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Hub PodcastsHub readers' health-care horror stories highlight the need for real reformHub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:25 - 'We were shocked': Hub readers' health-care horror stories highlight the need for real reform, by The Hub Staff 5:32 - Trump's National Security Strategy: Neither national, nor secure, nor a strategy, by Richard Shimooka, Alexander Lanoszka, and Balkan Devlen 14:41 - Kids may not want a lump of coal for Christmas, but the world still...
2025-12-1917 min
The SwingUkraine's Untenable ChoiceHow do you clear a path for peace using a blueprint for capitulation?In this episode of The Swing, Pendulum's Heather Bakken, Yaroslav Baran and Balkan Devlen (also an internationally renowned geopolitical strategist) dissect the most contentious development in the Ukraine war since the full-scale invasion began: a leaked 28-point so-called “peace plan” reportedly penned in secret by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Kremlin-linked businessman Kirill Dmitriev. Noticeably absent in the drafting of the plan — anyone from sovereign Ukraine.What does “peace” actually mean in international affairs wi...
2025-11-2622 min
Resuming DebateEP 76. War and Peace | Balkan Devlen, PhDIn the last couple months, some major intentional peace agreements have been negotiated. In other cases, such as Ukraine, war continues in spite of ongoing peace efforts. What does it take to achieve peace and what are the prospects for more peace agreements to come?This week I am joined by Balkan Devlen, a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and co-founder of the Pendulum Group. Listen as Balkan and I discuss the state of war and peace in the world today.
2025-11-121h 05
The SwingCabinet Conclave, Global Power Plays, and Canada’s Major Projects PushThis week on The Swing, Yaroslav Baran, Balkan Devlen, and host Heather Bakken unpack three pivotal developments shaping Canada’s political and economic trajectory. A Cabinet Planning Forum sets the stage for a high-stakes fall session and budget. The new Major Projects Office launches in Calgary to fast-track infrastructure and send a clear signal to Alberta’s energy sector. And China’s high-profile Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit reveals new alignments with global power blocs. How do these shifts redefine Canada’s role in the world, its economic resilience, and its political strategy at home? Tune in for an in-de...
2025-09-0418 min
Romance Novel RecommendationsHeartbreak Billionaire: He Should Never Have Let Go Chapter 1 Let's Get A Divorce | Millie Bennett and Brandon Watson | Marriage in Trouble📖🔥 Heartbreak Billionaire: He Should Never Have Let Go 🔥📖📎 Read the entire book: https://reurl.cc/kooqmK✒️Author: Devlen Giovannucci🔑 Keywords: Modern Romance, Betrayal, CEO, Divorce, Marriage in Trouble😘 Synopsis:Sunlit hours found their affection glimmering, while moonlit nights ignited reckless desire. But when Brandon learned his beloved might last only half a year, he coolly handed Millie divorce papers, murmuring, "This is all for appearances; we'll get married again once she's calmed down." Millie, spine straight and cheeks dry, felt her pulse go hollow. The sham split grew permanent; she quietly ended their u...
2025-08-2207 min
The SwingNATO Summit: Canada's Defence & Security at Home and AbroadPendulum's Balkan Devlen moderates a discussion about the NATO Summit at The Hague with security and defence experts, Alexander Lanoszka and Richard Shimooka. They break down the details of the defence spending target the Allies agreed in principle, delve into what it really means, and explain why Spain has a carve-out. They also discuss the strategic defence and security partnership Prime Minister Carney signed with the European Union. What does it mean in practice? Why should expectations be tempered here at home? How does it impact the Canadian defence industry and capabilities? Find out by joining the conversation.
2025-06-2432 min
The SwingNATO Targets, Timelines and Trade-offsBalkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire-Miller join host, Heather Bakken, to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's commitment to hit NATO's spending target of two-percent of GDP on national defence by fiscal year end and boost funding for the armed forces while cutting taxes. Meantime Canada gears up to host the G7 Summit with a few extra guests at the table.
2025-06-1116 min
Inside Policy TalksCan Europe guarantee its own security? Balkan Devlen and Peter HefeleWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future!In this episode, Balkan Devlen, Studio Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Peter Hefele, Policy Director at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies.Hefele pulls back the curtain on Europe's high-stakes challenges: Can Germany reboot its economic engine? Will Europe finally build a credible defence capability? And where does Canada fit into this complex geopolitical puzzle?From Germany's political chess match to Europe's urgent defense overhaul, this episode is a front-row seat to...
2025-04-1741 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteIs This the End of NATO as We Know It?In today’s Expert Series episode, we meet with Mrs. Laura Thornton, Senior Director of the McCain Institute; Dr. Balkan Devlen, Director of the Transatlantic Program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute; and Dr. Leonard Schütte, Senior Researcher at the Munich Security Conference to discuss the future of NATO amidst recent shifts in the transatlantic democracy and security cooperation.This panel explores international alliance dynamics post-2025's Munich Security Conference. Starting with Ukraine and other countries beyond NATO’s current Eastern flank, our guests look at the consequences of global democratic backsliding for European and Eurasian regional security. As th...
