In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed, we make available a CGAI webinar conducted in April with Andrew Rasiulis, Chris Shapardanov, Alexandra Richards, Robert Baines and Chris Kilford on their respective travels and experiences to the multinational brigade in Latvia. This webinar was made possible due to a NATO Public Policy grant.

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Guest bios:

- Andrew Rasiulis is a CGAI Fellow who previously served in the Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence.

- Chris Shapardanov is a member of the University of Ottawa's Information Integrity Lab and a former diplomat. He is now a Senior Associate at David Pratt and Associates.

- Alexandra Richards is a PhD candidate at Simon Frasier University working on public opinion, security and defence issues.

- Robert Baines is the President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada.

- Chris Kilford is the President of Victoria Branch of the Canadian International Council. He previously had a 36 year career in the Canadian Armed Forces Forces.

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Host bio:

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

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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll

Release date:

08 August 2025