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Conference of Defence Associations InstituteCanada Narrows Choice for New SubmarinesCanada has shortlisted two international shipbuilders, Germany's TKMS and South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, for its Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, which aims to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's aging Victoria-class submarines. The program plans to acquire up to 12 conventionally powered submarines with under-ice capability and extended endurance, with the first delivery targeted for the mid-2030s. Both bids are now being evaluated for technical performance, delivery timelines, and potential economic benefits to Canadian industry. A final selection could be made as early as late 2025 or early 2026, with contract signing to follow. Full fleet delivery is projected to occur in the 2040...
2025-10-1453 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteCarney Launches New Defence Investment AgencyYesterday, as part of ongoing measures to streamline defence procurement, Prime Minister Carney and the Liberal government launched a Defence Investment Agency (DIA), tasked with accelerating the purchase and delivery of essential military equipment. The DIA aims to ensure that the CAF receives what it needs with minimal delay, while also promoting domestic industry growth. The agency’s creation comes at a time when Canada is seeking to diversify its defence partnerships with allies.On this week’s episode, Wendy Gilmour, Jeff Tasseron, and Ugurhan Berkok joined us to discuss several key aspects surrounding the creation of the...
2025-10-0242 min
HENRI: De Podcast#26 - Links, rechts en het CDA (S04)Deze week in Henri de podcast: de presentatie van Henri’s boek, is het CDA nu links of rechts, de nieuwe motierubriek en muziek van Yves Berendse.
2025-09-2635 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteIs Bureaucracy Hindering Military Preparedness? Modernizing Canadian ArtilleryOn this week's episode of The Expert Series, Anne Rifenstein sits down with Colonel (Ret'd) Stefan Boucher and Lieutenant General (Ret'd) Andrew Leslie to give a big picture analysis for the Canadian artillery's role over the next ten years for Canada. They point towards the reactionary approach to defence funding and how it addresses the Army, discuss the best pathways forward for the Artillery to develop its personnel and training programs, and the technological assets that would best serve the agenda of continental defence.Learn more about the RCAA: https://rca-arc.org/Subscribe to the...
2025-09-2643 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteNATO Article 4 Talks | Canada & Poland Strengthen Defence RelationshipIn early September, Poland reported a major escalation in Russian drone activity, with 19 drones penetrating Polish airspace. In response, Warsaw initiated consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty, a rare move that signalled concern the security of the entire Alliance. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also made a high-profile visit to Warsaw, where he met with Polish leaders and issued a joint statement reaffirming Canada's commitment to regional security and defence cooperation with Poland.To unpack these latest developments as well as the Canada-Poland defence relationship we’re joined by Polish ambassador to Canada, Witold Dzielski. Ambassador Dzi...
2025-09-1931 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWill the Coast Guard's shift to DND & the Ice Pact Strengthen Canadian Security & Industry?In response to an increasingly complex and competitive Arctic security environment, Canada has taken major steps to strengthen its maritime capabilities. Over the past year, this has included joining the trilateral "Ice Pact" with the U.S. and Finland, beginning construction on two heavy polar icebreakers, and integrating the Canadian Coast Guard into the Department of National Defence. These developments mark a significant evolution in how Canada approaches Arctic sovereignty, maritime security, and allied interoperability.On this week's episode of The Expert Series, Chris Henderson discusses the rationale and implications behind the integration of the Canadian Coast...
2025-09-1139 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWhat challenges and opportunities will the River-Class Destroyer pose for Canada's naval strategy?The River-class destroyer is needed to address the aging and retiring fleet of Iroquois and Halifax-class warships, whose capabilities no longer meet current and future operational demands. These new ships will ensure Canada maintains a credible naval presence to support national defence, international alliances, and emerging security challenges, particularly in strategic regions like the Indo-Pacific and the Arctic.On this week's Expert Series podcast, Tim Addison, Director of Naval Affairs, NAC & President, Ottawa Branch, discusses the River Class Destroyer’s intended role in international deployments and sea control missions, the integration of advanced sensors and an upgraded co...
2025-09-0534 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWhat Has Canada Learned from Op UNIFIER?Through Operation UNIFIER, Canada’s ongoing support for Ukraine demonstrates the critical role of middle powers in combatting contemporary security challenges. Since 2015, Op UNIFIER has provided training and advisory support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Helping to strengthen their capacity, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has served as a bridge to increase Ukrainian’s interoperability with other NATO partners. Particularly since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the mission has adapted to sustain Ukraine’s defence and institutional reforms by moving to third-country locations (remaining under Canadian direction). In this week’s Expert Series, Lieutenant Colonel Cole Petersen...
2025-08-151h 03
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteCan Canada Realistically Diversify Its Defence Partnerships Beyond the U.S.?The rapidly shifting international environment has sparked renewed interest in CANZUK cooperation as a potential axis for middle powers seeking to safeguard their autonomy and security. While Canada, Australia, the UK, and New Zealand have a long history of informal defence collaboration through arrangements like the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, formalizing CANZUK into a robust security partnership faces practical hurdles. In this week’s Expert Series, John Blaxland and Srdjan Vucetic explore the feasibility of Canada pivoting toward deeper defence cooperation and engagement within hypothetical alliances like CANZUK, given its geographic and economic dependence on the U.S...
2025-08-1345 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteCan Canada Afford to Stay Silent on Ballistic Missile Defence?As Arctic tensions rise, missile technologies advance, and U.S. foreign policy veers toward unilateralism, NORAD faces mounting pressure to evolve. But can it? And will Canada rise to meet the challenge alongside the United States, or risk being left behind? Furthermore, will Canada step into the BMD conversation?In this week’s installment of the Expert Series, Dr. James Fergusson joins us to unpack whether and how Canada and the U.S. can overcome political, technical, and geographic challenges to modernize NORAD effectively and ensure integrated, resilient North American defense against evolving missile and space-based threats. Fe...
2025-07-3129 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteHow the RCN is Preparing for 21st Century Threats: A Conversation with VAdm Angus TopsheeWith the Royal Canadian Navy facing urgent demands to grow its workforce, maintain aging ships, and prepare for increasingly complex security challenges in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific, can it balance immediate operational needs with long-term modernization?Today, Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the royal Canadian navy, joins us for a discussion on the future of the RCN, its challenges, priorities, and evolving role in a more contested global security environment.VAdm Topshee details the RCN’s efforts to rebuild its force through accelerated recruitment and training, sustain aging fleets while transitioning to ne...
2025-07-1528 minHENRI: De Podcast#23 - Waarom het CDA tegen stemt (S03)Deze keer in Henri de podcast waarom het CDA tegen de asielwetten stemt, Henri’s zomerplannen, waarom u een film over een lunchbox moet gaan kijken en muziek van Rogier van Otterloo.