2025-03-121h 18Inside Policy TalksUS-Canada defense and security cooperation in the Trump era: Balkan Devlen, Jamie Tronnes, Richard Shimooka, and Alexander LanoszkaWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today!In this episode, a panel of MLI experts discuss the defense and security aspects of the Canada-U.S. relationship in the aftermath of the Trump presidency. Transatlantic Program Director Balkan Devlen is joined by Jamie Tronnes, Executive Director of MLI's DC office, as well as Senior Fellows Richard Shimooka and Alexander Lanoszka.The discussion examines the current temperature in Washington towards Canada's defense commitments and the pressure Canada may face to increase defense spending.They also e...
2025-01-3035 minInside Policy TalksNavigating 2025, foreign policy in the year ahead: Double Trouble with Balkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire MillerWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, hosts Balkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire Miller look at the year ahead in foreign policy and global security. They talk about Trump's return to the Whitehouse, shifting global alliances, a dangerous year ahead for Ukraine, and much more.The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you...
2025-01-2334 minInside Policy TalksRussia after the fall of Assad: Balkan Devlen, Alexander Lanoszka, and Richard ShimookaWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, host Balkan Devlen sits down with MLI Senior Fellows Alexander Lanoszka and Richard Shimooka to discuss the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the decline of Russia's power globally.The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment...
2025-01-0932 min
Hub PodcastsHub Headlines: 10 radical ideas to restore the promise of Canada in 2025Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:20 - Dare to be great: Ten radical ideas to restore Canada's promise in 2025, by Eric Lombardi 12:46 - What Assad’s collapse in Syria says about Russia’s declining global power, by Richard Shimooka, Alexander Lanoszka, and Balkan Devlen This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub’s podcasts consider subscribin...
2024-12-1920 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: The challenge of China and Russia (Live in Calgary)On December 3, 2024, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) hosted a live panel event in Calgary entitled: The challenge of China and Russia, in the Arctic and in our supply chains. The panel featured four of MLI's esteemed thought leaders:- Balkan Devlen, director of the transatlantic program (moderator)- Jonathan Berkshire Miller, director of foreign policy, national defence, and national security- Heather Exner-Pirot, director of natural resources, energy, and environment - Rob Huebert, senior fellowThe Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on...
2024-12-1259 minInside Policy TalksConfiscating Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction: Double Trouble with Balkan Devlen and Aaron Gasch BurnettWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Aaron Gasch Burnett to discuss an innovative policy solution to fund Ukraine's war effort and reconstruction: confiscating the approximately $300 billion US of Russian assets frozen in G7 countries and give it to Ukraine. Western tax payers wouldn't need to pay a cent.The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside...
2024-12-0535 min
Talking About the FutureBalkan Devlen on NATO and European SecurityDirector of the Transatlantic Program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and Superforecaster Balkan Devlen talks about NATO and European security. Get full access to Telling the Future at tellingthefuture.substack.com/subscribe
2024-11-2145 min
The Big StoryWill the US election also decide Ukraine's fate?With the invasion of Ukraine nearing the 1000-day mark, there are questions about where Ukraine's defenders find themselves. Russia has been making a strong push to stake out more ground, and in Russian-occupied territory there a reports of its soldiers hunting civilians. Despite an offensive into Russia earlier this year, the situation seems to be dire.And when America votes today on its next president, few countries will have as much at stake as Ukraine, which faces the possibility of being all but abandoned by America with a Trump victory. Meanwhile, would a Harris victory do anything...
2024-11-0522 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Our fear of escalation makes the West look weak / Balkan Devlen with Edward Hunter ChristieWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Edward Hunter Christie, a senior research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and former deputy head of NATO's Innovation Unit, to discuss how the West's policy of fear and non-escalation projects weakness and places Europe and even North America in greater danger. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.F...
2024-10-2441 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Looking at China from the Baltics, from economic opportunity to authoritarian challengeWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Una Bērziņa-Čerenkova, political scientist and China scholar, to discuss the shifting attitudes towards China across the Baltic countries. In recent years, China has gone from being seen as an economic opportunity (one that the Balkans were in danger of missing out on) to an authoritarian security challenge. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the supp...
2024-10-1037 min
Explaining UkraineUkraine-Canada relations | Ukraine’s global partnerships #3Ukraine and Canada share a strategic relationship. It is bolstered by a large Ukrainian diaspora in Canada and an extensive legal framework, that allows for easy cooperation. Yet, we must ask: Does the label "strategic" reflect the real nature of their bilateral ties? And, in light of Russia’s aggression, is Canada responding adequately to the Russian threat on a global scale?
In this episode, Deputy editor-in-chief at UkraineWorld Anastasiia Hersymchuk spoke with Dr. Balkan Devlen, Director of the Transatlantic Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, Canada - and Yevhen Hlibovytsky, Director of the Frontier Institute, Ukraine.
This episode is pa...
