. Yuliia Kovaliv is Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada – https://canada.mfa.gov.ua/en/governance/yuliya-kovaliv#:~:text=Yuliya%20Kovaliv%20was%20appointed%20Ukraine%27s,administration%20and%20Ukraine%27s%20investment%20promotion.

D. Michael Day is a CGAI Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/d_michael_day 

Dr. Balkan Devlen is Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute – https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/balkan-devlen/

Adam Taylor is a Partner NorthStar Public Affairs – https://northstarpa.ca/person/adam

Andrew Rasilius is a CGAI Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/andrew_rasiulis

Host Bio:

Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry

Recording Date: 23 Feb 2024

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: Two Years of War

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Rob Sealock about the vulnerabilities of energy infrastructure to cyberattacks.

For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan discuss the unforeseen consequences of changes to the Investment Canada Act and the prospect of natural gas fired power generation in China.

Guest Bio:
- Rob Sealock is a member of Enbridge's cyber team and a Signals Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves.

Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:
- "Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers", by Andy Greenberg: https://www.amazon.ca/Sandworm-Cyberwar-Kremlins-Dangerous-Hackers/dp/0385544405
- "Software Transparency: Supply Chain Security in an Era of a Software-Driven Society", by Chris Hughes and Tony Turner: https://www.amazon.ca/Software-Transparency-Security-Software-Driven-Society/dp/1394158483
- "Industrial Network Security: Securing Critical Infrastructure Networks for Smart Grid, Scada, and Other Industrial Control Systems", by Eric D. Knapp: https://www.amazon.ca/Industrial-Network-Security-Securing-Infrastructure-dp-0443137374/dp/0443137374

Interview recording Date: February 28, 2023

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Energy Security Cubed: Recovery from Critical Infrastructure Cyberattacks with Rob Sealock

ON this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to LGen (ret'd) D. Michael Day about two years of full scale invasion of Ukraine and the path forward. Then, Jill Sinclair speaks to Peter MacKay, MGen Greg Smith, and Andriy Zagorodniuk about the efforts necessary to bring Ukraine to victory.

The second part of this episode is recording is from a roundtable that took place in Ottawa, and was made in partnership with the Ukrainian Embassy to Canada. This event was also made possible thanks to Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, Cenovus, and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

This event is part of a series funded by the Department of National Defence’s MINDS program. Please note that the opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the government of Canada, the Department of National Defence, and the MINDS Program.

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.

Guest Bios

LGen (ret'd) D. Michael Day is a CGAI Fellow. 

Peter MacKay is former Minister of National Defence. 

MGen Greg Smith is the Director General, International Security at the Department of National Defence.

Andriy Zagorodniuk is a former Ukrainian Minister of Defence and the founder of the Centre for Defence Strategies.

Host Bio:

Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry

Jill Sinclair is Canada's representative to the Ukraine Defence Reform Advisory Board

Recording Date: 23 & 26 Feb 2024

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Defence Deconstructed: What it will take for Ukraine’s victory

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Kerry Buck, Ivo Daalder and Rich Hooker to discuss NATO's role as we approach 75 years of the alliance's existence, and the prospect of its future with the addition of Sweden and the threat of American withdrawal.

Participants' bios
Kerry, Ivo, and Rich are all members of the Alphen Group that focuses on trans-Atlantic security.
- CGAI Fellow Kerry Buck served as Canada’s ambassador to NATO and prior to that as Political Director.  
- Ivo Daalder served as US ambassador to NATO. President of the Chicago Global Affairs Council he hosts their weekly podcast ‘World Review’.
- Rich Hooker is a Fellow at the Atlantic Council after a distinguished career in the US Army with later service in the National Security Council.

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma", by Mustafa Suleyman: https://www.amazon.ca/Coming-Wave-Technology-Twenty-first-Centurys/dp/0593593952
- "The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall", by Eliot A. Cohen: https://www.amazon.ca/Hollow-Crown-Shakespeare-Leaders-Rise/dp/1541644867
- "The Ashes of London", by Andrew Taylor: https://www.amazon.ca/Ashes-London-Andrew-Taylor/dp/0008119090
- "A Life in the American Century", by Joseph S. Nye Jr.: https://www.amazon.ca/Life-American-Century-Joseph-Nye/dp/1509560688
- Commissario Brunetti Series, by Donna Leon: https://www.goodreads.com/series/50419-commissario-brunetti

Recording Date: February 28, 2024.