2025-07-0458 min
Bram de Podcast4. Een krabpaal of kiezelsteen in je schoenIn deze aflevering van Bram, de podcast over de toekomst van de christendemocratie, buigen Allard Amelink en André Poortman zich over misschien wel de lastigste letter van het CDA: de C. Wat betekent het om christelijk geïnspireerd te zijn in een seculiere samenleving? Hoe ga je om met religieuze bronnen in de politiek zonder te vervallen in dogmatiek of soft idealisme? En: is die C een anker, een appèl – of vooral een marketingprobleem? .In deze aflevering:Wat betekent de C van het CDA in 2025?Politiek als morele zoektocht: tussen idealen en realiteitWaarom de Bijbe...
2025-07-0449 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteTrue North Strong? A Citizen's Guide to National DefenceCharles Davies Joined the Expert Series to discuss the need for Canada to rethink its approach to national defence in response to a rapidly changing global security environment.Davies analyzes the impact of the changing global security environment on Canada’s defence posture and strategy, why its essential for Canada to shed its identity as a “small power” punching above its weight and embrace its potential on the world stage, the need for long-term whole-life management of defence capabilities, a long-term, strategic approach to defence industrial policy, the importance of maintaining interoperability with the United States, and ultima...
2025-07-0358 minBram de PodcastNieuw seizoen: Op zoek naar de toekomst van de christendemocratieWaarom hebben we nog een politieke filosofie nodig in tijden van peilingen, proteststemmen en populisme? In dit nieuwe seizoen van Bram de podcast duiken André Poortman en Allard Amelink in de toekomst van politieke ideologieën in het algemeen en die van de christendemocratie in het bijzonder. In deze aflevering blikken ze terug op de politieke aardverschuiving van de afgelopen jaren, de val van het kabinet, de opkomst van de partijloze premier Dick Schoof en het veranderde politieke landschap. En ze bespreken wat het CDA op dit moment drijft, wat Henri Bontenbal uniek maakt in zijn leiderschap, en waarom de...
2025-06-1933 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteUnpacking Carney's Defence AnnouncementOn Monday, June 9th, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will accelerate its defence spending to reach 2% of GDP by the end of the 2025–2026 fiscal year, moving the target forward by several years.CDAI Board Member and former NSIA to the Prime Minister, Vincent Rigby, joined the Expert Series to analyze the announcement, discussing the challenges of getting to 2%, matching new investments with appropriate personnel amid a recruitment and retention crisis, and the necessity of procurement reform in reaching the 2% target on time. He also addresses the challenges inherent in juggling the stated goal of diversification away fro...
2025-06-1228 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteHow Ukraine pulled off 'Operation Spiderweb'Could a swarm of cheap drones launched from hidden trucks inside Russian territory mark a turning point in the Ukraine war?Nearly a week ago, Ukraine carried out a covert drone operation inside Russia, striking five military air bases and damaging or destroying a significant number of strategic bombers. The attack, codenamed “Spider’s Web,” involved 117 small, explosive-laden drones that were smuggled into Russia hidden in trucks, then launched remotely from locations just a few kilometers from their targets, significantly impacting part of Russia’s long-range missile and nuclear strike force.Federico Borsari and Alexander Lanoszka...
2025-06-0647 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteIs Europe Planning for Yesterday's War? Lessons from NATO's FrontlineAs Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on and tensions rise along NATO’s eastern flank, Lithuania is sounding the alarm, not just for itself, but for the entire transatlantic allianceIf countries like Lithuania or Latvia are tested and Canada—or other members of the Alliance—hesitate, it could damage the credibility of NATO's collective defence. This would not only undermine the Alliance, but embolden authoritarian powers globally. To deter growing Russian aggression and help preserve the international rules-based order, NATO allies, especially Canada, must modernize their defence posture, deepen cooperation with frontline states like Lit...
2025-06-0433 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteGhost Fleets: What does Maritime Autonomous Systems Integration offer the RCN?As maritime security environments grow increasingly complex, particularly in remote and contested regions like the Arctic, the RCN is considering adoption of maritime autonomous systems (MAS) to enhance surveillance, extend operational reach, and reduce risk to personnel.VAdm (Retd) Bob Davidson CMM, MSC CD, Cdr. Ryan Bell, and Kate E. Todd discuss the application of MAS, or 'Ghost Fleets', and how they can complement traditional vehicles in the RCN.They explore the challenges and advantages of MAS, particularly in the Arctic, its potential to allow personnel to focus more on strategic decision-making and mission planning...
2025-06-0350 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Future of the Five Eyes (FVEY) and Canada's Role in itWhat do recent changes in the United States’s strategic posture mean for the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance? Over the past several months, allies within the Five Eyes have flagged an alarming level of polarization within the U.S. intelligence community. While the alliance has faced challenges before, new difficulties regarding intelligence-sharing dynamics, as well as domestic politics, and bilateral relationships between individual partners have raised concerns. Today, we meet with Vincent Rigby, former national security advisor to the Prime Minister; Dan Stanton, former CSIS intelligence officer and current Director of the National Security Program at t...
2025-05-2338 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Golden DomeDr. Rob Huebert joins today's Expert Series podcast to discuss the implications of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Canada is exploring participation in the United States' “Golden Dome” defence initiative, unveiled by Donald Trump earlier this week. The Golden Dome, designed to intercept hypersonic, ballistic, and space-based threats, would mark a major expansion of American missile defence capabilities, echoing Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI).Dr. Huebert explains the technical ambition and geopolitical motivation behind the Golden Dome, contrasting it with Israel’s Iron Dome, noting the far greater complexity required for continental-scale coverage. While Canada has...
2025-05-2327 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteSir Lawrence Freedman | Lessons from Ukraine for the Future of WarfareHow did the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine reawaken strategic thinking in the West? Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine poses challenges for the future of international security. Joining us today is Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at King’s College London, to discuss the ways in which the global system is increasingly being shaped by hard-power confrontation. Beginning with a discussion in the strategic shifts that have emerged across the NATO alliance due to the war, Freedman highlights the positive increases in European defence capacity-building that have emerged as a result. Continuing on, he...
2025-05-2129 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteCanada Ignores the South China Sea At Its PerilHow should Canada increase its engagement in the Indo-Pacific region? The South China Sea has become a global flashpoint for economic and military tensions. Despite Canada itself being a Pacific nation, our regional engagement and relations with regional partners remain limited. Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Stephen Nagy joined the Expert Series to discuss the challenging context Canada now faces in developing its Indo-Pacific posture. Of the challenges presented, Berkshire Miller focuses on the current geopolitical dynamics of the South China Sea. He outlines ways in which Canada has so far worked to uphold the rule of...
2025-05-1551 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWhat Does Securing the Arctic Look Like?Faced with heated threats in the Arctic and American uncertainty in bilateral cooperation, Arctic sovereignty and security has emerged at the forefront of security concerns in the recent Canadian federal election.We met with Dr. Andrea Charron and Dr. Whitney Lackenbauer to discuss Canada’s answer to the Arctic question. With the 51st narrative still looming high on Canada’s mind, NORAD cooperation— tasked with protecting the Canadian-American Arctic air space—now faces new threats and stipulations that require the collaboration of Arctic Council allies and definitive Arctic infrastructure development.Investment in the Arctic’s infrastruc...
