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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 NetworkMarking Milestones for the NSS
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Jean-François Séguin, Parker Larson, Commander Jarett Hunt, Benoit Guyon, Charles Clow…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkDiplomacy for Extending Canadian Energy to Asia
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Randolph Mank about the energy opportunities in Asia and the importance of…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Future of North American Trade
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with John Parisella and Bruce Stokes to talk about Canada-US relations as we commence formal…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkA Conversation with the 1 Canadian Air Division Command Team
In the third episode of our series with the 1 Canada Air Division on Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with the Commander, Major-General Chris…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkGetting Major Projects Built in Canada
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle to discuss the latest updates on oil prices and some of the major news…
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Middle East Conflict and Canada’s Stake
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Gordon Venner and Jon Allen to discuss what is happening in the Middle East – Iran…
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Building a Canadian Marine Industry Through the NSS
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dirk Lesko, Jean-Francois Seguin, Lee Fromson, Travis Farrell, Francis Fontaine, Peter…
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Leadership for Canada's Energy Future
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Bahman Radnejad about the Government of Canada's latest paper, "Getting Major…
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Implications of Trump-XI for Canada
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Gordon Holden, Howard Balloch and Stewart Beck to the discuss the Xi-Trump Summit. //…
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Delivering on the Defence Industrial Strategy
In this two-part episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt and Dr. Craig Stone to discuss their most recent publications…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkOil and Imperial Overreach: The British Precedent
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Ian Wereley about the British imperial precedent for energy security issues, and…
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Hungary’s Election and Europe’s Diplomatic Balance
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Michael Ignatieff to discuss diplomacy and developments in Europe in aftermath of the…
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Building a Blueprint for the Defence Industrial Strategy
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Vice-Admiral (ret'd) Ron Lloyd to discuss his most recent publication, “Aligning Canada’s…
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Investor Views on Canada's Energy Strategy
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe talks with Patrick O'Rourke about the views of investors on Canada's energy strategy, and what this…
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The State of CUSMA
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Jonathan Fried and Kevin Nealer to discuss the current state of CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC. //…
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Tensions in the Gulf
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Thomas Juneau to examine current developments in Iran, assess the stability and trajectory…
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Washington, Hormuz, and Ottawa
On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss the vibes from Washington D.C. on CUSMA, continued closure of…
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Canada’s Navy Through Time
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee and Richard Gimblett about the Battle of the Atlantic…
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Rebuilding the Ranks: Inside Canada’s Recruit School
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine sits down with LCol Marc Kieley to discuss the work of the Canadian Leadership and Recruit…
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An Energy and Minerals Strategy for CUSMA Review
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Eric Miller about the role of energy in CUSMA/USMCA review and how Canadian…
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Eastern Europe's Populist Wave
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Sabine Sparwasser and Roger Hilton to discuss Hungary's latest election, populism and…
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Intelligence Leadership in the RCAF
In the second episode of our series with the 1 Canada Air Division, David Perry sits down with LCol Matt Cochrane to discuss his position, the role of the…
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The Role of Canadian Energy in the 2026 Oil Crisis
On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature a webinar focused on the role of Canada in the current energy crisis. For the intro…
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Pearson Family Correspondence
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Michael Pearson to discuss his latest book, "Private Letters, Public Matters: The Family…
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Inside the 2025 U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Report
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…
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Hormuz: A Multifaceted Economic Chokepoint
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Sara Vakhshouri joins Joe Calnan to unpack why disruption to the Strait of Hormuz has global economic and…
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Carney's Canada One Year Later
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with The Honourable Peter MacKay, The Honourable Jean Charest and Gary Doer to talk about Mark…
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The CAOC in Operation
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we present the first episode in our series with the 1 Canada Air Division. In our first feature, David Perry sits…
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Economic Consequences for Canada from Energy Crisis
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Charles St-Arnaud joins Joe Calnan to unpack the economic consequences of the ongoing energy crisis for…
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Reassessing the Canada–U.S. Strategic Relationship
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Peter Jones to discuss the ongoing components influencing Canada's relationship with the…
