CDSN Podcast Network

Pour ce 50ième épisode du balado Conseils de sécurité, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent le Brigadier-général Éric Laforest, officier chevronné en opérations internationales et en planification stratégique, membre des Forces armées canadiennes depuis 1991. Tout au long de sa carrière, le Brigadier-général Laforest a exercé des responsabilités de commandement aux niveaux du pe...

General (ret) K. Bartels, born in 1952, joined the Danish Army in 1972 as a private. He has attended the Royal Danish Military Academy, the Royal Danish Defence College, l´École Supérieure de Guerre in Paris and the US Army War College in Carlisle. He has commanded company, battalion, brigade and division and has served in higher staff positions nationally and in NATO Headquarters. General (ret) K...

In this episode of the Field Report, join Hannah and Amy in Montreal, as they break down the discussions and panels of the 3rd annual Montreal Climate Security Summit, alongside several special guests! Thank you to the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE) and the Conference of Defence Associations Institute (CDAI) for their support in the making of this episode, and to o...

Dans cet épisode du balado Conseil de sécurité, nous recevons Giovanna De Maio, spécialiste des relations transatlantiques et de la politique étrangère des grandes puissances. Docteure en relations internationales et aujourd’hui chargée de mission au sein du CAPS du ministère français de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères, elle produit des analyses stratégiques sur les dynamiques américaines et l...

In the 31st episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, Steve Saideman and co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mt. Allison University discuss Trump’s rhetorical shift on the 51st state threat on a phone call with PM Carney, the fallout from #Signalgate including for allies and does Canada need to follow Denmark’s lead on rallying European allies? Thomas and Philippe explore the power of transfor...

Pour ce 48ᵉ épisode, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent Amélie Zima, chercheuse au Centre des études de sécurité de l’IFRI (Institut français des relations internationales), spécialiste de l'OTAN et de la Pologne. Docteure en science politique, lauréate du premier prix de thèse de l’IHEDN, elle a travaillé au sein de nombreuses institutions académiques et de recherche en Franc...

Prior to her appointment to the Royal Military College of Canada, Jill Scott served as Provost and Vice-President Academic Affairs, and professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa. In this capacity, Dr. Scott was chief academic officer and chief budget officer from 2019-2024, providing leadership in key areas such as equity, diversity and inclusive excellence, antiracism, Indigeno...

In the 30th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph. D., Professor at Université Laval. Steve Saideman & Anessa discuss wrapping up the Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale MINDS Network funded research on setting up Canada’s NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE) , the upcoming 16th UNIDEF event CSI Centre sur la...

Pour ce 47ᵉ épisode, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent Natascha Hryckow, conseillère principale pour l'Initiative de la Corne de l'Afrique. Cette entrevue nous plonge au cœur du parcours et de l’expertise de Natascha Hryckow, une figure reconnue dans la gestion des conflits, le contreterrorisme et le renforcement des capacités institutionnelles. Forte d’une expérience au sein...

In episode 29 of Battle Rhythm season 3, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur shares his professional opinion on the shocking exchange and fallout between two allies in the Oval Office last week as Steve looks for the silver linings. Steve and Artur also discuss France opening its nuclear umbrella a...

Dans ce nouvel épisode, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé s'entretiennent avec le Colonel Dariusz Niedzielski, chef d’état-major au Centre d’excellence de l’OTAN pour les communications stratégiques (STRATCOM). Fort d’une vaste expérience dans les opérations d’information et la planification stratégique, il partage son expertise sur l’évolution des communications stratégiques au sein d...

In episode 28 of Battle Rhythm's third season, Steve Saideman and co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mt. Allison University discuss JD Vance’s speech and subsequent reactions at the Munich Security Conference, NATO on life support, Conservative Party’s plan for a military base in Iqaluit, and a brief intro to the works of author Alistair MacLean. Today's feature interview Steve talks wi...

Dans ce nouvel épisode, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé s'entretiennent avec Tjorven Bellmann, ambassadrice d'Allemagne au Canada. Elle revient sur les moments marquants de son parcours au ministère des Affaires étrangères depuis 2013, en partageant son expérience en matière de politique de sécurité et de coopération internationale. La discussion explore plusieurs enjeux stratégiques...

In episode 27 of season 3, Co-hosts Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto) and Steve discuss Danish defence concerns; the success of PM Trudeau’s trade war speech; the future of NATO and Defence Minister Blair’s goal of reaching 2% by 2027; plus Canadian Armed Forces changes...

In our twenty-sixth episode of Battle Rhythm season 3, Steve joins Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia) in Kelowna to discuss President Trump’s inauguration, the current media and information landscape, impending Tariffs on Canada, along with thoughts on democratic backsliding. Our Feature interview is with Commodor...

In episode 25 of Battle Rhythm season 3, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve Saideman discuss PM Trudeau’s surprise announcement, the looming threat of US- Canada border security and tech billionaires influence on policymaking. For today's feature interview, co-host Wendy Wong interviews...

We are ending the year on a positive note with this Battle Rhythm / Notes From the Field crossover episode, co-hosts Steve and Hannah meet up with a few of the incredible leaders that make up this year’s cohort of HFX Peace With Women Fellows when they reached Ottawa on their whirlwind global tour. The Peace With Women Fellowship brings together senior, active-duty, military officers from NATO mem...

In episode 23 of Battle Rhythm season 3, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve discuss the Halifax Security Forum debate about women in combat roles, Trump, Trudeau, Tariffs and US asylum seekers along with martial law in South Korea. Today's feature interview is with Dallaire Centre of Exc...

In the twenty-second episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, with co-host Anessa Kimball, Professor at Université Laval. Steve & Anessa discuss upcoming NATO Parliamentary meetings in Montreal, communications espionage in European waters and Canadian implications for Trump’s cabinet picks. Today's feature interview is with Cmdre Matthew Coates. A native of Halifax Nova Scotia, Cmdre Coates is a Naval...

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In our twenty-first episode of Battle Rhythm season 3, Steve Saideman and Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia) trade baking schedules and recipes before diving into US election campaign strategies, Canada’s 2% defence spending prospects, plus the US and China relationship. Today’s feature interview is with co-author...

Welcome to a new episode of the Field Report's Spotlight Series, brought to you by the students of the 2024 NATO Field School. The Spotlight Series will shine a light on key issues and threats in the landscape of security and defence through expert analysis and in-depth discussions. How have NATO, security, and defence topics impacted electoral campaigns and voters' decisions? In today's episode,...

From the archives, an interview with Chief Warrant Officer Lucie Alain. The Resilience podcast provides resources on responding to trauma, empowering individuals to maximize their productivity and effectiveness in pursuing personal and professional goals.

In episode 20 of Battle Rhythm's third season, Steve travels to Pennsylvania, discussion on campaign spending ensues. Co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mt. Allison University and Steve also discuss New Brunswick's recent election, Canada-India relations, North Korean - Russian military cooperation and the escalation risk of US troops in Israel. Today's feature interview is with Rhonda...

In this second part of a two-part series on the 2024 NATO Summit, NATO Field School staff Sasha and Amy take you behind the scenes of Day 2 of the NATO Public Forum, held in Washington, DC in July 2024, alongside the NATO Summit. Join Sasha and Amy as they share their live reactions and insights, recorded in real-time between summit discussions. This episode will immerse you in the event, making y...