2025-05-1347 min
Buitenland met Boswijk#39 Anne Blanksma Çeta - Kiezen tussen twee kwaden in de buitenlandpolitiek.Anne Blanksma Çeta is lid van de CDA Buitenlandcommissie en presenteert hun rapport ‘Macht en Moraal in een kantelende wereldorde’. Het rapport is hier te lezen: https://www.cda.nl/cda-internationaal/nieuws/cda-com-mis-sie-buitenland-adviseert-partij-over-kantelende-wereldorde/
2025-05-1328 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWhat’s Stopping Canadians from Joining the Military?What is driving Canada's ongoing military recruitment and retention crisis, and how can the CAF address the challenges that are preventing it from meeting its personnel needs in an increasingly unstable global security environment?In this Expert Series episode, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine outlines the underlying causes of the CAF’s personnel crisis: outdated recruitment processes and delayed security clearances for permanent residents, to poor housing, healthcare access, and dissatisfaction with career management are keeping personnel processing numbers low despite an uptick in public interest. Charlotte emphasizes that fixing the problem isn’t just about funding—it requires political will...
2025-05-0629 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteIs Canada Ready to Compete for Influence in Africa?In today’s episode of the Expert Series, moderator Benjamin Ofosu-Atuahene talks with Dr. David Black, Dr. Marie-Joelle Zahar, Dr. Yolande Bouka, and Dr. Andrew Grant about the highs and lows of Canada’s Africa Strategy.Amidst talk of Canada diversifying its alliances, Canada’s Africa Strategy sets the scene for potential expansion of Canada’s relationships. An opportunity arises for Canada to do its part in creating global security; Africa, rich with natural resources, could lead to a more green and secure future.Topics to note include Canada-Africa relations, regional specificity of security issues from the...
2025-05-011h 06
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteHow Can Canada-Lithuania Defence Cooperation Strengthen NATO's North?In today’s episode of the Expert Series, we meet with Egidijus Meilūnas, Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada. Through conversations regarding Lithuania’s current defence buildup, Ambassador Egidijus Meilunas highlights the ways in which Canada-Lithuania defence cooperation can transform the alliance’s north. As Lithuania plans to increase its GDP spending on defence to nearly 5-6% by 2032, it is poised to serve as a model for other NATO allies. Particularly for other member states with direct borders with Russia, such as Canada and the rest of the Nordic-Baltic region, Lithuania demonstrates how focusing on deterrence is key to c...
2025-04-3046 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteHow Can Canada-Lithuania Defence Cooperation Strengthen NATO's North?What can Canada learn from Lithuania’s plan to increase its defence spending to 5-6% of GDP by 2032?In today’s episode of the Expert Series, we meet with Egidijus Meilūnas, Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada. Through conversations regarding Lithuania’s current defence buildup, Ambassador Egidijus Meilunas highlights the ways in which Canada-Lithuania defence cooperation can transform the alliance’s north. As Lithuania plans to increase its GDP spending on defence to nearly 5-6% by 2032, it is poised to serve as a model for other NATO allies. Particularly for other member states with direct borders wi...
2025-04-2935 min
Conference of Defence Associations Institute2025 Election: Comparing Conservative and Liberal Defence PlatformsWhat are Canada’s major political parties promising when it comes to defence, sovereignty, and foreign policy—and where do key questions and challenges remain?In today’s Expert Series episode, Vincent Rigby compares the two major party platforms on defence and security issues. Together, we highlight three crucial areas from both aspects of the Liberal and Conservative platforms: the commitment to 2% defence spending, sovereignty, and Canada’s foreign policy.The first of these issues is the “black and white” commitment to NATO 2%. While both parties have committed to meeting NATO 2% by 2030 with differing approaches, Rigby cautio...
2025-04-2326 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteCanada Isn’t Ready—But Must Be, FastWill NATO and its allies—including Canada—be able to mobilize quickly enough to address the evolving threat of Russia and China’s alliance? In order to prevent further escalation, political will must support our military capacity.In today’s Expert Series episode, we hear from Julia Soldatiuk-Westerveld, Justin Massie, Olena Snigyr, and Colonel (Ret’d) Michel Drapeau about the importance of Canadian participation in European security, the need to boost domestic defence industries on both sides of the Atlantic, and how delays for a ceasefire in Ukraine are sending signals to allies and adversaries alike on illiberal...
2025-04-2249 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteFrontline Latvia: Building Resilience and Readiness on NATO’s Russian BorderIn today’s Expert Series episode, Toms Rostoks, Director of the Centre for Security and Strategic Research at the National Defence Academy of Latvia, discusses Latvia’s evolving approach to national defence in the face of Russian aggression.The 2014 Russian invasion of Crimea was a turning point for Latvia’s national defence strategy. With the understanding that Russian aggression towards Europe would only continue to intensify in the years to come, Latvia adopted a total defence strategy, integrating military and civilian preparedness with increasing defence spending for a whole-of-society approach. Rostoks explores how this model, developed on NATO’s...
2025-04-1745 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteUnpacking the Liberals’ Latest Defence AnnouncementIn this Expert Series episode, we unpack the Liberal Party’s April 14 defence pledge, announced by Mark Carney, which outlines significant reinvestment in Canada’s military and defence industry. Key proposals include a centralized procurement agency, a new research bureau focused on emerging technologies, and efforts to boost domestic defence production and international partnerships—particularly through the EU’s Rearm Europe initiative.Panelists Dr. Justin Massie, Colonel (Ret’d) Charles Davies, and Gordon Venner reflect on the feasibility of these proposals, raising questions about the mandate, structure, funding, and integration of the new agencies with existing systems. They also...
2025-04-1545 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteDepoliticizing Defence and Rebuilding the CAFIn today's Expert Series episode, we speak with Peter MacKay, former Minister of National Defence, to discuss the defence and security challenges Canada faces today. From Normandy to Afghanistan, the Armed Forces have long been a source of pride for Canadians. While recent challenges in domestic procurement and recruitment have limited the CAF, it’s still possible to get back to the impactful force we once had.The recent tone from the United States has put pressure on our bilateral relationship, but none of it has been irreparable, says Mr. MacKay. From NORAD to intelligence sharing, the Ca...
2025-04-1044 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteCanada in Dangerous Times: Strategic Outlook 2025In this Expert Series episode, we meet with Dr. Rob Huebert and Dr. Philippe Lagassé to discuss this year’s Strategic Outlook: a timely and essential survey of the emerging and existing security challenges facing Canada at this dangerous inflection point.Building on his analysis for the CDA Institute’s 2025 Strategic Outlook publication, Dr. Huebert discusses several pressing challenges facing Canada, including threats posed by China and Russia in the Arctic, the need for Canada to become further engaged in the Indo-Pacific region, and continental defence. These challenges are heightened with changes brought on by the Tr...
2025-04-0857 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteCan Canada Afford to Rethink the F-35 Acquisition?In this Expert Series episode, we meet with Major General (Ret’d) Colin Keiver, Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Andre Deschamps, and General (Ret’d) Tom Lawson to discuss the potential cancellation or readjustment of the F-35 procurement deal, its impact on the Canadian defence sector, and its broader implications for the bilateral relationship.With defence and security issues making headlines ahead of the upcoming federal election, our panel emphasized the need for significant investment in Canada’s defence infrastructure and personnel. Our conversation touched on the strategic importance of the F-35 for Canada's defence capabilities, the implications of defen...
