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 ...
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In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed we sit down with Arianne Reza and James Davies. In this final episode of our National Shipbuilding Strategy series, we explore the growing role of Davie Shipyard in partnership with the Government of Canada. We look at Davie’s development over the years, its integration into the Strategy, and how it contribu…
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Warsaw to Washington: Ed Luce on Zbigniew Brzezinski
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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Ed Luce to discuss the life and legacy of Zbigniew Brzezinski in his new book, "Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America’s Great Power Prophet".//Participants' biosEd Luce is an author and the US national editor and columnist at the Financial Times.//Host bio:Colin Robertso…
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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan talk with Jason Doering about challenges to Canadian grids, as well as a novel idea - the development of a "Northern Interconnection" across Canada. You can find Jason's "Power System 101" here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jason-doering-p-eng-62340a2a_power-system-10…
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In this episode of Defence Deconstructed we sit down with Charlotte Duval-Lantoine, Robert Baines, and Nicolas Todd to reflect on the 2025 NATO Summit in the Hague and associated NATO Public Forum and NATO Industry Forum. We explore key takeaways from the 76th NATO Summit, including its major actions, how it compared to last year’s summit in Washin…
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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan talk with Yvan Cliche about shifting views from Quebec on Canadian energy and some initial thoughts on Federal major projects legislation in light of global energy risks.//Guest Bio:- Yvan Cliche is a researcher for CERIUM in Montreal and a CGAI Fellow//Host Bio:- Kelly…
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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Marius Grinius and James Trottier to discuss North and South Korea.//Participants' bios- Marius Grinius is a CGAI Fellow and was the former Canadian Ambassador to North and South Korea, Vietnam and the U.N. in Geneva. - James Trottier is a CGAI Fellow, a former Canadian Foreign S…
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In this episode of Defence Deconstructed we sit down with Dr. Davis Ellison to discuss the NATO Public Forum, taking place on the sidelines of the NATO Summit next week and what to expect from the NATO Summit itself.//Guest bios:- Dr. Davis Ellison is a strategic analyst at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies specializing in security and defence…
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The Trouble of Aging Grid Infrastructure
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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan talk with Kathryn Porter about the frequency issues and outages caused by mixing aging grid infrastructure with inverter-based resources, and what Western countries can do to bolster their grids.//For the intro, Kelly and Joe discuss Israel's strike on Iran and the nigh…
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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Aaron Shull and Vincent Rigby to discuss Canada's national security: what it entails, what we expect from it, and what aspects must evolve to meet the demands of today's political landscape.//Participants' bios- Aaron Shull is Managing Director & General Counsel at The Centre for…
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In this episode of Defence Deconstructed we sit down with Captain William Woityra to discuss his new paper, “ICE Pact Lurches to Life”. This underscores the ICE Pact as a trilateral alliance between Canada, Finland, and the United States, with a specific focus on collaborative efforts in icebreaker shipbuilding and the valuable insights shared by N…
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PONIs and Stallions: Building Major Projects
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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan talk with Heather Exner-Pirot about the new Canadian major projects legislation and how we should think about nation-building projects and Canada's national interest for energy.//For the intro, Kelly and Joe discuss the next month is oil prices and the prospect of pipel…
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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Senator Peter Boehm and Senator Peter Harder to discuss the 51st G7 Summit which will be held for the second time in Kananaskis, Alberta. //Participants' bios- Senator Peter Boehm is a former Sherpa and Chair of the Senate, Foreign Affairs International Trade Committee.- Senator …
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Breaking Down the Future of Canada-ROK Relations
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In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed we sit down with Dr. Julie Kim to dive into her CGAI research papers, focusing on the Canada-ROK relations and the future of their defence relations.//Guest bios:- Dr. Julie Kim is a Post-Doctoral Fellow leading the Korea Program at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a Country Expert on North Korea fo…
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A Retrospective on China's EV Overcapacity
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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Scott Kennedy about China's industrial policy around electric vehicles, what it means for China's economy, and how Western countries should react to this economic trend.You can find Scott's blog post for CSIS here: www.csis.org/blogs/trustee-chin…dized-yet-str…
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The Lion and The Landing: Churchill and D-Day
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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Allen Packwood to discuss his book co-authored with Richard Dannatt, "Churchill's D-Day". On the 81st anniversary of the Normandy Landings, we honour the Allied forces and their courageous efforts that led to the liberation of France.//Participants' bios- Allen Packwood, BA, Phil…
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In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed we sit down with Dr. James Fergusson, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Political Studies, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies. Today, we explore his research in his paper, "The Canadian Ballistic Missile Dilemma". The paper focuses on integrated air and missile dilemma (…
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Unpacking the Carney Energy Superpower Plan
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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan talk with Monica Gattinger about the energy priorities of the new Carney government.//For the intro, Kelly and Joe discuss the next month is oil prices, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and electricity plans in Indonesia.//Guest Bio:- Monica Gattinger is a CGAI Fellow an…
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A Deep Dive: Canada's Pacific Pathway in the Indo-Pacific
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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Hugh Stephens and Stewart Beck to discuss their piece published in policy Magazine, "Canada's Pacific Pathway: Building on the Indo-Pacific Strategy".//Participants' bios- Hugh Stephens served at Canada Missions in Hong Kong, Beijing, Islamabad and Seoul, and was Head of Mission …
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In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed, recorded March 23rd, I sit down with Will Richardson, a PhD student in Political Science at Carleton University. He specializes in International Relations and Public Policy. His Doctoral thesis will examine the intersection of Five Eyes military cooperation, emerging technologies and defence procurement. To…
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Critiquing the International Energy Agency
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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly and Joe discuss the role of the International Energy Agency, the Energy Information Administration, and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, and the energy security concerns following a loss of trust in the independence of global energy analysis as political concerns seep in.…
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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Gordon Holden and Paul Evans to discuss the relationships and tensions between Canada and China, and how the new Carney government will play into this.//Participants' bios- Paul Evans is Professor Emeritus at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of Bri…
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In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, recorded March 20th, David Perry sits down with James Grannan, the Vice President of Defence and Government Relations at Lastwall to discuss trends in cyber defence and security. //Guest bios:- James Grannan is the Vice President of Defence and Government Relations at Lastwall.//Host bio:David …
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A Thought on Alberta Separatism and Retrospective on the Decline of Globalization
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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature a retrospective on an episode released last year where Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Cullen Hendrix about a recent US Department of Labour ruling against Indonesian nickel production, how it demonstrates the decline of trade globalization, and what it could mean for Canada.//For…
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A Look into the Relations of India and Pakistan
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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Dr. Mariam Mufti, Randolph Mank and Vina Nadjibulla to discuss the deepening crisis between India and Pakistan and what it means for Canada.//Participants' bios- Dr. Mariam Mufti is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Political Science at the Universit…
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In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed David Perry sits down with Melanie Nadeau, the CEO of COVE. The two discuss the organization’s mandate, and where it fits within the wider defence marine ecosystem, it’s areas of focus, and how it works with businesses with an emphasis on some of their focus on dual-use technologies and their involvement wit…
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