On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to Julian Lindley-French, Kate Hansen Bundt, Rob de Wijk, and John Allen about the support the West needs to provide Ukraine to win the war.

This episode explore the content of a strategy written by The Alphen Group: https://www.cgai.ca/a_comprehensive_strategy_to_secure_ukraines_future

Participants' bios

Dr. Julian Lindley-French is a Fellow at CGAI. https://www.cgai.ca/julian_lindley_french

Kate Hansen Bundt has been Secretary General of the Norwegian Atlantic Committee since 2010. https://thealphengroup.com/kate-hansen-bundt/

Rob de Wijk is the founder and non-executive director of The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies. https://thealphengroup.com/rob-de-wijk/

Gen. John Allen, USMC (Ret.), a member of the Washington Institute's Board of Advisors, is former commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/experts/john-allen

Host bio:

Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Recording Date: 21 February 2023.

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to MGen (ret'd) Scott Clancy about the objects flying over North America and the decision-making process behind shooting them down.

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and Davie Shipyard.

Participant's bio:

MGen (ret'd) Scott Clancy is a retired RCAF pilot, former NORAD director of operations, and a CGAI Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/scott_clancy

Host bio:

David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/staff#Perry

Read:

Developing Coaching Leaders by Scott Clancy (coming out soon) – https://scottclancy.ca/book/

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek – https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek – https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/

Recording Date: 16 Feb 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine moderates the second part of a discussion on the non-conventional threats complicating matters in the Indo-Pacific with Kyoko Kuwahara, Charles Burton, and Malcolm Davis for CGAI's Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific Conference.

Participant bios:

- Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is a Fellow and Ottawa Operations Manager at CGAI

- Kyoko Kuwahara is a Visiting Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a Research Fellow at The Japan Institute of International Affairs

- Charles Burton is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

- Malcolm Davis is a Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Host bio:

Dave Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/staff#Perry

Recording Date: 27 Jan 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle talks with Garrett Golding about challenges for the Texas electricity grid, and takeaways for securing the grid for a more electrified future.

Guest Bio:

- Garrett Golding is a business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Host Bio:

- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:

"The World For Sale", by Javier Blas and Jack Farchy: https://www.amazon.ca/World-Sale-Javier-Blas/dp/0190078952

Interview recording Date: February 9, 2023

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to the Hon. David Collenette, LGen (ret’d) the Hon. Andrew Leslie, and the Hon. Peter McKay about Canada’s defence policy and its future strategic position.

Participants' bios

The Honourable David Collenette PC, LLD, FCILT, served as a Liberal Member of Parliament from Toronto for 21 years and as a Cabinet Minister under three Prime Ministers – Pierre Trudeau, John Turner and Jean Chretien – https://natoassociation.ca/hon-david-collenette-pc-lld/

Lt. General the Honourable Andrew Leslie, PC, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD, MA has been a soldier, business leader and federal Member of Parliament. https://carleton.ca/npsia/people/andrew-leslie/

The Hon. Peter McKay served in the Parliament of Canada for over 18 years as a cabinet minister in high-profile portfolios, including Justice and Attorney General, Department of National Defense, Foreign Affairs and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. He now serves on the CGAI Advisory Board.

Host bio:

Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read and Stream:

What Is Government Good At? by Donald Savoie – https://www.mqup.ca/what-is-government-good-at--products-9780773546219.php

SAS Rogue Heroes – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10405370/

The Bodyguard – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7493974/

In the Line of Duty – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2303687/

Books by Daniel Silva – https://danielsilvabooks.com/the-books/a-complete-listing/

Book by Ken Follet – https://ken-follett.com/books/

Recording Date: 9 February 2023.

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine moderates the first part of a discussion on the non-conventional threats complicating matters in the Indo-Pacific with Kyoko Kuwahara, Charles Burton, and Malcolm Davis for CGAI's Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific Conference.

Participant bios:

- Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is a Fellow and Ottawa Operations Manager at CGAI

- Kyoko Kuwahara is a Visiting Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a Research Fellow at The Japan Institute of International Affairs

- Charles Burton is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute

- Malcolm Davis is a Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Host bio:

Dave Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/staff#Perry

Recording Date: 27 Jan 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss global events in energy security, including Canadian energy realism, the crisis in South Africa, and prospects for mining in British Columbia.

For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly talks with Mark Mills about the limits of energy transition technology, and implications for decarbonization goals.

Guest Bio:

- Mark Mills is a Senior Fellow focusing on technology for the Manhattan Institute.

Host Bio:

- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:

"Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives", by Siddharth Kara: https://www.amazon.com/Cobalt-Red-Blood-Congo-Powers-ebook/dp/B09Y462D6Z

Interview recording Date: February 3, 2023

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On this episode of the Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Jeremy Kinsman, Ralph Lysyshyn, and John Sloan for a discussion on the unfolding consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine nearly a year on.

Guest bios:

Jeremy Kinsman is distinguished Fellow of the Canadian International Council, and former ambassador to Russia and Italy, former High Commissioner in London, and former Ambassador to the EU

Ralph Lysyshyn served as Canadian Ambassador to Russia (with accreditation to Armenia and Uzbekistan) from 2006 to 2010.

John Sloan served as Canada’s ambassador to the Russian Federation, Armenia and Uzbekistan from August 2010 to September 2013.

Host bio:

Colin Robertson is a Senior Adviser and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/staff#robertson

Reading recommendations:

1. Black Wind, White Snow: The Rise of Russia's New Nationalism, by Charles Clover: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Wind-White-Snow-Nationalism/dp/0300226454

2. The City of Falling Angels, by John Berendt: https://www.amazon.ca/City-Falling-Angels-John-Berendt/dp/0143036939

3. Putin, by Philip Short: https://www.amazon.com/Putin-Philip-Short/dp/1627793666

4. Anything by Sally Rooney (to help you understand the young'uns): https://www.amazon.ca/Books-Sally-Rooney/s?rh=n%3A916520%2Cp_27%3ASally+Rooney

5. The Man Who Understood Democracy: The Life of Alexis de Tocqueville, by Oliver Zunz: https://www.amazon.ca/Man-Who-Understood-Democracy-Tocqueville/dp/0691173974#:~:text=Olivier%20Zunz-,The%20Man%20Who%20Understood%20Democracy%3A%20The%20Life%20of%20Alexis,Tocqueville%20Hardcover%20%E2%80%93%20May%203%202022

Recording Date: 1 February 2023.

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On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Peter Hammerschmidt talks about the role of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific in a Keynote Address for CGAI's Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific Conference.

Participant bio:

Peter Hammerschmidt is Assistant Deputy Minister(Policy) at the Department of National Defence

Host bio:

Dave Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/staff#Perry

Recording Date: 27 Jan 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss global events in energy security, including the upcoming restrictions on Russian oil product exports, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to South America, and possible Chinese restrictions on solar power technology transfer.

For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly talks with Ellen Wald about recent changes to American oil policies, and how this affects U.S. national interest.

Guest Bio:

- Ellen Wald is a CGAI Fellow, the President of Transversal Consulting, and Co-Founder of Washington Ivy Advisors.

Host Bio:

- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Reading recommendations:

Gaslighted: How the Oil and Gas Industry Shortchanges Women Scientists, by Christing L. Williams: https://www.amazon.ca/Gaslighted-Industry-Shortchanges-Women-Scientists/dp/0520385276

Oil, the State, and War: The Foreign Policies of Petrostates, by Emma Ashford: https://www.amazon.com/Oil-State-War-Policies-Petrostates-ebook/dp/B09RQ76RF5

Interview recording Date: January 25, 2022.

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.