2025-04-0243 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteNational Security in the Age of AI and RoboticsIn today’s Expert Series episode, we meet Dr. Daniel Araya, Dr. Kurtis Simpson, Dan Ciuriak, Dr. Roberto Mazzolin, and Dr. Amos Fox to discuss how AI and robotics are redefining the future of national security.At a time when Canada faces the daunting dual task of improving its defence capability while ensuring economic security, our panellists explore national security in the age of artificial intelligence and robotics. Looking at the evolving domains of machine learning, automation, and global security, our panelists explore how these technologies are redefining national security in ways that policymakers, military leaders, and te...
2025-03-271h 14
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteNATO’s New Fault Lines: Where Does Canada Stand?In today’s Expert Series episode, we meet with Robert Baines, President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada, to discuss the impact of the U.S.'s shifting stance towards NATO and how this affects US-Canada tensions and NATO dynamics with European allies. Our conversation covers the importance of Canada reaching the 2% GDP defence spending benchmark and the need for enhanced strategic focus and prioritized investments in the Arctic. In the face of changing geopolitical dynamics, Canada must firmly assert its sovereignty, strengthen its Arctic capabilities and its relationship with European allies, and prioritize strong lea...
2025-03-2545 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteCan Canada Reduce its Dependence on the U.S?In today’s Expert Series episode, we sit down with Xavier Delgado to examine the evolving Canada-US relationship amid rising tariffs, trade disputes, and shifting economic policies. Within the context of President Trump's priorities since inauguration and Canada's economic future under Prime Minister Mark Carney, we discuss the broader implications for bilateral dialogue and continental defence cooperation.Together, we explore the roots of these economic shifts, the impact of tariffs and the ongoing trade war, and how both countries are responding to a rapidly changing global landscape. Today’s conversation also touches on the US’s shifting stance...
2025-03-2027 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 18
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteSolving the RCAF’s Personnel CrisisIn today’s Expert Series episode, we meet with Col (Ret’d) Terry Chester, LGen (Ret’d) Andre Deschamps, MGen (Ret’d) Colin Keiver, and Richard Shimooka to discuss the pressing recruitment and retention challenges facing the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).Highlighting a personnel shortfall unable to meet modern demands, the panel emphasizes the need for agile recruitment strategies, improved equipment acquisition, better infrastructure, and notes the current state of the military amidst these challenges. The panel also discusses the impact of geopolitical instability on defence procurement and the importance of maintaining readiness amidst budget constraints and elec...
2025-02-2544 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteBilateral Defence Cooperation in the ArcticIn today’s Expert Series episode, Dr. James Fergusson discusses the continued importance of U.S.-Canada defence cooperation in Arctic, despite political and foreign policy shifts in the U.S.He highlights how Canada's defence strategy remains closely tied to U.S. priorities—especially with NORAD and aerospace defence—and also discusses the complex and long-term challenges of expanding Canadian defence infrastructure in the Arctic, particularly in relation to F-35 integration and the costs associated with such projects. Fergusson is cautious about the potential for major geopolitical conflict in the Arctic, asserting that some of the threat...
2025-02-2131 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteArt of the Tariff: What Trump Wants from Canada and Implications of a Global Trade WarIn today’s Expert Series episode, we meet with Dr. Aaron Ettinger, Dan Ciuriak, Douglas Porter, and Dr. Erick Duchesne to discuss U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports, including the potential for broader tariffs on non-energy goods, as well as the ongoing negotiations between Canadian officials and U.S. policymakers. The panel explores the economic nationalism driving U.S. tariff strategies and Canada’s responses, which include efforts to diversify trade relationships, retaliatory tariffs, and strengthening its economic resilience. Together, our guests examine the potential impact on key sectors in Canada and consider the broader global implications of th...
2025-02-141h 11
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWe Don’t Declare Sovereignty, We Build It: Investing in Canada’s Arctic DefenceIn this Expert Series episode, we meet with Vice-Admiral (Ret'd) Robert (Bob) Davidson to discuss the growing importance of defence investments in the Arctic in light of Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre’s recent defence spending announcement. Davidson highlights the need for increased military capabilities, including submarine deployment, enhanced icebreakers with combat capabilities, and expanding the Canadian Rangers for local expertise and surveillance. Davidson also examines the necessity of bolstering infrastructure to sustain long-term operations, advocating for extended air operations and better communications. He notes the importance of addressing climate change and resource extraction in an environmentally responsible way...
2025-02-1322 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Hogue Report: Strengthening Canada’s Response to Foreign InterferenceIn this Expert Series episode, we meet with Wesley Wark and Richard Fadden to discuss the findings of Justice Marie-Josée Hogue's report on foreign interference in Canadian elections, which found no evidence of traitors in Parliament but highlighted the threat of disinformation.The report recommended 51 measures to enhance government response, including improving intelligence handling and protecting diaspora communities. Richard Fadden and Wesley Wark emphasize the need for robust mechanisms to detect and counter foreign interference, noting Canada's slow response and the evolving nature of threats. They also stress the importance of parliamentary involvement and the need f...
2025-02-0340 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Hogue Report: Strengthening Canada’s Response to Foreign InterferenceIn this Expert Series episode, we meet with Dr. Wesley Wark and Richard Fadden to discuss the findings of Justice Marie-Josée Hogue's report on foreign interference in Canadian elections, which found no evidence of traitors in Parliament but highlighted the threat of disinformation.The report recommended 51 measures to enhance government response, including improving intelligence handling and protecting diaspora communities. Richard Fadden and Dr. Wesley Wark emphasize the need for robust mechanisms to detect and counter foreign interference, noting Canada's slow response and the evolving nature of threats. They also stress the importance of parliamentary involvement and t...
2025-01-3140 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteHas Canada Fallen Behind in a Decade of Global Security Shifts?In this Expert Series episode, Vincent Rigby and Eugene Lang assess Canada's defence and foreign policy under Trudeau's leadership over the past decade, noting that the government has struggled to keep up with significant global changes. Together, we discuss how geopolitical tensions, particularly with China, Russia, and the United States, have evolved rapidly—and Canada's response has been slow. While there have been some efforts to adjust, these have often been reactive, fragmented, and lacking a cohesive long-term strategy. Rigby and Lang suggest that Canada's defence posture has weakened compared to a decade ago, and the country’s inf...
2025-01-2849 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThreats and Vulnerabilities in Canada’s ArcticIn this Expert Series episode, Dr. Andrea Charron discusses Canada's Arctic threats and vulnerabilities, focusing on the recently released Arctic Foreign Policy, state-based threats from Russia and China, and the erosion of the international order. Charron highlights that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) readiness to address these issues is compromised due to a lack of sustained attention, funding, and coordination from successive governments. Charron offers specific recommendations such as designating an Arctic champion and developing a concrete Arctic strategy in addition to stressing the importance of delivering on NORAD modernization projects, better resourcing the Joint Task Force N...
