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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, o... more

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In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Today we discuss the recently released reports from the Auditor General this week on Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) recruiting and housing. We outline the restrictions ... more

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe and Kelly talk with entrepreneur and African energy advocate Magatte Wade about the realities of energy poverty in Africa and how to rethink Western development policy in light of the recent d... more

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Gaston Barban, Daryl Copeland, Evan Potter and Bernie Etzinger to discuss the ins and outs of public diplomacy. // Participants' bios - Gaston Barban worked at Global Affairs Canad... more

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we make available the third panel from our September 16th 2025 conference Charting Canada’s Digital Ambition, titled “Setting the Conditions for Success”. Featuring Jody Thomas, ADM Nutan Behki and Mel Crocke... more

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Recent Guests

Gaston Barban
Former Canadian diplomat at Global Affairs Canada, with experience in communications and public diplomacy.
Global Affairs Canada
Episode: Diplomacy in the Public Eye
Evan Potter
Associate Professor in the Department of Communications at the University of Ottawa.
University of Ottawa
Episode: Diplomacy in the Public Eye
Daryl Copeland
Author and former diplomat, notable for his contributions to public diplomacy literature.
Global Affairs Canada
Episode: Diplomacy in the Public Eye
Brenda Shaffer
International Energy and Foreign Policy Specialist and faculty member at the US Naval Postgraduate School.
Atlantic Council's Global Energy Centre
Episode: Africa's Dire Energy Infrastructure Needs
David Detomasi
Professor and distinguished teaching fellow of international business at Queen's University
Queen's University
Episode: Navigating the Politics and Geopolitics of Oil
Charles Parton
James Cook Associate Fellow in Indo-Pacific Geopolitics at the Council on Geostrategy
Council on Geostrategy
Episode: Canada in the China Equation
Thomas Röwekamp
Member of the German Bundestag and chairman of the Defence Committee
Bundestag (Germany)
Episode: Defence Procurement and Challenges Amongst NATO: Canada and Germany
RJ Johnson
Director of Energy and Natural Resources Policy at the University of Calgary School of Public Policy
University of Calgary
Episode: Unpacking the Risks for Canada's LNG Push
Richard Heydarian
Indo-Pacific Visiting Scholar and Senior Lecturer
Asia-Pacific Foundation and University of the Philippines Asian Center
Episode: The Philippines and the Politics of Maritime Tension

Hosts

Kelly Ogle
Managing Director at CGAI
Joe Calnan
Vice President of Energy and Calgary Operations at CGAI
Colin Robertson
Host of The Global Exchange

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Mixed bag.

    Decent on defence and IR stuff; energy stuff has to be taken with a grain of salt—still a bit stuck in the past there.

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    aballah
    Canada3 months ago
  • Building in the High Arctic

    Dave Perry is so good. A national treasure. This information on the High Arctic should be invaluable for future DND programs. The Canadian public needs to know the scope and challenges in order to induce private capital.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    36TFS Houdini
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great content, poor audio production

    I so badly want to love this pod but the audio quality is so poor (always super low volume, have to crank it way up, the "s"s are harsh and tinny, guests are often even quieter and scratchy) that I often give up 1/3 of the way through.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KLyow
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great podcast so far

    Just discovered this podcast and it has been pretty interesting learning about the arctic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    buddyguyman
    Canada4 years ago
  • Great discussions

    One of the best podcasts for in-depth discussions about the machinery of the Canadian government, especially the military and diplomacy spheres.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JasminCyr
    Canada5 years ago

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Some episodes are noted for being exceptionally informative, providing depth and clarity on complex topics most don't cover.

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Diplomacy in the Public Eye
Q: How do we measure the effect of public diplomacy?
It can be measured by determining changes in public attitudes and how well objectives are achieved post-campaign.
Diplomacy in the Public Eye
Q: Does soft power and public diplomacy still matter?
It probably matters more than ever as the US's image declines, creating opportunities for Canada to promote its own positive image.
Diplomacy in the Public Eye
Q: What is public diplomacy?
Public diplomacy is about operating diplomacy in public, engaging foreign audiences to create an attractive image of the country and advance its interests.
Setting the Conditions for Success
Q: Mel, from your perspective as the CIO of Air Canada, what are common challenges seen in digital transformation across industries?
Mel identifies the need for speed, direction, and execution without causing significant failures as critical challenges in digital transformation.
Setting the Conditions for Success
Q: Nutan, where do you think we currently are at in the government regarding digital ambition?
Nutan observes a clear ambition to be best in class digital government, but notes that challenges such as a lack of partnership between government and industry hinder progress.

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