2024-09-0242 minInside Policy TalksBridging Canada and Latvia: Balkan Devlen and Artis PabriksWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Dr. Artis Pabriks, Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of Latvia, to discuss Canada-Latvia relations, with a focus on cooperation in the development of defence technologies, including drones. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio.Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!
2024-08-1527 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Neo-Idealism, a new approach to geopolitics / Balkan Devlen and Benjamin TallisWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, Benjamin Tallis joins Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen to discuss neo-idealism, an ideological framework by which western democratic nations can promote the fundamental values of freedom and democracy on the world stage and counter the forces of authoritarianism and tyranny.The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else...
2024-08-0840 minInside Policy TalksUnpacking Canada's announcements at the NATO Summit / Double TroubleWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear transatlantic program director Balkan Devlen in conversation with MLI Senior Fellows Alexander Lanoszka and Richard Shimooka. Devlen, Lanoszka and Shimooka unpack Canada's announcements at the NATO Summit and the governments tendency to substitute policy press releases for concrete action. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or w...
2024-07-1756 minInside Policy TalksCanada hangs its head in shame, NATO Summit Wrap-up: Brian Lee Crowley, Jamie Tronnes, Balkan DevlenIn this special episode of Inside Policy Talks, Balkan Devlen sits down with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's managing director Brian Lee Crowley and the Center for North American Prosperity and Security's (CNAPS') executive director Jamie Tronnes to discuss their experiences and impressions at the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C.In sum, Canada was chastised for its freeriding and an unwillingness to fulfill its commitments to the alliance which guarantees our security in an increasingly dangerous world. Learn more at: https://cnaps.org/
2024-07-1229 minInside Policy TalksCanada's troops in Latvia / Balkan Devlen, Alexander Lanoszka, and Toms RostoksOn this episode of Inside Policy Talks, MLI's Balkan Devlen and Alexander Lanoszka are joined by Toms Rostoks, director of the Centre for Security and Strategic Research at the National Defense Academy of Latvia, to discuss their recent MLI report: Success assured? Appraising the Canadian-led Enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup in Latviahttps://macdonaldlaurier.ca/success-assured-canada-latvia-enhanced-forward-presence-battlegroup-toms-rostoks-alexander-lanoszka/Like, share, subscribe, download!
2024-07-1151 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble / NATO and the Indo-PacificWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Alexander Lanozska and Jonathan Berkshire Miller on their recent paper, Hard constraints – The supply and demand of NATO in the Indo-Pacific.https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/hard-constraints-the-supply-and-demand-of-nato-in-the-indo-pacific-alexander-lanoszka-balkan-devlen-and-jonathan-berkshire-miller/The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.
2024-07-0446 minInside Policy TalksForeign Interference in Canada - what we learned from NSICOPOn this episode of Inside Policy Talks, MLI senior fellows Alexander Dalziel, Balkan Devlen, and Jonathan Berkshire Miller walk through the NSICOP report on foreign interference, weighing in on where Canada needs to go from here. Like, share, subscribe, download!
2024-06-2843 minInside Policy TalksRussia and China, partners in the Arctic? / Double Trouble: Balkan Devlen with Alex DalzielWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Alex Dalziel on his new paper Eurasian North: The Geopolitics of Russia and China in the Arctic.https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/eurasian-north-the-geopolitics-of-russia-and-china-in-the-arctic/The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.
2024-06-2044 min
The Rainy Day Collective PodcastAura Photography: Unveiling Your Energy and Embracing Self-Reflection {163}Welcome to another episode of The Rainy Day Collective! Today, we're honored to have Stephanie, a Brooklyn-based aura photographer, join us for an enlightening conversation. We'll dive into the heartwarming and often challenging experience of caring for hospice animals, explore personal interests like astrology, and discuss the transformative power of self-love and kindness. We'll delve deep into the fascinating world of aura photography, learning about its history, its skeptics, and how it can reflect our inner energy.
Our conversation will take a historical turn as we uncover the lost wisdom of women healers and how societal shifts...
2024-06-1252 minInside Policy TalksThe future of US-Canada relations / Double Trouble: CNAPS at AEIOn May 8, 2024, CNAPS senior fellows Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Balkan Devlen joined AEI senior fellow Colin Dueck to discuss the rift in Canada-US relations and areas Canada could step up to the plate as a partner and ally.
2024-06-0646 min
BerlinsideOut26 – Stop Self-Deterring! – TallinnsideOut – Talk of the Town from the Lennart Meri Conference
BerlinsideOut, the podcast that takes an expert look at international politics from Berlin – goes to Tallinn! From the International ‘Lennart Meri Conference’ Dr. Benjamin Tallis, Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Action Group Zeitenwende at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), and Aaron Gasch Burnett, a security analyst and journalist specialising in German politics, host a series of special editions of the podcasts - TallinnsideOut!
Ben and Aaron talk to Latvian Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rihards Kols and foreign policy experts Hanna Notte and Balkan Devlen – based in Berlin and Ottawa respectively, about the first day of t...