2024-12-1327 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteUkraine's Gamble in Kursk: What Comes Next?In today’s episode of the Expert Series, we convene three of Canada’s foremost experts on Russian disinformation. We are joined by Dr. Paul Goode, McMillian Chair of Russian Studies and Associate Professor at Carleton University’s Institute of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies; Dr. Maria Popova, Professor of Political Science at McGill University; and Marcus Kolga, Director and Founder of DisinfoWatch and Fellow at the CDA Institute for our conversation on this topical and timely issue. Discussing how recent developments in the Ukraine War have shifted narratives surrounding the conflict, we consider the implications of the Ukr...
2024-09-0537 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteChina and the PLA's Military Modernization: Implications for TaiwanIn this Expert Series episode, we meet with Dr. Oriana Mastro to discuss Chinese military modernization and what it means for Chinese hegemony in Asia and the Great Power competition with the United States. Dr. Mastro discusses the strategic importance of Taiwan to China, the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, and the technological advancements rapidly closing the gap between China and the United States. 📚 Check out Upstart: How China Became a Great Power to learn more about Chinese military modernization and its challenge to the United States: https://www.orianaskylarmastro.com/ The...
2024-07-3124 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteIs Canada’s Navy Prepared For the New Global Security Environment?In this episode of the Expert Series podcast, we meet with Tim Addison, Norman Jolin, and Adam Lajeunesse to discuss the current state of Canada's security challenges and our Navy’s capacity. Addison highlights the particular security challenges Canada faces in the 21st century, and notes the importance of an immediate response given the delays in ship procurement while Jolin analyzes the importance of Canada’s military towards our economic relations, and argues that Canada could face economic consequences if Canada does not take these threats seriously. Lajeunesse discusses whether Canada’s Navy is prepared to tackle this ne...
2024-07-2650 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteIs Canada Prepared for Incoming Cyber Threats?In this Expert Series episode, we meet with Chief Caroline Xavier of the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) to discuss emerging cyber and foreign interference threats Canada faces, CSE’s ability to counter these threats through active and defensive cyber operations and cooperation with allies, and ways Canadians can protect themselves from increasingly aggressive foreign threat actors. Encompassed within CSE’s mandate are vast capabilities designed to protect Canadian democratic processes and defence and security interests from foreign interference – capabilities now more critical than ever before in the context of current geopolitical tensions.The CDA Institut...
2024-07-2527 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Geopolitical Update: Trump Assassination Attempt, South China Sea Tension, President Xi RumoursIn this week's episode of the "Geopolitical Update" podcast, Joe Varner, Deputy Director of the Conference of Defence Associations, discusses new intelligence on an alleged Iranian assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, presumably in retaliation for the killing of Qasem Soleimani; China-Russia joint naval activity in the South China Sea and its implications for the already-tense regional security environment; and Vladimir Putin’s increased personal security measures, including the deployment of a Pantsir-S1 air defence system two miles from his home in Valdai. Varner also discusses news that President Xi Jinping suffered a stroke during the CCP's Third Pl...
2024-07-1809 min
Conference of Defence Associations Institute2024 NATO Summit RecapIn this episode of the Expert Series podcast, we meet with Alexander Moens and Ryan Dean to reflect on last week’s NATO Summit in Washington D.C. and what it means for Canada’s credibility in the Alliance moving forward. During the Summit, Canada’s announcement it would be working to meet the 2% defence spending threshold was met with skepticism by allies. In today's discussion, Moens and Dean suggest Canada focus its defence contributions more strategically on areas it can be most effective in, like the Arctic. We also discuss Canada and NATO’s role in a future confront...
2024-07-1639 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteNATO and Canada: The Cost of Defence Spending DeficitsWhat implications does Canada's defence spending deficit have for its relationship with NATO?In this episode of the Expert Series podcast, we meet with Yves Giroux, Justin Massie, David Bercuson, and Christopher Sands to discuss Canada’s defence spending, its failure to meet the 2% GDP spending commitment and implications for the alliance, the historical role of Canada within the NATO alliance, and the future of Canada-US relations and NATO. The CDA Institute is a non-partisan think tank that conducts research and education programming on defence and security. Learn more: CDA Institute
2024-07-151h 04
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWhere Does Canada Stand? Behind Closed Doors at the NATO SummitHas Canada lost the respect of the NATO Alliance and its members? In this Expert Series episode, we meet with Hon. Peter MacKay, former Minister of National Defence, to discuss the ongoing NATO Summit in Washington D.C., Canada’s ongoing failure to meet the 2% defence spending target set by NATO, and the consequences this bodes for Canada behind closed doors at the Summit. This episode also highlights the need for Canada to prioritize fixing the substantial challenges our military faces, including military culture and respect for our forces.The CDA Institute is a non-partisan thi...
2024-07-1128 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteTrump-Proofing NATO: Perspectives from EuropeAre the NATO Alliance and its European allies prepared for the possibility of a second Trump presidency? In this Expert Series episode, we meet with Jamie Shea, Steven Pifer, Julian Lindley-French and Leonard Schütte to discuss the implications of a second Trump term, the impact of European elections for NATO cohesion, and what continually shifting U.S. foreign policy means for the NATO alliance and the security of Europe. This episode also offers reflection on the health and purpose of the NATO alliance as it reaches its 75th anniversary amidst a changing global security landscape....
2024-07-0948 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Geopolitical Update: NATO Summit, Democrats Seek Biden Replacement, Cuba-China ThreatIn this week's episode of the "Geopolitical Update" podcast, Joe Varner, Deputy Director of the Conference of Defence Associations, discusses the poor performance of US President Joe Biden in last week’s national debate with former President, Donald Trump, instability in the Democratic party, and the geopolitical implications of a potential second Trump presidency. Varner also discusses Chinese aircraft carriers and warships operating in the South China Sea, Cuba’s upgrading of electronic spying facilities near Guantanamo Bay, which are believed to be linked to Beijing, China’s ambitions to develop naval bases in South America in the Caribbean, Russia...
2024-07-0508 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteNATO at 75: Can the Alliance Adapt to Global Security Shifts?How can NATO navigate internal disagreements and external pressures to effectively support Ukraine while maintaining unity and strategic stability amid global geopolitical uncertainties?In this episode of the Expert Series, join Alexander Lanoszka as he explores the dynamics of the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington. This episode features discussion on Ukraine's recent tactical successes in the war against Russia, the need for increased NATO support, Ukraine's membership prospects and the symbolic significance of the 75th NATO Summit amidst uncertainties such as the potential return of Trump and the rise of populism in Europe. Lanoszka also discusses Canada’s...
2024-07-0421 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteIs History Rhyming? Putin, Ukraine, Transatlantic Security, & the NATO SummitWhat can today's leaders and NATO learn from the parallels between our current international security environment and that which preceded the Second World War?In this episode of the Expert Series, join former Defence Minister David Pratt as he explores the critical stakes of the upcoming NATO Summit. Drawing chilling parallels between today's international security tensions and the prelude to World War II, Pratt delves into Vladimir Putin's aggressive moves in Ukraine, China's rising power, and other looming regional threats. Discover why NATO's support for Ukraine is pivotal in deterring global aggressors like China, North Korea, and...
