The Argument for Canada over Venezuela

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed David Perry sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt to discuss his recent book titled: "Forging Tomorrow’s Military". // Guest bios: - Dr. Alexander Salt is a Senior Researcher and Managing Editor at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. * "Forging Tomorrow’s Military" by Dr. Salt is now available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYLBHP6C?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback // Recommended Reading: - "To Kill Nations: American Strategy in the Air-Atomic Age and the Rise of Mutually Assured Destruction" by Edward Kaplan https://www.amazon.ca/Kill-Nations-American-Air-Atomic-Destruction/dp/1501752049 // Host bio: David Perry is a President and CEO at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari // Recording Date: October 2, 2026 Release date: October 2, 2026

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 recent economic and political updates. // Guest: - Eric Miller Founder and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group and a senior advior at Boston Consulting Group // Reading recommendation: - "How Asia Works" by Joe Studwell. https://www.amazon.ca/How-Asia-Works-Joe-Studwell/dp/0802121322 - "A Gentleman in Moscow" A Novel By Amor Towles. https://www.amazon.ca/Gentleman-Moscow-Novel-Amor-Towles/dp/0670026190 // Interview recording Date: September 28, 2026 // 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 Judy Alomari Music credits to Drew Phillips

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 Canada, what it reveals about the evolving Canada-U.S. relationship, and whether today’s tensions are another cyclical downturn or a more fundamental shift. // Guest bios: - Jack Granatstein is a prominent Canadian historian, author, and former Director and CEO of the Canadian War Museum. - Kim Nossal is Professor Emeritus of Political Studies at Queen’s University. - Stephen Azzi is a history professor at Carleton University. - // Recommended readings: - "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump" by Maggie Haberman https://www.amazon.ca/Regime-Change-Inside-Imperial-Presidency-ebook/dp/B0FH2K4T1C - "Letters from an American" by Heather Cox Richardson. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari // Recording Date: September 9, 2026 Release date: September 28, 2026

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 maritime cooperation with Japan and South Korea could strengthen surveillance, information sharing and response to emerging regional security challenge. // Guest bios: - Clare Helene McKendry is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo. // Recommended Reading: - "Baltic: The Future of Europe" by Oliver Moody https://www.amazon.ca/Baltic-Future-Europe-Oliver-Moody/dp/1399814273 // Host bio: David Perry is a President and CEO at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari // Recording Date: September 22, 2026 Release date: September 25, 2026

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 for the Canada-US energy relationships in light of these updates. // Guest: - Ben Cahill is a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center. Notes: -"Who Needs Venezuela When We Have Canada?" By Ben Cahill https://www.barrons.com/articles/who-needs-venezuela-when-we-have-canada-6e327e71 // Reading recommendation: - "The Black Eden: Wonderfully evocative and atmospheric.' WILLIAM BOYD" by Richard T. Kelly https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Eden-Richard-T-Kelly/dp/0571346588 // Interview recording Date: September 18, 2026 // 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 Judy Alomari Music credits to Drew Phillips

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson speaks with Pamela Coke-Hamilton about the changing global development landscape, the future of trade and aid, and how middle powers can respond to a more fragmented international order. They discuss strategic reglobalization, regional integration, and what a new Canadian development strategy could look like. // Guest bios: - Pamela Coke-Hamition is an Executive Director of the International Trade Centre, the joint agency of the United Nations and World Trade Organization devoted to helping small businesses compete internationally. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari // Recording Date: September 15, 2026 Release date: September 21, 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 component of RIMPAC 2026. They explore how multinational exercises build trust, relationships, and interoperability among allies and partners. // Guest bios: - Brigadier-General J.S. (Jeff) Davis, CD, is a senior officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) serving as Deputy Commander Force Generation for 1 Canadian Air Division. // Host bio: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is the Vice President, Ottawa Operations and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari // Recording Date: August 25, 2026 Release date: September 18, 2026

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. // Guest: - Michelle Leslie is an energy advisor and policy strategist working at the intersection of government global capital market. Notes: -"Canada’s Nuclear Export Moment" https://www.cgai.ca/pp_canada_s_nuclear_export_moment // Reading recommendation: - "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity", by Peter Attia and, Bill Gifford. https://www.amazon.ca/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599 // Interview recording Date: September 10, 2026 // 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 Judy Alomari Music credits to Drew Phillips

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. relations, including trade, border security, diplomacy, North American economic integration, and the changing nature of the U.S.–Canada relationship. // Guest bios: - Gary Doer is a former Premier of Manitoba and Canada’s Ambassador to the United States. -David Jacobson is a former U.S. Ambassador to Canada under President Barack Obama. // Recommended readings: - "Narritve of Empire" by Gore Vidal https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/narratives-of-empire/39097/?srsltid=AfmBOoptzN-bVXNyI-jTmC4EnzhX0RPG5wMN9urmSNaHR-bJosC23cL8 // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari // Recording Date: September 10, 2026 Release date: September 14, 2026

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Michael Cabral to discuss his recent publication titled "Canada and Strategic Competition in the Electromagnetic Environment". // Guest bios: - Michael Cabral is a fellow at the Canadian Maritime Security Network and a fellow at the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network. // Host bio: David Perry is a President and CEO at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari // Recording Date: September 3, 2026 Release date: September 11, 2026