2024-05-2136 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Cold War 2.0 / Balkan Devlen with George TakachWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with George Takach on his book COLD WAR 2.0 Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between Russia, China, and America.Read George's recent article for MLI here: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/an-urgent-agenda-for-canada-in-a-cold-war-2-0-george-s-takach-for-inside-policy/The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, o...
2024-05-1646 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Goodbye globalization? Balkan Devlen with Elisabeth BrawWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Elisabeth Braw on her book Goodbye Globalization: The return of a divided world.https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300272277/goodbye-globalization/The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.
2024-05-0236 min
The Rainy Day Collective PodcastStreet Stories with Amanda {159}Join host Misty and this week's guest Amanda as they delve into a heartening conversation on the state of homelessness, mental health, and the systemic challenges that hinder progress. With Amanda's deep experience in education, street outreach, and comprehensive care management, this episode promises insights drawn from the front lines of social support services.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
- Amanda's journey from education to a cross-sector role partnering with insurance companies is a testament to the power of skill diversification in addressing complex societal issues.
- Learn about the groundbreaking approach to care management, which invol...
2024-04-2456 minInside Policy TalksFacing the Sino-Russian axis / Double Trouble: Balkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire MillerIntroducing Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.
2024-04-1831 min
The Rainy Day Collective PodcastBreaking the Cycle: Brusha's Story of Resilience, Self-Care, and Empowered Change {158}Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Rainy Day Collective Podcast, fellow dreamers and change-makers! This week, we delve deep with Brusha, whose journey of self-discovery and empowerment teaches us the immeasurable value of community support, self-love, and resilience. We perfectly captured the essence of what it means to nurture one's growth, highlighting the pivotal role of stepping up as a community. Brusha's evolution from someone seeking acceptance to a beacon of hope and strength for others is a testament to the transformation that's possible when we channel our struggles into fuel for our aspirations. Buckle up as...
2024-04-1740 min
The CGAI Podcast NetworkDefence Deconstructed: Two Years of WarOn 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 th...
2024-02-231h 12BerlinsideOut16 – Canada and Germany: From Free-Riding Laggards to Re-engaged Teammates? [Part 1]
In this two-part series, BerlinsideOut talks about Germany’s relationship with Aaron’s (other) home country of Canada, its potential role in helping to provide Germany and the rest of the democratic team with critical resources, whether both countries are underpricing Russian and Chinese threats, and how to leverage another transatlantic relationship amidst uncertain political times in the US.
In the first episode, Ben and Aaron speak to Balkan Devlen, Jonathan Berkshire Miller, and Christian Leuprecht from the MacDonald-Laurier Institute about German-Canadian relations, missed opportunities, the role each country can play on a team of democracies, and how Canada can...
2024-01-2357 minInside Policy TalksUnderstanding the threat from AI: Balkan Devlen and Darren McKeeWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Darren McKee on his new book, Uncontrollable, The threat of artificial super intelligence and the race to save the world.Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!
2023-12-1444 minInside Policy TalksHybrid warfare and critical undersea infrastructure: Balkan Devlen, Alexander Dalziel and Henri VanhanenWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Alexander Dalziel, and Henri Vanhanen on how Canada and other democratic nations should respond to the threat to critical undersea infrastructure from malicious global actors. Read Alexander and Henri's article for Inside Policy here: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/undersea-under-threat/Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!
2023-11-1137 minInside Policy TalksDoes the foreign-interference inquiry have the right tools?Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Charles Burton about the recently announced public inquiry into foreign interference. Our expert panel analyses where the inquiry's mandate falls short and suggests how it might become effective in the task at hand. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!
2023-09-1230 min
TensionEp. 5: Forecasting vs. ForesightHost Philippe Beaulieu-Brossard in conversation with guests Balkan Devlen and Donna Dupont, engaging the tensions between Forecasting vs. Foresight.
Tension is a podcast produced by the Archipelago of Design, hosted by Philippe Beaulieu-Brossard, engaging tensions in the theory and practice of design for security and defence purposes across NATO members and partners. Through engaging representatives of different positions in the AOD network, the aim is to unlock new possibilities in design as practice in the 21st century.
2023-08-2838 minInside Policy TalksCan Canada really send more troops to Latvia? - Balkan Devlen and Richard ShimookaWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen and Richard Shimooka discuss Canada's recent commitment to expand our enhanced forward presence in Latvia over the next 3 years. Even the 800 troops currently deployed are significantly straining our Armed Forces. It is unclear how Canada will effectively fulfill these new commitments. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!
2023-07-2439 minInside Policy TalksCanada at NATO's Vilnius Summit - Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Balkan DevlenWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode you'll hear Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Balkan Devlen discuss the importance of NATO's upcoming summit in Vilnius. In their series of op-eds for the National post, Balkan and Jonathan layout three priorities for Canada to bring to the summit: a tangible roadmap for Ukraine's involvement with the alliance, the position of the alliance in countering an increasingly disruptive China, and a recommitment to defence spending. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google...