2024-07-0325 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Geopolitical Update: South China Sea Tension, Ukraine Stalemate, Hezbollah, North Korea MissilesIn this week's episode of the "Geopolitical Update" podcast, Joe Varner, Deputy Director of the Conference of Defence Associations, discusses North Korea’s recent failed missile launch, which was potentially a hypersonic weapon; the war in Ukraine, which has become a stalemate, with neither Russia nor Ukraine achieving their war aims; Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza; Hamas’ attempts to rebuild its forces and the potential for a wider conflict involving Iran and its proxies; and amphibious drills undertaken by China in the South China Sea and their implications for regional security. Tune in to the "Geopolitical Update" every Friday...
2024-07-0309 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteKey Issues for Canada at the Washington SummitIn this episode of the Expert Series Podcast Gordon Venner, Kerry Buck, Stéfanie Von Hlatky, and Vincent Rigby discuss the present geostrategic climate and its implications for Canada at the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington. They discuss Russia’s geopolitical aims, the war in Ukraine, NATO's adaptability to emerging threats and changes in the geopolitical landscape, and the importance of Canada’s defence spending and commitments, particularly the 2% GDP target. The panel also discussed the globalization of crises and the complex and unpredictable nature of the current international security environment compared to the Cold War, new securi...
2024-07-0248 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteIs China Prepared to Invade Taiwan?On today’s Expert Series podcast Michael O’Hanlon, Raymond Kuo, J. Michael Cole, and Scott Simon discuss China’s recent military exercises near Taiwan and their implications for Taiwan’s security, the logistical challenges China would need to address for a successful invasion of Taiwan and Taiwan’s defensive measures against potential blockades or invasions, the domestic reaction in Taiwan to China’s most recent military drills, how Taiwan manages election interference and China’s gray zone tactics, and the new administration’s views on cross-strait relations and President Lai’s challenges in managing the relationship with China.The CDA Insti...
2024-06-2542 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWhat's Next After NSICOP's Revelations on Foreign Interference?Two weeks ago, The Expert Series hosted Steven Chase, Dick Fadden, and Wes Wark to discuss NSICOP’s Special Report on Foreign Interference. This week, we invited Robert Fife, Philippe Lagassé, Dan Stanton, and Marcus Kolga to the program to provide further insight and updates on the report's findings, developments since its release, and what measures will be taken to address the challenge of foreign interference in Canada’s democracy and institutions. The panel discusses the report's findings, focusing on the implications of potential collaboration between MPs and foreign entities, the varied reactions from political leaders, the effec...
2024-06-2141 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteIs Canada a Credible Partner in the Indo-Pacific? Stephen NagyStephen Nagy returns for season 3, episode 1 of the Expert Series to discuss Canada's latest defence policy update and its implications for regional security and engagement. He also analyzes the effectiveness of the Indo-Pacific strategy over a year since its release, strategic autonomy in Southeast Asia, regional security dynamics, the compatibility of FOIP and BRI, and the hedging strategies of Southeast Asian countries amid great power competition between the U.S. and China in the region.The CDA Institute is a non-partisan think tank that conducts research and education programming on defence and security. Learn more...
2024-06-2123 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Geopolitical Update: Nuclear Proliferation, Russia-North Korea Defence Pact, NATO SummitIn this week's episode of the "Geopolitical Update" podcast, Joe Varner, Deputy Director of the Conference of Defence Associations, discusses a new annual survey by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on global armaments, which found that the number and types of nuclear weapons in development have increased as states deepen their reliance on nuclear deterrence, the impact of a new strategic partnership and mutual defence treaty between North Korea and Russia, incidents involving a Chinese Jin-class submarine near Taiwan and a Russian Yasen-class submarine in Havana Harbor, and Canada's role at the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington. Tune...
2024-06-2110 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Geopolitical Update: Russian Warships in Cuba, G7 Summit, China-Taiwan Military DrillsIn this week's episode of the "Geopolitical Update" podcast, Joe Varner, Deputy Director of the Conference of Defence Associations, discusses Russia’s rationale for sailing a squadron of warships to Cuba and what we can expect in the hours ahead, Russian tactical nuclear drills in Europe near NATO and Belarussian borders, recent incidents involving Chinese naval and air drills around Taiwan, what Canada can expect from the G7 Summit in Italy, and escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas and their implications for regional stability. Tune in to the "Geopolitical Update" every Friday for expert commentary on the latest global af...
2024-06-1408 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteIndia's Surprise Election Result a Loss for Modi but a Win for Democracy? Rohinton MedhoraProfessor of Practice at McGill’s Institute for the Study of International Development and Distinguished Fellow for CIGI Rohinton Medhora joins us for the final episode of season 2 of the Expert Series to discuss the surprising outcome of India’s recent election and the factors that influenced it. Rohinton discusses the unexpected performance of Narendra Modi's BJP, the reasons behind their loss of parliamentary majority, and the broader implications for Modi's domestic and foreign policy. He also addresses the India-Canada relationship which is under strain following recent international security incidents, particularly, the murder of a Canadian citizen by th...
2024-06-1221 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteUnpacking NSICOP's Special Report: Foreign Interference in CanadaIn this special edition of the Expert Series, experts discuss the implications of NSICOP’s Special Report on Foreign Interference in Canada’s Democratic Processes and Institutions. The report, released by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, details serious allegations of parliamentarians collaborating with foreign actors. Steven Chase from the Globe and Mail, former CSIS director Dick Fadden, and CIGI Senior Fellow Wesley Wark join the discussion to analyze the report's findings, the implications of parliamentarians' involvement in foreign interference operations, assess the current state of foreign interference and explore proactive strategies and mechanisms to safeguard Canadian demo...
2024-06-0835 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Geopolitical Update, June 7, 2024: Indian Election Results, NATO-Russia, Middle East TensionsIn this week's episode of the "Geopolitical Update" podcast, Joe Varner, Deputy Director of the Conference of Defence Associations, discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP’s reduced power following the results of the Indian election and its implications for domestic and foreign policy, Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic and tensions in Europe between NATO and Russia, as well as escalating tensions between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran in the Middle East. Varner also touches on former President Donald Trump’s felony conviction in New York as well as the recently released NSICOP report delving into foreign inte...
2024-06-0708 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWhat does President Raisi's Death mean for Stability in Iran and the Middle East?Thomas Juneau joins us again for a wide-ranging discussion on Iran, from the impact of the death of President Riasi, to recent Canadian sanctions, the evolution of Canada's relationship with Iran, and the Iran-Israel conflict which escalated in April, with Iran’s first direct attack on Israel since the Islamic Republic was established in 1979. Juneau analyses the impact of this latest flare-up on the ongoing Israel-Hamas War as well as its potential implications for regional stability. To learn more about the CDA Institute: https://cdainstitute.ca/The CDA Institute is a non-partisan think tank that con...