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The Global Exchange: The State of NATO at 75 Years

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan interviews Kent Fellows about his takeaways from the CGAI Energy Analyst Summit, and the economics of Canadian oil production.

You can find Kent's paper on the economics of the oil sands here: https://www.cdhowe.org/public-policy-research/last-barrel-standing-confronting-myth-high-cost-canadian-oil-sands

The CGAI 2024 Calgary Energy Analyst Summit was made possible with the support of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Bennett Jones LLP, and the Pathways Alliance: https://www.cgai.ca/2024_calgary_energy_analyst_summit_how_much_should_canada_worry_about_declining_crude_oil_demand

For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan discuss the OPEC+ oil production cuts overhanging the market and the softening of US clean energy regulations in advance of the election in November.

Guest Bio:
- Kent Fellows is an Economist and director of the Master of Public Policy Program at The School of Public Policy, as well as Fellow-in-Residence at the C.D. Howe Institute

Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:
- "Capital in the Twenty-First Century", by Thomas Piketty: https://www.amazon.ca/Capital-Twenty-First-Century-Thomas-Piketty/dp/0674979850
- "Dune", by Frank Herbert: https://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Messiah-Children-Heretics-Chapterhouse/dp/B07WDM3D5T

Interview recording Date: March 6, 2024

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Energy Security Cubed: The Economic Basis of Canadian Oil with Kent Fellows

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Jennifer Parker about the latest development in Australia's ship acquisition plans. 

Then, Philippe Lagassé speaks to Judith Bennet, Mark Brown, Philippe Ducharme, and Clinton Lawrence-Whyte about how to meaningfully bring indigenous businesses into the defence procurement fold. This conversation is part of our 2023 Procurement Conference, which took place on November 29, 2023 in Ottawa. This conference was made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Irving Shipbuilding, and Hanwha Defence; conference silver sponsors L3Harris, CAE, and Seaspan; as well as bronze sponsors Thales and Microsoft.

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and the DND/CAF Ombudsman. 

Guests Bios: 

Jennifer Parker is an Adjunct Fellow in Naval Studies at UNSW Canberra and an Expert Associate at the National Security College, Australian National University. https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/jennifer-parker

Judith Bennett is the Director General Materiel Systems and Supply Chains at the Department of National Defence. 

Mark Brown is COO of the PFN Group of Companies and President of Pro Metal Industries. 

Philip Ducharme is the Vice President Entrepreneurship and Procurement at the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Businesses. 

Clinton Lawrence-Whyte is Director General Procurement Assistance at Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Hosts bios
Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry

Dr. Philippe Lagassé is Associate Director of the PhD Program at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and a CGAI Fellow. https://carleton.ca/npsia/people/philippe-lagasse/

Recording Date: 122 Feb2024 and 29 Nov 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: Australian Shipbuilding & Including Indigenous Businesses in Procurement

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Bill Reinsch and John Weekes about the World Trade Organization, its recent ministerial, and the first steps to repairing the functionality of this crucial organization.

You can find Bill's paper on the latest WTO ministerial conference here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/fish-are-not-amused

Participants' bios
- Bill Reinsch holds the Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
- CGAI Fellow John Weekes served as Canada’s ambassador to the WTO. John was also Canada’s Chief Negotiator of the NAFTA

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "A Hugh Corbett Medieval Mystery", by Paul Doherty: https://www.amazon.com/A-Hugh-Corbett-Medieval-Mystery-22-book-series/dp/B074CJDTT6
- "Revitalizing the World Trading System", by Alan Wolff: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/revitalizing-the-world-trading-system/67008A95BF0C64C4E085A4CC9B2F61EA
- "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada", by John Ibbitson: https://www.amazon.ca/Duel-Diefenbaker-Pearson-Making-Modern-ebook/dp/B0BZC4CL15

Recording Date: March 8, 2024.

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The Global Exchange: Revitalizing the World Trade Organization

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, a two parter. 

In a Triple Helix edition of the podcast, David Perry speaks to Philippe Hébert about innovation in and for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.

