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The CGAI Podcast Network
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…
Episodes
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Case for a Canada–Japan–Korea Cyber Alliance
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Dr. Jeehye Kim and Tae Yeon Eom about their recent publication with us titled " The Case…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkOil Prices and the Non-Economic Case for Strategic Infrastructure
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan speaks with Rory Johnston about the differential between Canadian and global oil prices, the…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkInto the Breach: A Soldier's Journey
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with General Wayne Eyre about his new book titled "Into the Breach: A Soldier's Journey". //…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkInside NATO's Readiness
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Admiral Pierre Vandier to discuss the alliance of preparing for the future of conflict and…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkA How-to on Building Canada Strong
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan speak with Heather Exner-Pirot about bill C-39 Building Canada Strong Act and what it means…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkStatecraft in a Divided World: What Canada Must Do Next
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Jack Watling to discuss his book "Statecraft: The New Rules of Power in a Divided World"…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkStrengthening Relationships with the Indo-Pacific
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Lieutenant-General Derek Macaulay to discuss his new role in the Indo-Pacific and what that…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkHow Will We Fill these Pipelines?
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan and Kelly Ogle speak with Dennis McConaghy about the remaining uncertainty surrounding the…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkReclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Changing World
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Bob Rae to discuss how Canada can protect its sovereignty and independence amid growing…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkPartnerships for Maritime Security
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval‑Lantoine moderates a panel from our conference North Pacific Defence Cooperation. The…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkA Pipeline in the National Interest
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle about oil prices and some of the major Canadian and international energy…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkLumber at the Border: Who Pays the Price?
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Eric Miller and Seth Kursman to examine one of the longest-running disputes in…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkForging Tomorrow’s Military
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt to discuss his recent book titled: "Forging Tomorrow’s Military". //…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCanada–U.S. Energy Trade: What’s at Stake in the Midterms?
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Eric Miller about the mood in the US around Canada-US Energy ties in light of the…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkIs Anti-Americanism on the Rise? A History of Canada-U.S. Relations
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Jack Granatstein, Kim Nossal and Stephen Azzi to discuss the rise of anti-Americanism in…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkNorth Pacific Security: Building a Trilateral Future
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Clare McKendry to discuss why the North Pacific matters to Canadian security and how deeper…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Argument for Canada over Venezuela
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Ben Cahill about the new US government's oil deal with Venezuela and considerations…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCan the Global Development System Be Rebuilt?
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson speaks with Pamela Coke-Hamilton about the changing global development landscape, the future of trade…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkTrust in Action: Lessons from RIMPAC 2026
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed Charlotte Duval-Lantoine sits down with Brigadier-General J.S. Davis to discuss his experience commanding the air…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCanada’s Nuclear Export Moment
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Michelle Leslie about how Canada's nuclear strategy can be leveraged for export. //…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkBeyond Trade: The Future of Canada–U.S. Relations
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Gary Doer and David Jacobson to discuss the current state and future of Canada–U.S…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Electromagnetic Spectrum: Is Canada Ready to Complete?
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Michael Cabral to discuss his recent publication titled "Canada and Strategic Competition…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkLeveraging Energy Data for Decision-Making
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Siân Pascoe about the role of data in understanding what's happening in Canadian…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkNegotiating with Trump: Lessons from CUSMA
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Brian Clow to discuss the lessons from Canada's original CUSMA negotiations with the…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCanada’s Defence Space Future
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with BGen Christopher Horner and BGen (Ret’d) Mike Adamson to discuss the Enhanced Satellite…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkEnergy Leverage for Trade: Not So Simple
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle about oil prices and some of the major Canadian and international energy…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkRebuilding Global Cooperation: Seven Priorities for the Future
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Joseph Ingram and Augusto Lopez-Carlos to discuss their latest work titled "Seven Policy…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCanada and the North Pacific: Cooperation and Strategy
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt to discuss his most recent work titled "Strengthening Canada–Japan–South…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkUnderstanding the Bet on the West Coast Pipeline
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Bryan Gould about the business case for the proposed west coast pipeline and the…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkAfter the Deal Fell Apart: What's Next for Canada-US Trade?