2024-06-0523 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Geopolitical Update, May 31, 2024In this week's episode of the "Geopolitical Update" podcast, Joe Varner, Deputy Director of the Conference of Defence Associations, discusses recent developments in Iran's nuclear weapons program, North Korea's failed attempt to launch a reconnaissance satellite, the significance of the joint statement issued by President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin on deepening the China-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and what Canada can expect heading into the Washington Summit. Tune in to the "Geopolitical Update" every Friday for expert commentary on the latest global affairs.The CDA Institute is a non-partisan think tank that conducts research and education...
2024-05-3108 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWill Canada Address US Military Spending Concerns Ahead of NATO Summit?This past week, nearly one-quarter of the U.S. Senate criticized Prime Minister Trudeau over Canada's defence spending, urging Canada to present a plan at the NATO summit to meet the alliance's spending target. This was followed by comments from American Ambassador to Canada David Cohen about Canada becoming an outlier in NATO.These remarks are salient, given the upcoming Washington Summit, and in light of Canada’s recently released and long-awaited defence policy update, which pledged billions of dollars in spending over the next several years.These events serve as a basis to analyze Ca...
2024-05-3034 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteThe Geopolitical Update, May 24, 2024In the premiere episode of the "Geopolitical Update" podcast, Joseph Varner, Deputy Director of the Conference of Defence Associations discusses the repercussions following the death of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Alongside analysis on ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and China's military drills near Taiwan, Varner offers critical insights into the evolving geopolitical landscape for the week of May 24, 2024. Tune in to the "Geopolitical Update" every Friday for expert commentary on the latest global affairs.The CDA Institute is a non-partisan think tank that conducts research and education programming on defence and security. Learn more: CDA Institute
2024-05-2610 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteDoes BRICS Challenge the International Order?This installment of the CDA Institute’s Expert Series brings together perspectives from core BRICS members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—to explore the purpose of BRICS, its impact on the international rules-based order, and its role in challenging Western dominance. The panel discusses the relationships, priorities, and goals of member states; views on multipolarity in the international system; Brazil’s growing dependence on China; Russia’s geopolitical ambitions; India’s rising influence and complex relationship with China; China’s approach to global governance; and the impact of BRICS on South Africa’s alliances and foreign policy.Panel:
2024-05-2354 minConference of Defence Associations InstituteCanada’s strategic deficit cannot be neglectedHow can Canada strengthen its intelligence culture and break the habit of operating in silos? What has been the impact of a decades-long strategic deficit in policy coherence and what are the steps to overcome it?In this episode, Vincent Rigby discusses the hesitation between departments and agencies in the security and intelligence community to more proactively share and coordinate on intelligence, and how the new National Security Council could potentially alleviate issues that arise from siloed intelligence to strengthen Canada’s ability to respond to crises. Rigby also discusses hard-hitting reports from the National Security and In...
2023-12-2329 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteA resurgence for Putin in 2024?What does the war in Ukraine mean for Russian foreign policy under President Vladimir Putin and how is it being leveraged to drive a wedge between “the West and the Rest”? How did the Cold War-era great power competition between the United States and the former Soviet Union influence Putin’s worldview and inform his foreign policy ambitions? Dr. Angela Stent traces the underpinnings of contemporary Russian foreign policy under Putin to their origins in the Cold War and the subsequent collapse of the Soviet Union and dissects how Putin views Russia through the lens of its history...
2023-12-2112 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteStrengthening Deterrence & Defence in the Taiwan StraitIn this week’s episode, J. Michael Cole, Jude Blanchette, Shelley Rigger, and David Sacks join us to discuss the history of Cross-Strait relations, Taiwan’s military and logistical capabilities, the role of the United States in deterring conflict in the Taiwan Strait, CCP influence strategies and PLA activities in the Taiwan strait, and Taiwan’s strategic significance to the PRC. The panel dissects the defence capabilities needed by Taiwan in response to China's military posture, the Chinese Communist Party's use of political warfare, sharp power, and ideological narratives in shaping international order and influencing Taiwan.J. Michae...
2023-12-1954 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteHow would Trump 2.0 impact Canada (and the United States)?As the prospect of a Trump or a MAGA leader returning to the White House looms, how can Canada proactively safeguard its national security amidst potential trade turmoil? What implications would a MAGA-led America have on global alliances like NATO and, specifically, Canada's strategic positioning?Kim Nossal dissects the potential ripple effects of a MAGA resurgence, particularly under Donald Trump, touching on the role of trade in Canada's national security concerns, emphasizing the potential fallout of an "America First" agenda and the personal vendettas that may ensue. MAGA loyalists infiltrating key positions in the American state apparatus...
2023-12-1417 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWhat do assassination plots reveal about India's geopolitical rise?A US criminal indictment recently revealed an alleged plot connected to the Indian government to carry out multiple assassinations in North America. The indictment accuses Indian national Nikhil Gupta of attempting to arrange a killing in New York, linked to a case that strained Canada-India relations. The targets included Sikh separatist activists, sparking concerns about potential implications for India's Sikh minority and prompting high-level inquiries from the Indian government.In this week’s episode, Lisa Curtis and Sumit Ganguly joined us to discuss these recent assassination allegations and their consequences for U.S-India relations, India’s standing in g...
2023-12-1227 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteDoes the Global Security Reporting Program (GSRP) require more scrutiny?In the wake of allegations made by Mr. Spavor and their implications for Canadian security, this panel delves into the intricacies of the Global Security Reporting Program (GSRP) and whether it requires more accountability and oversight. Artur Wilczynski, Wesley Wark, and Philippe Lagassé discuss Spavor’s allegations against the GSRP, the evolution of the program in the context of emerging global threats, concerns raised regarding transparency and accountability, the difference between foreign intelligence collection and diplomatic reporting, strengthening cooperation between, GSRP, CSIS, and the foreign ministry, as well as the implications for placing the program on a stat...
2023-12-0934 minBram de PodcastDe toekomst van Europa met Esther de Lange (live vanuit Café Lobbes in Amersfoort)Hoewel het er in de verkiezingscampagne van 2023 nauwelijks over ging, hebben we er allemaal een mening over: Europa. Brussel bemoeit zich te veel met ons, Europa kost ons alleen maar geld, we hebben veto’s nodig, Nexit, we kennen ze wel. Het zijn niet alleen meningen van partijen in de marge. Ook grote rechtse partijen lijken Europa liever kwijt dan rijk. Aan de andere kant is er soms een naïef vertrouwen in Europa, alsof is Europa de oplossing voor alles. Allard en André gaan over deze onderwerpen in gesprek met Esther de Lange, europarlementariër namens het CDA en vi...
2023-11-281h 03Bram de PodcastIs het einde van het CDA in zicht? (met Pieter Jan Dijkman)Drie nederlagen op rij: landelijk, lokaal en provinciaal. Dramatische peilingen en sombere analyses. Het CDA lijkt het voortdurend af te leggen tegen BBB met Caroline van de Plas en eenpitter Pieter Omtzigt. Heeft het CDA nog iets te zoeken in het moderne politieke landschap? Zijn er christendemocratische alternatieven? Allard en André gaan er over in gesprek met Pieter Jan Dijkman, directeur van het Wetenschappelijk Instituut voor het CDA.