2023-07-0740 minInside Policy TalksCanada at NATO's upcoming Vilnius Summit - Balkan Devlen and Alexander LanoszkaWelcome to Inside Policy talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. At the Macdonald-Laurier Institute we harness the power of Canada's brightest minds to tackle Canada's greatest challenges. In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen, Director of the transatlantic program at MLI, in conversation with MLI's senior fellow Alexander Lanoszka. Balkan and Alexander discuss Canada's recent contribution of 15 Leopard tanks, and the necessary personnel, to the enhanced Forward Presence in the Latvia battlegroup.
2023-06-2636 minThe Big StoryA dam explodes, the stakes rise and the war in Ukraine enters a new phaseFor the past few weeks, military analysts have been expecting a Ukrainian offensive in the conflict with Russia, one that might the tables on the Russians, break past the front lines and bring the war home to the aggressors. That offensive might still happen, but a more immediate problem emerged Tuesday—a collapsed dam releasing a torrent of water, endangering civilians, military, home and infrastructure, and perhaps even threatening a nuclear plant.As Russia's invasion of Ukraine has faltered, it's become clear just how far Putin's regime will go to continue it. As Ukraine prepares to take th...
2023-06-0723 min
Pod Bless CanadaPod Bless Canada EP. 78 - From Impossible War to Improbable Peace with Devlen and MuzerguesWas Russia’s most recent invasion of Ukraine an aberration, or a predictable phenomenon? Balkan Devlen sits down with author Thibault Muzergues to discuss his recently published book “War in Europe? From Impossible War to Improbable Peace” and how Russia’s attacks are changing European attitudes regarding continental security.
They also discuss why some observers failed to identify the war as it loomed on the horizon, where the next wars could erupt, what must be done to prepare for such a future, and why all this matters to Canada.
2022-07-0742 min
BOSS TalkResilience Is A Process with Angela Devlen“I had to put systems in place so that I was not the single point of failure - systems allow us to scale and for things to continue to move forward without our personal involvement.” - Angela Devlen In this episode of BOSS™ Talk we are getting to know Angela Devlen - she has a calling to support midlife multi-passionate entrepreneurial women. By leaning on her own experience, professionally and personally, Angela guides and teaches women how implementing systems in their everyday life can prepare them for when crisis hits. Having gone through a gut w...
2022-03-2939 min
.think atlanticWhat future for the Mediterranean? with Fabrizio Luciolli, Pascal Ausseur, Balkan Devlen and Olfa HamdiIn this episode of .think atlantic, IRI’s Thibault Muzergues is joined by Fabrizio Luciolli, Pascal Ausseur, Balkan Devlen and Olfa Hamdi to talk about the past, present and future of the Mediterranean space. As the Latin origins of the name suggest, the ''Sea between lands'' has seen hundreds of years of changes, developments, and plays a critical role in the security of Europe as we know it today. To delve into these topics, Thibault has a range of experts in this space on the show today. Pascal Ausseur is a retired admiral from the French Navy and the cu...
2022-03-2156 min
.think atlanticWhat future for the Mediterranean? with Fabrizio Luciollo, Pascal Ausseur, Balkan Devlen and Olfa HamdiIn this episode of .think atlantic, IRI’s Thibault Muzergues is joined by Fabrizio Luciollo, Pascal Ausseur, Balkan Devlen and Olfa Hamdi to talk about the past, present and future of the Mediterranean space. As the Latin origins of the name suggest, the ''Sea between lands'' has seen hundreds of years of changes, developments, and plays a critical role in the security of Europe as we know it today. To delve into these topics, Thibault has a range of experts in this space on the show today. Pascal Ausseur is a retired admiral from the French Navy and the cu...
2022-03-2055 minPod Bless CanadaPod Bless Canada EP. 76 - Putin's War of Aggression Against Ukraine with Devlen and ShelestAfter months of military build up and threats, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a war of aggression against Ukraine. MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen is joined by Hanna Shelest, the Director of Security Programmes at Foreign Policy Council “Ukrainian Prism” and Editor-in-Chief at UA: Ukraine Analytica, to discuss the situation on the ground in Ukraine. Devlen and Shelest analyze what the world might expect in the future from Russia and what Canada and our allies can do to support Ukraine's fight against Russia. This podcast was recorded on March 2, 2022.
2022-03-0328 min
NonProphetsEp. 97: UkraineEpisode 97 of the NonProphets podcast, in which Atief, Robert, Scott, and Dr. Balkan Devlen discuss the war in Ukraine, including their forecasts of the possibility of war (1:15), the possible mindset of Putin (4:18), the way Russia's relationship with China may shape the conflict (22:29), the "Animal Farm" approach to sovereignty (22:38), and the possibility of some form of escalation (41:26). As always, you can reach us at nonprophetspod.wordpress.com or at nonprophetspod@gmail.com. (recorded 2/25/2022)For more from the entertaining and deeply knowledgeable Dr. Devlen, you can and should check out:https://twitter.com/BalkanDevlen
2022-02-271h 05
Pod Bless CanadaAcross the Pond Ep. 8: What to do about Russian provocations against UkraineTensions are again rising in Eastern Europe. Russia has positioned troops on its border with Ukraine and, if the military buildup and rhetoric out of Moscow are to be believed, appears poised to once again invade.