Then, you'll hear Stacy Cummings' keynote to our 2023 annual procurement conference.This conversation is part of our 2023 Procurement Conference, which took place on November 29, 2023 in Ottawa. This conference was made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Irving Shipbuilding, and Hanwha Defence; conference silver sponsors L3Harris, CAE, and Seaspan; as well as bronze sponsors Thales and Microsoft. 

This episode, which is made possible thanks to a Department of National Defence Collaborative Network Grant and a Targeted Engagement Grant. 

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and the DND/CAF Ombudsman. 

Guest bios: 

Philippe Hébert is the Director General Research and Development and Innovation at Defence Research and Development Canada. https://cdainstitute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Hebert-Bio-ENG.pdf

Stacy Cummings is the General Manager of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency – https://www.nato-pa.int/node/449728

Host biography
Dr. David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry

Recording Date: 20 Feb 2024 and 29 Nov 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: Driving Defence Innovation & The NATO Support and Procurement Agency

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Derek Burney and Fen Hampson to remember Brian Mulroney and his achievements in foreign policy while he was Prime Minister.

Participants' bios
- Derek Burney served in the Canadian Foreign Service with assignments including ambassador to Korea and the United States. He also served as Brian Mulroney’s Chief of Staff.
- Fen Hampson is Chancellor’s Professor at Carleton University and the author of Master of Persuasion: Brian Mulroney’s Global Legacy. You can find our previous conversation with Fen about this book here: https://www.cgai.ca/brian_mulroney_as_a_master_of_persuasion_a_discussion_with_fen_hampson

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- Books by Richard Wake: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard%20Wake/author/B07L44LKYN
- "Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia", by Michael Korda: https://www.amazon.ca/Hero-Life-Legend-Lawrence-Arabia/dp/0061712620

Recording Date: March 5, 2024.

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

The Global Exchange: Reflections on Brian Mulroney's Foreign Policy

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Bill Crosbie, Glenn Davidson and Denis Thompson to discuss lessons learned 10 years after Canada's withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the path forward for Canadian engagement in the region.

You can find the website for Aman Lara, as discussed in the podcast here: https://amanlara.com/

Participants' bios
- Bill Crosbie served as Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan, amongst other diplomatic assignments, and has been active in efforts to support the Afghan people
- Glenn Davidson served as commander of Canada's Maritime Forces Atlantic, and as Canada's military representative to NATO. Following this he served as our ambassador to Syria before his assignment as our ambassador to Afghanistan
- Denis Thompson served in Cyprus, Germany, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Egypt including command of NATO’s Task Force Kandahar, Canada’s Special Operations Forces, and the Multinational Force & Observers in the Sinai before his retirement with the rank of Major General

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "Kim", by Rudyard Kipling: https://www.amazon.ca/Kim-Rudyard-Kipling/dp/190962182X
- "The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI", by Fei-Fei Li: https://www.amazon.ca/Worlds-See-Curiosity-Exploration-Discovery/dp/1250897939
- "The Great Game", by Peter Hopkirk: https://www.amazon.ca/Great-Game-Peter-Hopkirk/dp/0719564476
- "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada", by John Ibbitson: https://www.amazon.ca/Duel-Diefenbaker-Pearson-Making-Modern-ebook/dp/B0BZC4CL15

Recording Date: March 21, 2024.

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The Global Exchange: Lessons from the 10 Year Anniversary of Canada's Withdrawal from Afghanistan

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Frank Graves about Canadians attitudes toward defence, defence spending, and the defence industry. 

This conversation is part of a webinar co-organized with and hosted by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). 

To access Frank’s slides, go to: https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/UserFiles/Image/PAC/CADSIEKOSReport.pdf

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and the DND/CAF Ombudsman. Nominate someone for the Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation: https://www.canada.ca/en/ombudsman-national-defence-forces/information-about-office/hoffman-memorial-commendation/nominations.html

Guest bios: 
- Frank Graves is the founder of EKOS Research Associates and a CGAI Fellow – https://ekos.com/about-ekos/team/

- Mindy Pearce is Senior Policy Advisor at CADSI – https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/cms4/Contact-Us

Host bio
- Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry


Recording Date: 20 Mar 2024 

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: Canadian Attitudes on Defence

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson moderates a panel of prominent experts on Canada-U.S. relations on the expected political and trade impacts of the 2024 US Presidential Election.