2023-04-281h 15
De Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenWéi eng Diagnos kann ee Liewe verännerenAn eisem 11. Podcast schwätze mir mam Sarah Urbing iwwert säi schwierege schoulesche Parcours. Hatt hat de Verdacht eng Dyskalkulie ze hunn an huet sech als Erwuesse Fra Hëllef gesicht. Wéi et him haut geet a wat him gehollef huet Beruff, Erwuessenebildung a Famill ënnert een Hutt ze kréien, héiert Dir an dësem Podcast.
Invitéeën:
Elisabeth Thull, Psychologin am CDA
Claudine Ernzer, Orthophonistin fir Lëtzebuergesch, Däitsch a Franséisch am CDA
Sarah Urbing, 34 Joer, schafft am Verkaf, huet vu Jonktem un Schwieregkeet...
2023-02-1738 minDe Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenTester fir den Diagnostik vu Léierstéierungen am Lëtzebuerger KontextInvitéeën:
Sonja Ugen, Research Scientist beim LUCET, dem Luxembourg Center for Educational Testing vun der Universitéit Lëtzebuerg
Alex Kockhans, Direkter vum CDA
Nina Dentzer, Pedagogin am CDA, Member vum Aarbechtsgrupp fir d’Ausschaffe vum Test fir Liesen/Schreiwen
Charel Bleser, Pedagog am CDA, Member vum Aarbechtsgrupp fir d’Ausschaffe vum Test fir Mathematik
2023-01-0535 min
De Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenTester fir den Diagnostik vu Léierstéierungen am Lëtzebuerger KontextInvitéeën:
Sonja Ugen, Research Scientist beim LUCET, dem Luxembourg Center for Educational Testing vun der Universitéit Lëtzebuerg
Alex Kockhans, Direkter vum CDA
Nina Dentzer, Pedagogin am CDA, Member vum Aarbechtsgrupp fir d’Ausschaffe vum Test fir Liesen/Schreiwen
Charel Bleser, Pedagog am CDA, Member vum Aarbechtsgrupp fir d’Ausschaffe vum Test fir Mathematik
2023-01-0535 minDe Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenLéierstéierung am ErwuessenenalterInvitéeën:
Nadine Grün, Enseignante am CDA
Chantal Buttel, Psychologin am CDA
Anna Stea, Aide-soignante, am Erwuessenenalter mat Dyslexie diagnostizéiert ginn
2022-11-1136 min
De CDA Groningen PodcastA9 KindermarketingLuister nu alweer naar de negende aflevering van onze wekelijkse podcast. In de nieuwste aflevering staat het onderwerp ‘Kindermarketing’ centraal. Wordt er teveel of juist te weinig gereguleerd rondom het beïnvloeden van kinderen door reclames en influencers?
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2022-07-1513 minDe Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenVun der Analyse zu der FërderungInvitéeën:
Doris Zangerlé, I-EBS an der Regioun 12
Nathalie Ginter , I-EBS an der Regioun 2
Diane Marx, Directrice adjointe am CDA a Coordinatrice vum nationalen Dossier vun den I-EBSen
Manuelle Schank, Pedagogin a Psychotherapeutin am CDA
2022-06-0945 min
De CDA Groningen PodcastA5 JongerenparticipatieIn deze aflevering van de podcast Gronings Goud praten Etkin, Lucas en Izaäk over het laatste politieke nieuws in Groningen en Den Haag en wordt besproken in hoeverre de politiek aantrekkelijk is voor jongeren.
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2022-06-0320 min
De CDA Groningen PodcastA4 DrugsIn deze aflevering van de podcast Gronings Goud praten Robin, Lucas en Izaäk over het laatste politieke nieuws in Groningen en Den Haag en over het groeiende drugsgebruik onder jongeren. Onvermijdelijk of onacceptabel?
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2022-05-2720 minDe Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenLiewe mat DyslexieInvitéeën:
Manuelle Schank, Pedagogin a Psychotherapeutin am CDA
Nadine Grün, Enseignante am CDA
Laura Thill, Bachelor an Heilpädagogik, mat Schwéierpunkt Berodung a Famill – am Alter vu 7 Joer mat Dyslexie diagnostizéiert ginn
2022-05-1643 min
De CDA Groningen PodcastA3 KapitalismeIn de eerste aflevering van onze gloednieuwe podcast Gronings Goud praten Etkin Armut, Lucas Mulder en Izaäk over het laatste politieke nieuws in Groningen en Den Haag en over de 24-uurs economie. Doorgeschoten kapitalisme of onvermijdelijk?
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2022-05-1329 min
De CDA Groningen PodcastA1 Past de monarchie nog in deze tijd?In de eerste aflevering van onze gloednieuwe podcast Gronings Goud praten Jalt de Haan, Lucas Mulder en Izaäk over het Koningshuis. Is de monarchie folklore of toekomstbestendig?
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2022-04-2928 minDe Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenSoll an der Schoulvakanz gerascht oder geléiert ginn ?Invitéeën:
Nathalie Braas, Orthophonistin am CDA
Sandy Weintzen, Léierin am CDA
2021-12-1524 minDe Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenWéi gesäit den Diagnostikprozess bei ADHS aus, a wéi wichteg as d’Formatioun op deem Gebitt?Invitéeën:
Diane Marx, Directrice adjointe vum CDA
Cathy Mangen, Directrice vum SCAP
Manuelle Schank, Pedagogin an Psychotherapeutin am CDA
2021-10-2030 minDe Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenWat as ADHS - d’Opmierksamkeetsdefizit-/Hyperactivitéitsstéierung ?Invitéeën:
Caroline Schummers, Psychologue am CDA
Layla Battistutta, Psychologue am CDA
Sandy Weintzen, Enseignante E.F. am CDA
2021-10-1426 minDe Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenWat as ADHS - d’Opmierksamkeetsdefizit-/Hyperactivitéitsstéierung ?Invitéeën:
Caroline Schummers, Psychologue am CDA
Layla Battistutta, Psychologue am CDA
Sandy Weintzen, Enseignante E.F. am CDA
2021-10-1426 minDe Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenDe Kompetenzzenter fir Kanner a Jugendlecher mat Léierstéierungen (CDA) a seng Zesummenaarbecht mat der Universitéit LëtzebuergInvitéeën:
Alex Kockhans, Direkter vum CDA
Antoine Fischbach, Direkter vum LUCET (Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing, Universitéit Lëtzebuerg)
2021-10-0631 minDe Podcast iwwer LéierstéierungenDe Kompetenzzenter fir Kanner a Jugendlecher mat Léierstéierungen (CDA) a seng Zesummenaarbecht mat der Universitéit LëtzebuergInvitéeën:
Alex Kockhans, Direkter vum CDA
Antoine Fischbach, Direkter vum LUCET (Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing, Universitéit Lëtzebuerg)
2021-10-0631 min