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IP and National Security
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Chris Pogue, the President Defence and Space at Calian Group. We discuss talk why IP…
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Canada at CERAWeek amid Global Energy Turbulence
On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss Canada's representation at CERAWeek, their oil price…
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One Year of Mark Carney
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Adam Chapnick, Raymond Blake and Ian Brodie to discuss Mark Carney's first year as Prime…
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The Future of the ITAR Exemption
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Lilit Klein to discuss her latest paper, "Canada, the EU, and the Future…
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Pre-War Context of Iran-U.S. Energy Geopolitics
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature a re-run where Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Greg Brew about the Trump Administration's…
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Dissecting USMCA
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Christopher Sands, Carlo Dade, Matthew Holmes and Laurence Herman to discuss Chris'…
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Indo-Pacific Ambitions
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Julie Kim, our Korea Fellow, to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip…
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Historical Precedent for the Persian Gulf Oil Crisis
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe is joined by David Detomasi to discuss the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf and the historical…
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Discussing Ukraine, Iran and Canada in World Order
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Andrew Rasiulis and `Paul Meyer to discuss Ukraine, Iran and what current events mean for…
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Inside Canada's Naval Command
In this of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. We discuss where the RCN sits…
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Trump, Iran, and the Most Volatile Day in the History of Oil Prices
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature an "as it happens" conversation between Joe and Rory Johnston as oil prices react to the…
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Beyond CUSMA
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Francisco Suarez Davila to discuss the current status of Canada-Mexico relations, where…
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Unpacking the Canadian Joint Forces Command
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with LGen Darcy Molstad and CWO Donovan Crawford of the newly created Canadian Joint Forces…
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The Strait of Hormuz
On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss the situation in Iran and the Persian Gulf, their oil price…
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Disaster Response Systems for Canada
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Eva Cohen to discuss disaster response capacity in Canada, looking at Germany's Federal…
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Operationalizing the Defence Industrial Strategy: Can Canada Deliver?
In this special Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, we’re featuring a special joint episode with the Conference of Defence associations, featuring a…
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Labour Force Considerations for Building Major Projects
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe talks with Chris Worswick about the labor force requirements for building major projects and how we…
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Inside the Future Borders Coalition
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Dr. Laura Dawson to discuss the operations of the Future Borders Coalition and CUSMA…
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Breaking Down the Defence Investment Agency
In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with Dr. Olena Kryzhanivska to discuss her latest paper, “Lessons and Warnings for Canada's…
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How to Think about Minerals and Defence Industrial Resilience ft. Jahara Matisek
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe talks with Jahara Matisek about defence industrial supply chains, critical mineral vulnerabilities…
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Middle Powers and Multilateralism
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with The Honourable Bob Rae to discuss middle powers and multilateralism. // Participants'…
The CGAI Podcast NetworkDefence Deconstructed: Caring for Ill and Injured Primary Reservists
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with DND/CAF Ombudsman Mario Baril to discuss his role as Ombudsman and his office's latest report…
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Energy Infrastructure and Rupture in the World Order
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe talks with Dennis McConaghy about the fate of the Canada-Alberta MoU amid choices about Canada's…
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Analyzing "A New Blueprint for Government"
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with The Honourable Kevin Lynch and Jim Mitchell about their book A New Blueprint for…
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The Future of Space in the CAF
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with BGen Christopher Horner to discuss Canada's plans for space, the creation and evolution of 3…
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Peace Through Strength? The Trump Energy/Foreign Policy in 2026
On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss the interaction of energy and foreign policy in the Trump…
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Engaging Canada and China
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Stewart Beck, Vina Nadjibulla, Ted Lipman and Hugh Stephens to discuss Prime Minister…
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Canada in Space
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with Mike Greenley to discuss the next bound of space exploration, the emerging space economy, Canada's…
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Shifts in Global Oil Flows amid Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe talks with Rory Johnston about how oil flows are shifting given the political turmoil in Venezuela…
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NATO in Transition
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Mark Norman, Vincent Rigby, Howard Balloch and Paul Meyer to discuss NATO, Carney, Trump…