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The Canadian Global Affairs Institute
The CGAI Podcast Network is created and produced by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Join us each week to explore the energy, defense, and international affairs stories that matter to Canadians. Listen now to CGAI podcasts “The Global Exchange”, “Defence Deconstructed”, and “Energy Security Cubed”, and partner podcasts “Battle Rhythm" and “Conseils de sécurité”. Visit www.cgai.ca for more, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) is a charitable, independent, non-partisan, research institute based in Ottawa, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) is a charitable, independent, non-partisan, research institute based in Ottawa, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 39min
Defence Deconstructed: Renewed Violence in the Middle East
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 Thomas is reading:
Yemen Divided: The Story of a Failed State in South Arabia by Noel Brehony – https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/yemen-divided-9780857719706/
Recording Date: 27 Nov 2023
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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Nov 30, 2023 • 41min
Energy Security Cubed: Adapting to a New World for Energy with Yvan Cliche
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 between the Federal and Alberta government over the Clean Electricity Regulations and the Sovereignty Act.
You can find CGAI Fellow Rory Johnston's newsletter mentioned in the intro here: https://www.commoditycontext.com/
Guest Bio:
- Yvan Cliche is a CGAI Fellow and a Fellow at the University of Montreal's CÉRIUM
Host Bio:
- Joe Calnan is the Energy Security Forum Manager and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Reading recommendations:
- "Quill of the Dove", by Ian Thomas Shaw: https://www.amazon.ca/Quill-Dove-Ian-Shaw/dp/1771833785
Interview recording Date: November 27, 2023
Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Nov 27, 2023 • 54min
The Global Exchange: Modernizing Canada's Borders
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 Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University
- Matt Morrison is CEO of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)
Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Read & Watch:
- "Security. Cooperation. Governance.: The Canada-United States Open Border Paradox", by Christian Leuprecht and Todd Hataley: https://press.umich.edu/Books/S/Security.-Cooperation.-Governance3
- "Tress of the Emerald Sea", by Brandon Sanderson: https://www.amazon.ca/Tress-Emerald-Sea-Brandon-Sanderson/dp/1250899656
- "The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain", by Matthew Longo: https://www.amazon.ca/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774
- "From Left to Right: Saskatchewan's Political and Economic Transformation", by Dale Eisler: https://www.amazon.ca/Left-Right-Saskatchewans-Political-Transformation-ebook/dp/B09XJHM6M6
Recording Date: November 21, 2023.
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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Nov 24, 2023 • 55min
Defence Deconstructed: Partnering for Northern Infrastructure Projects
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 the support of CGAI’s Strategic Sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics Canada, Irving Shipbuilding and Hanwha Defence; our Gold Sponsor Raytheon Technologies; our Silver Sponsors AECOM, Amazon Web Services, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.
Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.
Guest bio:
Clint Davis is the Interim Executive Director of Pan Arctic Inuit Logistics
Shawn Gardner is the Executive Director of FOMAC
Joe McBrearty is President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories – https://www.cnl.ca/about-cnl/leadership-team/
Clarence Synard is President and CEO of the NCC Investment Group - https://www.nccig.ca/management/
Host bio
Madeleine Redfern is an advisor to the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry
Recording Date: 18 Oct 2023
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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Nov 23, 2023 • 51min
Energy Security Cubed: Troubled Energy Financing with Richard Norris
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 director of Pandreco Energy Advisors
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle in the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Reading recommendations:
- "The King of Montreal", forthcoming.
Interview recording Date: November 21, 2023
Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Nov 21, 2023 • 45min
The Global Exchange: Reflections on the 2023 Halifax Security Forum
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 CIGI
Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Read & Watch:
- "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada", by John Ibbitson: https://www.amazon.ca/Duel-Diefenbaker-Pearson-Making-Modern/dp/0771003269
- "Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue", by Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.ca/Conspiracy-Peter-Gawker-Anatomy-Intrigue/dp/0735217645
Recording Date: November 20, 2023.
Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcasts!
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Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Nov 17, 2023 • 57min
Defence Deconstructed: Preparing the Canadian Army for the Future
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 Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry
What BGen Demers is reading:
7 Seconds to Die by John Antal – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/7-seconds-to-die-col-john-f-antal-ret/1140360568
Recording Date: 8 Nov 2023
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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Nov 16, 2023 • 50min
Energy Security Cubed: Climate Science Narrative and Public Policy with Roger Pielke Jr.
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, including the Biden-Xi summit, Glencore's purchase of Teck coal assets, and the importance of Israel to Egyptian energy.
Guest Bio:
- Roger Pielke Jr. is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, a former scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and author of "The Honest Broker", where he is experimenting with a new approach to research, writing and public engagement
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle in the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Interview recording Date: October 26, 2023
Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Nov 14, 2023 • 52min
The Global Exchange: The Evolving Role of the Koreas in Global Affairs
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 three separate occasions during his career, including as Ambassador from 2018 to 2021. He retired from Global Affairs in 2022 and currently serves as a member of the steering committee of the Canada/Korea Forum
Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Read & Watch:
- "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology", by Chris Miller: https://www.amazon.ca/Chip-War-Worlds-Critical-Technology/dp/1982172002
- "The Glass Hotel". by Emily St. John Mandel: https://www.amazon.ca/Glass-Hotel-Emily-John-Mandel/dp/0525521143
- "Strange Bewildering Time: Istanbul to Kathmandu in the Last Year of the Hippie Trail", by Mark Abley: https://www.amazon.ca/Strange-Bewildering-Time-Istanbul-Kathmandu/dp/1487009666
- "Origins of the Irish" by J. P. Mallory: https://www.amazon.com/Origins-Irish-J-P-Mallory/dp/0500293309
- "The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future", by Stephen Poloz: https://www.amazon.ca/Next-Age-Uncertainty-Riskier-Future/dp/0735243905
Recording Date: November 13, 2023.
Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcasts!
Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs) and Linkedin.
Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 3min
Defence Deconstructed: Connectivity, Interoperability, and Pan-Domain Command and Control
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.eventbrite.ca/e/annual-defence-procurement-conference-tickets-705996182587?aff=oddtdtcreator
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, General Dynamics Canada, Irving Shipbuilding and Hanwha Defence; our Gold Sponsor Raytheon Technologies; our Silver Sponsors AECOM, Amazon Web Services, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.
Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.
Guest bio:
Kate Todd is CGAI's 2023-2024 WiDS Fellow.
Ray Hession leads ASW Canada’s national security and defence practice.
Jenessa Nava is Senior Director, Global Strategy, Mission Systems for Collins Aerospace.
Chip Sinclair is a Business Development and Capture Manager at Lockheed Martin.
Raj Thuppal is the Department of National Defence's Chief Information Officer.
Host bio
Julia Scouten is the President of Women in Defence and Security.
Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry
Recording Date: 18 Oct 2023
Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips