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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.
Episodes
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Dec 8, 2023 • 31min
Defence Deconstructed: Wargaming for Interoperability
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
Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding
Guest biography
Colonel Horner is the Commanding Officer of the Canadian Joint Warfare Centre.
Host biography
Dr. David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry
What Col Horner is reading:
On Killing Remotely by LCol Wayne Phelps – https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lieutenant-colonel-wayne-phelps-usmc-ret/on-killing-remotely/9780316628273/?lens=little-brown
Recording Date: 30 Nov 2023
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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Dec 7, 2023 • 45min
Energy Security Cubed: A Conversation on Energy Geopolitics with Daniel Yergin
Energy geopolitics expert and author Daniel Yergin discusses the post-Ukraine global energy order and lessons from his book. Hosts chat about COP28 and UAE's role. Guest explores energy geopolitics, historical context, impact of sanctions on Russian oil, and reading preferences including history books and thrillers.

Dec 4, 2023 • 45min
The Global Exchange: Reflections on the Indo-Pacific Strategy One Year On
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 Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Read & Watch:
- "Flashman: A Novel", by George MacDonald Fraser: https://www.amazon.ca/Flashman-Novel-George-MacDonald-Fraser/dp/0452259614
- "For All Mankind", https://tv.apple.com/ca/show/for-all-mankind/umc.cmc.6wsi780sz5tdbqcf11k76mkp7
Recording Date: December 1, 2023.
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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

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