Participants' bios
- Bruce Stokes is a visiting senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and senior editor of the 2022 Transatlantic Trends Surve
- Perrin Beatty is President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He previously served as our Foreign and Defence minister, as president of the CBC and as CEO of the Canadians Manufacturers and Exporters .
- Laura Dawson is Executive Director of the US-Canada Future Borders Coalition. Amongst other positions she served as Director of the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute.
- Frank McKenna is Deputy Chair of TD Securities. He previously served as Canadian ambassador to the USA and as premier of New Brunswick.

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "The Adversary", by Michael Crummey: https://www.amazon.ca/Adversary-Novel-Michael-Crummey/dp/0385685440
- "When the World Closed Its Doors: The Covid-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders", by Edward Alden and Laurie Trautman: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/when-the-world-closed-its-doors-9780197697818?cc=ca&lang=en&
- "Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present", by Fareed Zakaria: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Revolutions-Progress-Backlash-Present/dp/0393239233
- "The New Look", Apple TV: https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/the-new-look/

Recording Date: March 28, 2024.

The Global Exchange: Canadian Political and Trade Implications of the 2024 Election

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Tyler Meredith about federal budgets, defence spending, and considerations to get Canada to 2 per cent of defence spending. 

This episode of Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and the DND/CAF Ombudsman Office

What Tyler is Reading

The Next Age of Uncertainty by Stephen Poloz – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/696629/the-next-age-of-uncertainty-by-stephen-poloz/9780735243927 

Guest Bio

Tyler Meredith is the co-founder of Meredith & Boessenskool and a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs –https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/person/tyler-meredith

Host bio
Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry


Recording Date: 25 Mar 2024

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: What It Takes to Get to 2%

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan interview Can Ögütcü about how NATO sees energy security in Europe and globally, and the potential role for Canada.

You can find the webinar from the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy featuring Can and Joe here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAp8LrG7Lks

For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan discuss the upcoming month in oil and the threat of Chinese solar "excess capacity".

Guest Bio:
- Can is a NATO Energy Security Policy Expert at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. 

Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

- Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:
Find Bruegel reports on energy here: https://www.bruegel.org/keyword/energy

Interview recording Date: March 28, 2024

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Energy Security Cubed: NATO's Perspective on Energy Security with Can Ögütcü

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we're offering you a two-parter on NORAD Modernization. 

First, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine speaks to David Hazen, Mike Holl, and (now retired) Colonel Peter Saunders about sensors and radar projects. 

Second, Rob Chambers provide an outline of ADM (IE)'s work on NORAD modernization-related infrastructure projects. 

SAVE THE DATE: CGAI will be hosting 2 North American defence conference this Spring, one focusing on emerging technologies; the other exploring the infrastructure aspects of NORAD modernization.

this episode is a recording from our latest NORAD Modernization Conference, which took place on October 18, 2023 in Ottawa. This event was made possible thanks to the support of CGAI’s Strategic Sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics Canada, Irving Shipbuilding and Hanwha Defence; our Gold Sponsor Raytheon Technologies; our Silver Sponsors AECOM, Amazon Web Services, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.

Rob Chambers
David Hazen is Head, Technology Demonstration at the Department of National Defence

Mike Holl is Director, Domain Awareness, Requirement and Capabilities at Raytheon.

Pete Saunders is Director General, NORAD Continental Defence Modernization Office at the Department of National Defence.

Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is the Ottawa Operations Manager and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute 

Host bio
Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry

Recording Date: 18 Oct 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed – NORAD Modernization: From Sensors to Infrastructure

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Joe Nye about his recent memoir, "A Life in the American Century". You can find his book here: https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=a-life-in-the-american-century--9781509560684

Participants' bios
- Joseph S. Nye Jr. is a Distinguished Service Professor, Emeritus and former Dean of the Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and Distinguished Visiting Fello of the Hoover Institute at Stanford University.

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology", by Chris Miller: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Chip-War/Chris-Miller/9781982172008

Recording Date: March 13, 2024.

The Global Exchange: Reflections on A Life in the American Century with Joe Nye

This week's Defence Deconstructed is all about Our North, Strong and Free, Canada's defence policy update. 

First, Dave Perry and Nicolas Todd discuss the relevant aspects of the policy to the defence industry, with a focus on the budget and procurement projects outlined in the document. This is the recording of a webinar co-organized with CADSI.  To access the slides, go to: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/cdfai/pages/5568/attachments/original/1712957147/Canadas_Updated_Defence_Policy—Industry_Reactions.pdf?1712957147

Then, Dave Perry is joined by RAdm (ret'd) Jeff Hamilton, Dr. Rob Huebert, Dr. Philippe Lagassé, and Charlotte Duval-Lantoine to deconstruct the various aspects of the policy. 

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Guest bios: 

Nicolas Todd is Vice President Policy, Communications and Government Relations at CADSI. https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/cms4/Executive-Team

Jeff Hamilton is a retired Rear-Admiral and the senior advisor, defence and security at EY. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hamilton-m-s-m-and-bar-c-d-radm-ret%E2%80%99d-7b8a762b

Rob Huebert is a Professor at the University of Calgary and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. https://www.cgai.ca/rob_huebert

Philippe Lagassé is Associate Professor at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. https://www.cgai.ca/Philippe_Lagasse

Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is a Fellow and the Ottawa Operations Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. https://www.cgai.ca/charlotte_duval_lantoine 

Host bio
Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry


Recording Date: 12 Apr 2024

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: Reviewing the Defence Policy Review

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with the Hon. Lloyd Axworthy and Hon. Allan Rock about the Responsibility to Protect populations from genocide, and the successes and failures of this aspiration.

Participants' bios
- Allan Rock is President Emeritus of the University of Ottawa, and a former Professor in its Faculty of Law, where he taught International Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict in International Law. He previously served as a member of  Parliament holding various cabinet positions including Minister of Justice and Attorney General. He served as our Ambassador to the UN when R2P was adopted.
- Lloyd Axworthy is a former president of the University of Winnipeg and Director and CEO of the Liu Institute for Global Issues at the University of British Columbia. A member of the Manitoba legislature and then member of parliament he held various cabinet portfolios including Foreign Affairs.  He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to secure the Land Mines Treaty.

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder", by David Grann: https://www.amazon.ca/Wager-Tale-Shipwreck-Mutiny-Murder/dp/0385534264
- "The Searcher", by Rana French: https://www.amazon.ca/Searcher-Novel-Tana-French/dp/073522465X
- "The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire", by Stephen Bown: https://www.amazon.ca/Company-Rise-Fall-Hudsons-Empire/dp/0385694075
- "Reading Genesis", by Marilynne Robinson: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Marilynne-Robinson/dp/0374299404

Recording Date: April 10, 2024.

The Global Exchange: The Implications of the Responsibility to Protect

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Jakob Larsen about the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea and how shipping companies are adapting to Houthi attacks.

For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan discuss the recent missile and drone attacks from Iran targeting Israel and the prospect of the United States reimposing sanctions on Venezuelan energy.

Guest Bio:
- Jakob Larsen is the Head of Maritime Safety & Security at BIMCO

Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:
- "One Dollar Man", by Ole Sønnichsen: https://www.susannalea.com/sla-title/one-dollar-man/ 

Interview recording Date: April 11, 2023

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Energy Security Cubed: How Shipping is Adapting to the Houthis with Jakob Larsen

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, we are featuring a keynote speech by Deputy Minister Rob Stewart from CGAI's Annual Trade Conference.

Participants' bios
- Rob Stewart is the Deputy Minister of International Trade at Global Affairs Canada

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

The CGAI Trade Conference was made possible with the help of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Irving Shipbuilding, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, and Cenovus Energy. Thanks also go out to our Organizing Sponsors, the Simon Reisman Chair in International Economics and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.

Recording Date: April 9, 2024.

The Global Exchange: Deputy Minister Rob Stewart on Canada's Position in Global Trade

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry unpacks Budget 2024 and its defence components. Then (17:39), Cara Salci speaks to LGen Frances Allen, Paul Folkes-Dallaire, Siobhan Harty, Marcia Mills, and Demetrios Xenos are unpacking how to improve the defence procurement system.

This conversation is part of our 2023 Procurement Conference, which took place on November 29, 2023 in Ottawa. This conference was made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Irving Shipbuilding, and Hanwha Defence; conference silver sponsors L3Harris, CAE, and Seaspan; as well as bronze sponsors Thales and Microsoft. 