In this final episode of Across the Pond, MLI Senior Fellows Balkan Devlen and Marcus Kolga discuss the ongoing situation, what Putin’s endgame is regarding Ukraine, how NATO generally and Canada specifically ought to respond to these Kremlin provocations, and more.
2021-12-2830 min
Across The PondWhat to do about Russian provocations against UkraineTensions are again rising in Eastern Europe. Russia has positioned troops on its border with Ukraine and, if the military buildup and rhetoric out of Moscow are to be believed, appears poised to once again invade. In this final episode of Across the Pond, MLI Senior Fellows Balkan Devlen and Marcus Kolga discuss the ongoing situation, what Putin’s endgame is regarding Ukraine, how NATO generally and Canada specifically ought to respond to these Kremlin provocations, and more.
2021-12-2830 minPod Bless CanadaAcross the Pond Ep. 7: NATO’s New Strategic Concept and Why It MattersAs threats emerge from Russia, China, and other authoritarian actors, are Western democracies prepared to rise to the challenge? With NATO set to update its framework for defining security challenges facing the Alliance and the political and military tasks which must be undertaken to address these challenges, this question is both timely and critical.
MLI Senior Fellows Balkan Devlen and Alexander Moens (who also serves as the Chair of the Political Science Department at Simon Fraser University) discuss NATO’s new strategic concept, the history of that policy document, why it matters, what we can expect to see in further up...
2021-12-2331 minAcross The PondNATO’s New Strategic Concept and Why It MattersAs threats emerge from Russia, China, and other authoritarian actors, are Western democracies prepared to rise to the challenge? With NATO set to update its framework for defining security challenges facing the Alliance and the political and military tasks which must be undertaken to address these challenges, this question is both timely and critical. MLI Senior Fellows Balkan Devlen and Alexander Moens (who also serves as the Chair of the Political Science Department at Simon Fraser University) discuss NATO’s new strategic concept, the history of that policy document, why it matters, what we can expect to see...
2021-12-2231 min
Pod Bless CanadaAcross the Pond Ep. 6: Why Arctic Security Matters to CanadaCanada's security is often taken for granted due to our shared border with the United States. But one area of emerging risk is the Arctic. For this two-part episode, MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen spoke with Brigadier-General Pascal Godbout, Commander, Joint Task Force (North) regarding JTF North's role and mission, how the force engages with local and Indigenous communities, the whole of government approach to Arctic security, and more. Devlen also spoke with Vice-Admiral (Ret'd)Mark Norman regarding Canada's partnerships security, interests, and sovereignty in the Arctic. The discussion also looks critically at what needs to be done to ensure...
2021-12-1850 minAcross The PondWhy Arctic Security Matters to CanadaCanada's security is often taken for granted due to our shared border with the United States. But one area of emerging risk is the Arctic. For this two-part episode, MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen spoke with Brigadier-General Pascal Godbout, Commander, Joint Task Force (North) regarding JTF North's role and mission, how the force engages with local and Indigenous communities, the whole of government approach to Arctic security, and more. Devlen also spoke with Vice-Admiral (Ret'd)Mark Norman regarding Canada's partnerships security, interests, and sovereignty in the Arctic. The discussion also looks critically at what needs to be done to...
2021-12-1750 minPod Bless CanadaAcross The Pond Ep. 5: Understanding NATO's role in the Indo-PacificThough the focus of the NATO alliance has principally been on the European theatre, increasingly the alliance and its members have taken an interest in the Indo-Pacific region. But for an alliance that is centred in the Atlantic, what role is there in the Indo-Pacific? How can member states meaningfully contribute to the rules-based international order in the region, address emerging threats and challenges, and still remain vigilant regarding to issues closer to home?
To make sense of what a future role for NATO might look like in the Indo-Pacific, MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen spoke with MLI's Director of...
2021-12-0732 minAcross The PondUnderstanding NATO's role in the Indo-PacificThough the focus of the NATO alliance has principally been on the European theatre, increasingly the alliance and its members have taken an interest in the Indo-Pacific region. But for an alliance that is centred in the Atlantic, what role is there in the Indo-Pacific? How can member states meaningfully contribute to the rules-based international order in the region, address emerging threats and challenges, and still remain vigilant regarding to issues closer to home? To make sense of what a future role for NATO might look like in the Indo-Pacific, MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen spoke with M...
2021-12-0732 minAcross The PondThe Anatomy of NATO OperationsThe smooth operation of the NATO alliance is vital to the collective security of the transatlantic, including countries like Canada. So what goes into ensuring that missions are planned, organized and executed successfully? And how can readiness and security be maintained across domains in the context of a global pandemic?MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen spoke with Burcu San, the Director of Operations in NATO’s Operations Division, as well as Commodore Bradley Peats of the Royal Canadian Navy, who serves as the Commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1), to unpack these challenges.w
2021-11-2240 min
Pod Bless CanadaAcross the Pond Ep. 4: The Anatomy of NATO OperationsThe smooth operation of the NATO alliance is vital to the collective security of the transatlantic, including countries like Canada. So what goes into ensuring that missions are planned, organized and executed successfully? And how can readiness and security be maintained across domains in the context of a global pandemic?
MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen spoke with Burcu San, the Director of Operations in NATO’s Operations Division, as well as Commodore Bradley Peats of the Royal Canadian Navy, who serves as the Commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1), to unpack these challenges.
2021-11-2240 minAcross The PondL’avenir des technologies émergentes et de l’OTANEn février 2021, l’OTAN a présenté une stratégie pour les technologies émergentes, ce qui témoigne de l'importance grandissante de ces technologies pour l’avenir de la sécurité collective et pour l’OTAN. Dans le troisième épisode de la série « Across the Pond », Christian Leuprecht, chercheur associé à l’Institut Macdonald-Laurier, s’entretient avec Moritz Zimmerman, de l’OTAN, au sujet du développement de l’intelligence artificielle et de la technologie automatisée ainsi que de leurs répercussions sur le mode de fonctionnement de l’OTAN.****Across the Pond Ep. 3: The future of emerging tech...
2021-11-1636 minAcross The PondThe Past, Present, and Future of Canada in NATODespite it being Canada’s most important security commitment, many Canadians know little about Canada’s history and role in NATO. MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen spoke with Joel Sokolsky and Joseph Jockel about their new book, “Canada in NATO, 1949-2019,” to better understand how Canada’s involvement and engagement with the alliance has shaped our defence and foreign policy while also serving vital roles toward our security and diplomatic interests.
2021-11-0332 min
Pod Bless CanadaAcross the Pond Ep. 2: The Past, Present, and Future of Canada in NATODespite it being Canada’s most important security commitment, many Canadians know little about Canada’s history and role in NATO. MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen spoke with Joel Sokolsky and Joseph Jockel about their new book, “Canada in NATO, 1949-2019,” to better understand how Canada’s involvement and engagement with the alliance has shaped our defence and foreign policy while also serving vital roles toward our security and diplomatic interests.
2021-11-0332 minPod Bless CanadaAcross the Pond Ep. 1: A new podcast series by MLI’s Transatlantic ProgramCanada is the quintessential transatlantic nation; our security and prosperity are intimately tied to the security and prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic. Our interests and values are deeply linked with and shared by our NATO allies; Canadians have spent considerable blood and treasure in defence of European democracy, and Canadians continue to stand on guard in Europe to this day.
To better understand these issues, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute has produced "Across the Pond" - an 8-part podcast series by MLI's Transatlantic Program, in cooperation with NATO's Public Diplomacy Division. This podcast series explores the current and emerging challenges...
2021-09-3027 minAcross The PondA new podcast series by MLI’s Transatlantic ProgramCanada is the quintessential transatlantic nation; our security and prosperity are intimately tied to the security and prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic. Our interests and values are deeply linked with and shared by our NATO allies; Canadians have spent considerable blood and treasure in defence of European democracy, and Canadians continue to stand on guard in Europe to this day.To better understand these issues, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute has produced "Across the Pond" - an 8-part podcast series by MLI's Transatlantic Program, in cooperation with NATO's Public Diplomacy Division. This podcast series explores the current...
2021-09-2927 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 66 - Why a Canadian Presence in Eastern Europe Matters with Balkan Devlen & Christian LeuprechtIn the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellows Balkan Devlen and Christian Leuprecht discuss Canada's presence in Eastern Europe and Canadian contributions to NATO missions in the region.
Devlen and Leuprecht go on to discuss why a Canadian presence in Eastern Europe matters, and what can we learn from missions like the Enhanced Forward Presence going forward. They also discuss how these missions not only contribute to Canada's security, but to our allies' security as well, which has become increasingly imperative in a time of heightened geopolitical tensions.
2021-05-2632 min
Global Guessing Weekly PodcastGGWP 1 w/ Dr. Balkan Devlen - Theory in Forecasting, Incentives, Prediction RetrospectivesFor the first episode of the Global Guessing Weekly Podcast we are joined by Dr. Balkan Devlen, author, professor, and superforecaster for Good Judgement, Inc. In the episode, we discussed Dr. Devlen's introduction to quantified forecasting and his path to becoming a Superforecaster, before discussing how theories of social sciences can be incorporated into predictions, why forecasting has little presence in academia, and reflecting on past predictions–among other topics.
2021-02-2049 min
The Rainy Day Collective Podcastwith Angela Devlen... {103}I had the privilege to sit down and connect with my beautiful friend Angela Devlen. This soul is a plethora of wisdom, the amazing things she says in this chat alone will prove that! She talks about her business, The Founder's Circle and the AMAZING life adventures she has had!
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2021-02-1050 min
Bill Kelly ShowInauguration will be unlike any other, Biden plans to cancel Keystone XL pipeline & Misinformation dropped the week after Twitter banned TrumpBONUS PODCAST
Biden outlines agenda of executive actions planned for 1st day in office.
The inauguration will be unlike any other thanks to the coronavirus and violent threats.
& How Trump's most consequential policies have changed America.
GUEST: Rob Goodman, Professor, Dept. of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University
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Biden indicates plans to cancel Keystone XL pipeline permit on 1st day in office, sources confirm
GUEST: Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
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2021-01-1836 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 56 - Combatting Information Warfare with a Resilient SocietyIn the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen is joined by fellow MLI Senior Fellow Marcus Kolga and Elisabeth Braw, Visiting Fellow at the American Entreprise Institute, to discuss countering information warfare from hostile foreign states with a resilient society.
2020-12-2241 min
The Undeniable Future PodcastDevlen Polite InterviewThis week on The Undeniable Future Podcast we had the pleasure of talking to Devlen Polite. Devlen is an adventure seeker, who at one point had no clue what he was going to do with his life. Early on Devlen sought out things that challenged him. Following his high school graduation he attempted the college life to quickly realize without sports he wasn't motivated to be in school. Within the first two weeks of college Devlen dropped out, and made the life changing decision to join The United States Marine Corps. As Devlen went through his career in the Marines...
2020-10-271h 24
The BackbenchEp. 74 - The Pre-U.S. Election Anxiety ShowIt's crowdfunding month! Support us at canadaland.com/join.An uncertain outcome in the upcoming U.S. presidential election is a real possibility that Canadians need to navigate. Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Balkan Devlen explains why and how.Support the show: https://backbench.supercast.tech/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2038 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 53 - Greek-Turkish Tensions in the Mediterranean with Balkan Devlen and Dimitrios TriantaphyllouIn the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen is joined by Dimitrios Triantaphyllou, the Director of the Centre for International and European Studies. Devlen and Triantaphyllou discuss the tensions between Greece and Turkey which has been exacerbated by the global pandemic . Some are worried there may be a military conflict within the region.
Sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate the geopolitics of the two countries, Triantaphyllou also makes the case for why Canada should pay attention to this issue as we move forward.
2020-09-2243 min
Political BarkOn Turkey´s foreign policy and NATO relations as well as leadership during uncertain timesIn this episode of Political Bark we speak with professor Balkan Devlen, professor in Political Science specializing in forecasting of political change and events in society. We analyze Turkey in the Middle-East and on the world scene, specifically asking about President Erdogan´s next move with regards to allies and neighbors. We also learn more about the task of forecasting and probability calculations. Tune in!
2020-06-1543 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 46 - The Philosophy of a Pandemic with Balkan Devlen and David ManheimIn this latest of episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen was joined by David Manheim, a post-doc at the University of Haifa in the Health and Risk Communication Research Center. Manheim has done extensive work in terms of modeling risk across a wide variety of domains. Both he and Devlen are superforecasters with the Good Judgement project, currently forecasting global spread and impact of COVID-19.
In their discussion, Devlen and Manheim reflect on existential risks, philosophy, pandemics with a particular eye toward the pandemic the world is currently experiencing: COVID-19. They reflect on the current actions t...
2020-03-2741 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 41 - What's Putin up to? With Balkan Devlen and Hanna ShelestIn the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen was joined by Dr. Hanna Shelest, Editor-in-Chief of Ukraine Analytica and one of Ukraine’s sharpest analysts of international affairs. The two discuss last week’s announcement of sweeping changes to Russia’s constitution and their potential implications.
Throughout the discussion, Dr. Shelest weighs in on what she suspects Russian President Vladimir Putin is up to as he sets about radically reforming Russia’s political institutions. Dr. Shelest unpacks how the proposed amendments could serve to maintain Putin’s grip on various levers of power in Russian politics...
2020-02-0327 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 37 - Turkey, the Kurds, and the ‘Syria Problem’ with Shuvaloy Majumdar and Balkan DevlenIn the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Munk Senior Fellow Shuvaloy Majumdar was rejoined by Balkan Devlen, a frequent MLI author and an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen. Devlen is a foremost expert when it comes to the security policies of Turkey and Russia.
Following up on their discussion from earlier this year, the two discuss Turkey’s recent invasion of Kurdish held territories in Northern Syria and what the situation means for Ankara’s position vis-à-vis NATO and Russia. Majumdar and Devlen explore the complex geopolitical fallout that has e...
2019-11-0431 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 31 - Turkey's Geopolitical Role in the Levant with Shuvaloy Majumdar and Balkan DevlenIn the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Munk Senior Fellow Shuvaloy Majumdar sat down with Balkan Devlen, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen and a foremost expert when it comes to the security policies of Turkey and Russia. The two discussed recent developments in the Levant region of the Middle East, with a particular eye towards Turkey’s interests and geopolitical goals in the region vis-à-vis Russia.
Other topics of discussion include the ongoing civil war in Syria, what potentially warming relations between Russia and Turkey may mean for NAT...
2019-06-0229 min