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Laura Dawson, Eric Miller, and Chris Sands to discuss the breakdown of the Canada-US…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkRetrospective on Canadian Civil-Military Relations
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed Charlotte Duval-Lantoine sits down with Peter Kasurak to discuss his most recent work "The Unequal Dialogue: Canadian…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCanada's Nuclear Strategy
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Jacquie Hoornweg about Canada's nuclear energy strategy and its role in advancing…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkMiddle Power Leadership: From Opportunity to Action
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Lawrence Herman, Martha Hall Findlay, and Thomas D’Aquiino to discuss their most recent…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Snow Dragons in the Arctic: Science, Strategy or Security
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Rob Huebert and Dr. Adam Lajeunesse to discuss Canada’s decision to shadow Chinese…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Breaking Point for International Maritime Energy?
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Matt Smith about the current global energy market status and updates. --- Guest: -…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkInflection Point
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Thomas Wright to discuss his book "Inflection Point: Biden, Trump, and the Future World…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCanada’s New Marketplace for Drone Innovation
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt to discuss his latest publication titled "Canada’s New…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkFuture of Energy
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle about oil prices and some of the major Canadian and international energy…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkYamanouchi Farewell
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi to discuss his great journey being a Japan's ambassador to…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkRim of the Pacific Exercise Visit
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Chris Kilford and Charlotte Duval-Lantoine to discuss their recent visit to the Rim of…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkShipping Amid Missiles in the Strait of Hormuz
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Michelle Wiese Bockmann about the extreme situation for shipping in the Strait of…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkAmerica Didn't Vote for This
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Ira Shapiro and David Weiss to discuss their book "Betrayed: America Didn't Vote for…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkPartnering For Sucess
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The discussion…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCanada's Energy Strategy
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Jamie Tronnes about Canada's energy strategy in relations to CUSMA renegotiations…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCanada's Strategy for CUSMA
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Drew Fagan and Perrin Beatty to discuss the renegotiations of Canada's strategy for…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkImplementing a New Innovation Agenda
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, Dr. Alexander Salt moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkDeconstructing New Energy Announcements
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Heather Exner-Pirot about the recent energy announcement and the role of critical…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCUSMA: The Next Chapter
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Robert Zoellick and Derek Burney to discuss the renegotiations of the US-Canada trade…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkIndustry Recommendations for DIS Implementation
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, BGen (ret’d) Chris Ayotte moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Future of US-Mexico Trade Relations
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Solange Marquez about current status of USMCA, particularly the trade relationship…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkNorth America at a Crossroads
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Gordon Griffin and John Manley to discuss the future of North American idea as Canada…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkDriving Implementation at Defence and the DIA
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval‑Lantoine moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Case for Air Conditioning
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle to discuss demand destruction for oil in China and the case for air…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkAmerica at 250: Democracy and the Future
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with David Frum to discuss America at 250, the endurance of the Founder's ideals and what…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Defence Industrial Strategy and Putting the Sovereign in Sovereign Capabilities
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Darren Hawco to discuss the defence industrial strategy and establishing…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCeasefire and Open Questions about Oil
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Rory Johnston about the potential peace deal between the United States and Iran…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Lost Genius of Liberalism
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Adrian Wooldridge to discuss his book The Revolutionary Center: The Lost Genius of…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkGreenland and the New Arctic Security Debate
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Scott Clancy to discuss his recent visit to Greenland as a guest of the Kingdom of…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkA Hormuz Peace Deal and LNG at the G7
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature a re-run of an episode from July 2025 where Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan talk with Kathleen…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkCUSMA and Trade in a New Global Order
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Jeremy Kinsman and John Negroponte to talk about trade and international diplomacy in a…