Guest Bios
Lieutenant General Frances Allen is Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Paula Folkes-Dallaire is PSPC’s Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of Defence and Marine Procurement
Siobhan Harty is PSPC’s Assistant Deputy Minister of Defence Procurement Review,  
Marcia Mills is Counsel at Fasken
Demetrios Xenos ISED’s Director General Industrial and Technological Benefits Branch
Cara Salci is Vice President Strategy and Government Relations at Thales Canada. 

Host Bio
Dr. David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry

Recording Date: 18 Apr 2024 and 29 Nov 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: Budget 2024 & Optimizing Defence Procurement

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Sara Vakhshouri about the risks of a hot war between Israel and Iran, and the muted energy reaction to these risks.

For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan discuss the German and Vietnamese economies.

Guest Bio:
- Sara Vakhshouri is a CGAI Fellow and the President of SVB Energy International

Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:
- "Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives", by Siddarth Kara: https://www.amazon.ca/Cobalt-Red-Blood-Congo-Powers-ebook/dp/B09Y462D6Z

Interview recording Date: April 22, 2023

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Energy Security Cubed: The Energy Impact of the Israel-Iran Conflict with Sara Vakhshouri

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Paul Evans about the troubled relationship between Canada and China, and ideas for how to navigate these challenging waters.

You can find Paul's book, titled "Engaging China", here: https://utorontopress.com/9781442614482/engaging-china/

Participants' bios
- Paul Evans is Professor Emeritus at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia. Paul is a Canadian representative on the ASEAN Regional Forum’s Experts and Eminent Persons Group and sits on various editorial boards for scholarly journals. His graduate and undergraduate teaching at UBC focused on Global China and World Order.

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War", by Malcolm Gladwell: https://www.amazon.ca/Bomber-Mafia-Temptation-Longest-Second/dp/0316296619
- "Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office": https://www.pbs.org/show/mr-bates-vs-the-post-office/

Recording Date: April 17, 2024.

The Global Exchange: Navigating Engagement with China with Paul Evans

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to LGen Eric Kenny about the RCAF Centennial, the evolution of air power, and the future of the Air Force. 

This episode is brought to you by Irving Shipduilding. 

Guest Bio: 

Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny is the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Host bio
Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry


Recording Date: 22 Apr 2024

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: The RCAF, 100 Years On

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Susan Bell about how the opening of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion could change Canada's energy industry.

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For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan discuss the recent G7 Energy Minister summit and the possibility of Iraqi and Kazakh oil supply curtailments.

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Guest Bio:
- Susan Bell is Senior Vice President, Downstream at Rystad Energy

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Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

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Reading recommendations:
- "The Body in Question", by Jill Ciment: https://www.amazon.ca/Body-Question-Novel-Jill-Ciment/dp/152474798X

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Interview recording Date: April 25, 2023

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Energy Security Cubed: The Impact of the Trans Mountain Expansion with Susan Bell

On his episode of Defence Deconstructed, The Hon. Bill Blair speaks to Our North, Strong and Free's contribution to enhanced and modernized continental defence. 

This recording is part of Triple Helix’s first annual conference, which took place on May 1st, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence’s MINDS program, CGAI’s strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, and Cenovus, as well as the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, reception sponsor L3Harris Technologies, and coffee break sponsor Bell. 

For more about this conference, go to: https://www.cgai.ca/norad_modernization_enabling_connectivity_for_interoperability

Guest Bio: 
The Hon. Bill Blair is the Minister of National Defence.

Host bio
Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry


Recording Date: 1 May 2024

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Defence Deconstructed: A Modernized CAF for Modernized Continental Defence

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Kim Nossal about the Canada-US relationship during a hypothetical second Trump Presidency.

You can find Kim's book, titled "Canada Alone: Navigating the Post-American World" here: https://www.amazon.ca/Canada-Alone-Navigating-Post-American-World/dp/1459752457

Participants' bios
- Kim Richard Nossal is Professor Emeritus at Queen’s University where he headed the Department of Political Studies and later served as director of the Centre for International and Defence Policy and then executive director of the Queen’s School of Policy Studies.

Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read & Watch:
- "The Dean of Shandong: Confessions of a Minor Bureaucrat at a Chinese University", by Daniel A. Bell: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691247120/the-dean-of-shandong

Recording Date: April 17, 2024.

The Global Exchange: Canada Alone in a Post-American World, with Kim Nossal

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