In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with Michael Petric to discuss his latest paper, “Opportunities for Canadian Generative AI in the Indo-Pacific”. We examine the opportunities for Canadian AI in the Indo-Pacific, and what both government and industry can do to pursue them.

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Guest bios:

Michael Petric is an Advisor - Defence and Public Procurement at Bondy & Associates and a CGAI Fellow.

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Host bio:

David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

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Recommended Readings:

- "Opportunities for Canadian Generative AI in the Indo-Pacific" by Michael Petric

- "The Finest Hotel in Kabul" by Lyse Doucet

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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll

Release date:

16 January 2026