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On Defence and Security

by Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP)
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    "To sharpen NATO’s technological edge and provide decisive defence and security effects, DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) works innovators, end users and Allied nations to find, accelerate and promote the…

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    March 26, 2026 · 57 min

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  • To Five Percent or Close to it? On the Path to Higher Defence Spending

    February 25, 2026 · 31 min

    CIDP Director and host of today's episode Michael Murphy is joined by Anessa Kimball, Professor of political science in international relations at Université Laval. They sit down to discuss Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy through its…

  • Joint Operations, Defence of the Homeland & Defence Modernization

    January 26, 2026 · 43 min

    US Army War College Visiting Defence Fellow and host of today's episode LTC Nicholas Currie is joined by today's guest MGen Chris McKenna (Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division). They will discuss joint operations in Canada and abroad…

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  • Publishing Ep. 4 - Canadian Foreign Policy Journal

    January 12, 2026 · 11 min

    Host Michael P.A. Murphy is joined by our guest Philippe Lagassé, Associate Professor, Barton Chair in International Affairs, Carleton University. Phillipe is co-editor of the CFPJ. Canadian Foreign Policy Journal ( CFPJ ) is a fully…

  • Publishing Ep. 3 - Armed Forces & Society Journal

    December 9, 2025 · 26 min

    Host Michael P.A. Murphy is joined by our guest Ori Swed, Associate Professor, Texas Tech University. Ori is Editor-in-Chief of the Armed Forces & Society Journal. Armed Forces & Society: an interdisciplinary journal publishes articles…

  • When is it Genocide? Thinking about the Crime of Crimes

    November 26, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

    CIDP Associate Director and host of today's episode Amarnath Amarasingam is discussing Genocide, the crime of crimes, with guest Mark Kersten, assistant Professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at the University of the…

  • Publishing Ep. 2 - International Journal

    November 11, 2025 · 17 min

    Host Michael P.A. Murphy is joined by our guests Asa McKercher, Steven K. Hudson Research Chair at St Francis Xavier University, and Leah Sarson, Director, Centre for the Study of Security and Development, Dalhousie University. Both Asa…

  • Challenges at Sea aboard the HMCS Ville de Québec

    October 29, 2025 · 44 min

    CIDP Fellow and host of today's episode H. Christian Breede is joined by our guest Commander Peter MacNeil (Commanding Officer, HMCS Ville de Québec) to discuss his experience on the sea, what leadership means to him, and the influence…

  • Publishing Ep. 1 - Defence Studies Journal and Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies

    October 9, 2025 · 27 min

    Host Michael P.A. Murphy is joined by our guests Simon J. Smith and Christoph Harig, both associate professors at the Royal Danish Defence College. Simon is the Editor in Chief at the Defence Studies journal and Christoph is Chief Editor…

  • The Importance of Leadership in Enhancing Military Combat Effectiveness.

    September 24, 2025 · 44 min

    Host Col Nicolas Gauthier is joined by today’s guest and CIDP Fellow H. Christian Breede. What role does the leader character play in the profession of arms? Nick and Christian discuss the role of leadership as central to the creation of…

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About the show

On Defence and Security – is a podcast series that examines defence and military affairs both in Canada and internationally. Bridging the gap between academic research and policy is crucial, especially in areas as complex and important as military and defense affairs. By providing a platform for informed discussions, Conversations on Defence and Security can help policymakers make more well-informed decisions and enable the public to better understand these critical issues. It likely serves as a resource for scholars, policymakers, military personnel, and anyone interested in defense and security matters, both in Canada and globally.