In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Hon. Randall Schriver and Mike Kuiken to discuss their 2025 Annual Report to Congress by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. We look at the work the Commission has done, updates on the link between China and Iran, and how this fits in the U.S. national security defence ecosystem.

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Guest bios:

Hon. Randall Schriver is the Chair at the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission

Mike Kuiken is the Vice-Chair at the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission

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Host bio:

David Perry, President & CEO, Canadian Global Affairs Institute

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Recommended Readings:

- "Island at the Center of The World" by Russell Shorto

- "Wide Wide Sea" by Hampton Sides

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Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.

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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll

Release date:

17 April 2026