
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 568 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Dr. Alexander Salt moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The discussion brings together Ian Smith, Laurent Carbonneau, Dr. Kate Kaminska and Dr. Shannon Quin... more
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 minerals in the Canadian economy. --- Guest: - Heather Exner-Pirot is a Senior Fellow and Di... more
On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Robert Zoellick and Derek Burney to discuss the renegotiations of the US-Canada trade relations. // Guest bios: - Robert B. Zoellick is an American lawyer and former World Bank Gro... more
In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, BGen (ret’d) Chris Ayotte moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The discussion brings together Victoria Belbin, Eliot Pence, Philip Baldwin, and Marc Watters... more
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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.
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.
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.
Just discovered this podcast and it has been pretty interesting learning about the arctic.
One of the best podcasts for in-depth discussions about the machinery of the Canadian government, especially the military and diplomacy spheres.
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The show frequently covers defense, energy, and international policy with a distinctly Canadian lens. Episodes mix deep-dive interviews with analysts, former policymakers, and military leaders to unpack strategic themes like Arctic security, defense procurement, energy security, and Canada–US relations. Notable traits include a penchant for historical context, high-level policy analysis, and practical insights into military modernization and energy transitions. Listeners can expect rigorous discussion, relevance to governance and industry, and access to experts who translate complex geopolitics into actionable takeaways for government, industry, and academic audiences.
The format often blends long-form conversations, policy analysis, and o... more
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