The CGAI Podcast Network

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Andrew Rasiulis, Jari Vilén and Lithuanian Ambassador Darius Skusevičius to discuss the current situation in Ukraine from the perspective of Ukraine's neighbors. Participants' bios - Andrew Rasiulis is a CGAI Fellow - Jari Vilén is Finland’s Ambassador to Canada - Darius Skusevičius is Lithuania's Ambassador to Canada Host bio: C...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Trevor Neiman about the Business Council of Canada's report, "Economic Security is National Security." Read the report here: https://thebusinesscouncil.ca/report/economic-security-is-national-security/ Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding Guest bio: Trevor Neiman is Vice President, Policy and Legal Counsel at...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan talk with Rory Johnston about climate, geopolitics, and artificial intelligence in the oil market. For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan chat about the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Bab-el-Mendeb Strait. Guest Bio: - Rory Johnston is a CGAI Fellow at the founder of Commodity Context. Host Bio: - Ke...

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Julian Lindley-French and Lord David Richards about their recent Wilton Park report, The Future War: Strategy and Technology. You can find this report here: https://www.wiltonpark.org.uk/event/future-war-strategy-and-technology-conference/ Participants' bios - Julian Lindley-French is a CGAI Fellow, Chair of the Alphen Group and...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Colonel Christopher Horner about the work of the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre. This episode is the first one as part of our MINDS Collaborative Network, Triple Helix, which looks into the adoption and integration of emerging technologies in the Canadian Armed Forces. Learn more about our work here: https://www.cgai.ca/triple_helix De...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle has a conversation with Daniel Yergin about the post-Ukraine global energy order, and reflections on the lesson from his book, "The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations". You can find his book here: https://www.amazon.ca/New-Map-Energy-Climate-Nations/dp/1594206430 For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan chat about...

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Goldy Hyder and Jeff Nankivell to discuss the status of Canada's Indo Pacific Strategy one year on. Participants' bios - Goldy Hyder is the President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada - Jeff Nankivell is the President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senio...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Thomas Juneau about the hostilities that broke out in Israel and Palestine, and the repercussions in the Middle East. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding Guest: Dr. Thomas Juneau is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa and a CGAI Fellow. Host: Dr. David Perry is the President of CGAI. What Thom...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Yvan Cliche about adaptations to geopolitics and climate in global and European energy, as well as consideration of Hydro Quebec's new strategy. For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan chat about recent events in energy, including the upcoming OPEC+ meeting, the shutdown of the Cobre Panama mine, and the conflict betwe...

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Laura Dawson, Laurie Trautmann, and Matt Morrison to discuss lingering issues on the border between Canada and the United States. Participants' bios - Laura Dawson is a member of CGAI's Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition - Laurie Trautman is a CGAI Fellow and the Director of the Border Polic...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Madeleine Redfern speaks to Clint Davis, Shawn Gardner, Joe McBrearty, and Clarence Synard about building meaningful partnerships for NORAD modernization-related Northern infrastructure projects. This episode is a recording from our latest NORAD Modernization Conference, which took place on October 18, 2023 in Ottawa. This event was made possible thanks to...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle has a conversation with Richard Norris about troubles in financing for energy projects in a high interest rate environment. For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan chat about recent events in energy, including the OPEC+ meeting delay and Canada's fall economic update. Guest Bio: - Richard Norris is a CGAI Fellow and the managing...

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Ian Brodie and Darrell Bricker to discuss the 2023 Halifax Security Forum. Participants' bios - Ian Brodie is a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary and program director for the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Darrell Bricker is the CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs and a Senior Fellow at CI...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Briegadier-General André Demers about his role in preparing the Canadian Army for future threats. Guest bio: Brigadier-General André Demers is the Canadian Army's Chief of Staff Strategy – https://www.canada.ca/en/army/corporate/senior-leaders/army-strategy.html Host Bio Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Inst...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast we feature a lecture recorded from CGAI's recent speaker dinner featuring Roger Pielke Jr., "Climate Science Narrative and Public Policy". You will be able to find the slides from this lecture here: https://www.cgai.ca/climate_science_narrative_and_public_policy For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan chat about recent events in energy, incl...

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by James Trottier and Mike Danagher to discuss the changing role of the Koreas in global affairs. Participants' bios - James Trottier is a Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI), a lawyer, an international affairs consultant and a former career Canadian diplomat - Mike Danagher served in the Canadian Embassy in Korea...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Julia Scouten speaks to Ray Hession, Jenessa Nava, Chip Sinclair, and Raj Thuppal about how to implement the connectivity, interoperability, and pan-domain command and control aspects of NORAD modernization. Before that, Kate Todd and David Perry discuss the latest in defence news. Register to the Procurement Conference on November 29: https://www.eventbri...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle has a conversation with Heather Exner-Pirot on the recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling finding much of the Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional, and what it could mean for environmental regulation in Canada. For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan chat about recent events in energy, including the economics of CCUS, US sanctio...

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Kerry Buck and Michael Manulak to discuss their recent paper for Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, "Canada and the United Nations: Rethinking and Rebuilding Canada's Role". Find the paper here: https://carleton.ca/npsia/wp-content/uploads/Canada-and-the-United-Nations-Rethinking-and-Rebuilding...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Major-General Sylvain Ménard outlines the projects the Royal Canadian Air Force is pursuing to achieve NORAD Modernization. This episode is a recording from our latest NORAD Modernization Conference, which took place on October 18, 2023 in Ottawa. This event was made possible thanks to the support of CGAI’s Strategic Sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, Genera...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle has a conversation with Sara Vakhshouri about Iranian and OPEC energy supplies in the context of the Israel-Hamas war. For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan chat about recent events in energy, including Russian oil exports, the move by the Canadian Federal Government to exempt heating oil from the carbon pricing backstop, and t...

On this episode of The Global Exchange, host Colin Robertson moderates a panel discussion with Meredith Lilly, Steve Verheul, and Aaron Fowler about CUSMA and the planning underway for its mandatory renewal consideration in 2026. This panel was part of a discussion on our North American economic platform held in partnership with the Brookings Institution and the Business Council of Canada. For mor...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry is speaking to Alex McPhail about his book Win Big the EXA Way: A Personal Perspective on Canadian Procurement. Kate Todd joins the program to talk about the latest in defence news. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and CAE Participants bios Alex McPhail is President and CEO of EXA Consulting and author of Win Big t...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle has a conversation with Amrita Sen about global oil geopolitics as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to spill into a regional conflict. For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan chat about recent events in energy, including the IEA's World Energy Outlook 2023 Report and the role of Qatar in local politics and global energy geopolitics...

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Robert Kaplan to discuss international relations and the lessons from his two recent books, "The Tragic Mind: Fear, Fate, and the Burden of Power", and "The Loom of Time: Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China". Find his books here: https://www.amazon.ca/Tragic-Mind-Fear-Burden-Power/dp/0300263864 https://www...