The CGAI Podcast Network

In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, Vina Nadjibulla moderate moderates a panel from our conference North Pacific Defence Cooperation. The panel is framed around Strengthening Cybersecurity Cooperation and brings together MGen Dave Yarker and Dr. Jeehye Kim. // Guest bios: - Dr. Jeehye Kim, Senior Program Manager, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada  - MGen Dave Yarker, Commander,...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle about the energy implications of the National Security Strategy and the Canada-EU Summit, as well as some considerations for oil prices, finishing off with a discussion of Singaporean energy security. // Guest: - Kelly Ogle is a former CEO and Board Member at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Note: Join our...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Fen Osler Hampson, Martha Hall Findlay, Lawrence Herman discuss their latest publication titled "A Middle Power Charter for a Troubled World A Middle Power". // Guest bios: - Fen Osler Hampson — Professor of International Affairs at Carleton University and expert in foreign policy, diplomacy and global security. - Martha Hall Fi...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Dr. Jeehye Kim and Tae Yeon Eom about their recent publication with us titled " The Case for Canada-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Cybersecurity Cooperation". // Guest bios: - Dr. Jeehye Kim is the Senior Program Manager of Northeast Asia at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. - Tae Yeon Eom is the Project Manager of the "W...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan speaks with Rory Johnston about the differential between Canadian and global oil prices, the interaction with shipping problems, and why Canada should be thinking less economically and more strategically about oil infrastructure. // Guest: - Rory Johnston is a CGAI Fellow and the Founder of Commodity Context // Reading recommendation...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with General Wayne Eyre about his new book titled "Into the Breach: A Soldier's Journey". // Guest bios: General Wayne Eyre is a retired Canadian Forces officer who served as the chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) from 2021 to 2024. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Inst...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Admiral Pierre Vandier to discuss the alliance of preparing for the future of conflict and driving transformation and NATO's military capabilities // Guest bios: - Admiral Pierre Dominique André Vandier is a Navy officer who serves as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT). // Host bio: David Perry is a President an...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan speak with Heather Exner-Pirot about bill C-39 Building Canada Strong Act and what it means for Canada to start considering energy projects as in the national interest. // Guest: - Heather Exner-Pirot is a Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. // Note: Canada’s ec...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Jack Watling to discuss his book "Statecraft: The New Rules of Power in a Divided World", exploring how Canada and other Western powers can adapt to intensifying great-power competition by strengthening military capabilities, modernizing defence procurement, leveraging strategic partnerships, and building credible deterrence and...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Lieutenant-General Derek Macaulay to discuss his new role in the Indo-Pacific and what that means for Canada. Guest bios: - Lieutenant-General Derek Macaulay, Canada's Senior Military Representative to the Indo-Pacific (SMR-IP). // Host bio: David Perry is a President and CEO at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Music Cred...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan and Kelly Ogle speak with Dennis McConaghy about the remaining uncertainty surrounding the West Coast pipeline and how to think of the economic and strategic benefits of energy infrastructure in Canada. // Guest: - Dennis McConaghy is a former pipeline executive principle at Dialogues on Canadian energy and a Canadian Global Affairs...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Bob Rae to discuss how Canada can protect its sovereignty and independence amid growing US pressure and global instability. They explore ways to strengthen Canada’s economy, democracy, and international partnerships. // Guest bios: -Bob Rae was Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations from 2020 to 2025. He is a former premier o...

In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval‑Lantoine moderates a panel from our conference North Pacific Defence Cooperation. The discussion brings together Clare Helene McKendry, Joffre Leblanc, and Cpt (N) Robert Watt to examine partnerships for maritime security. // Guest bios: - Clare Helene McKendry, PhD Candidate, University of Waterloo -Joffre Leblanc, Deputy Dire...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle about oil prices and some of the major Canadian and international energy news and updates, particularly the recent announcement of the West Coast Oil Pipeline and what that means for Canada. // Guest: - Kelly Ogle is Chairman of Era and Board Member at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Note: Join our 2026 En...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Eric Miller and Seth Kursman to examine one of the longest-running disputes in Canada–U.S. trade: lumber. // Guest bios: -Seth Kursman is Domtar’s Chief Global Public Affairs and Communications Officer. -Eric Miller is a Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group. // Recommende...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt to discuss his recent book titled: "Forging Tomorrow’s Military". // Guest bios: - Dr. Alexander Salt is a Senior Researcher and Managing Editor at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. * "Forging Tomorrow’s Military" by Dr. Salt is now available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYLBHP6C?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRed...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Eric Miller about the mood in the US around Canada-US Energy ties in light of the recent economic and political updates. // Guest: - Eric Miller Founder and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group and a senior advior at Boston Consulting Group // Reading recommendation: - "How Asia Works" by Joe Studwell. https://www.am...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Jack Granatstein, Kim Nossal and Stephen Azzi to discuss the rise of anti-Americanism in Canada, what it reveals about the evolving Canada-U.S. relationship, and whether today’s tensions are another cyclical downturn or a more fundamental shift. // Guest bios: - Jack Granatstein is a prominent Canadian historian, author, and for...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Clare McKendry to discuss why the North Pacific matters to Canadian security and how deeper maritime cooperation with Japan and South Korea could strengthen surveillance, information sharing and response to emerging regional security challenge. // Guest bios: - Clare Helene McKendry is a Ph. D. Candidate in the Department of Polit...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Ben Cahill about the new US government's oil deal with Venezuela and considerations for the Canada-US energy relationships in light of these updates. // Guest: - Ben Cahill is a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center. Notes: -"Who Needs Venezuela When We Have Canada?" By Ben Cahill https:/...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson speaks with Pamela Coke-Hamilton about the changing global development landscape, the future of trade and aid, and how middle powers can respond to a more fragmented international order. They discuss strategic reglobalization, regional integration, and what a new Canadian development strategy could look like. // Guest bios: - Pamela Coke-Hamit...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed Charlotte Duval-Lantoine sits down with Brigadier-General J.S. Davis to discuss his experience commanding the air component of RIMPAC 2026. They explore how multinational exercises build trust, relationships, and interoperability among allies and partners. // Guest bios: - Brigadier-General J.S. (Jeff) Davis, CD, is a senior officer in the Royal Canadian Ai...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Michelle Leslie about how Canada's nuclear strategy can be leveraged for export. // Guest: - Michelle Leslie is an energy advisor and policy strategist working at the intersection of government global capital market. Notes: -"Canada’s Nuclear Export Moment" https://www.cgai.ca/pp_canada_s_nuclear_export_moment // Reading r...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Gary Doer and David Jacobson to discuss the current state and future of Canada–U.S. relations, including trade, border security, diplomacy, North American economic integration, and the changing nature of the U.S.–Canada relationship. // Guest bios: - Gary Doer is a former Premier of Manitoba and Canada’s Ambassador to the United...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Michael Cabral to discuss his recent publication titled "Canada and Strategic Competition in the Electromagnetic Environment". // Guest bios: - Michael Cabral is a fellow at the Canadian Maritime Security Network and a fellow at the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network. // Host bio: David Perry is a President an...