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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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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Thomas Wright to discuss his book "Inflection Point: Biden, Trump, and the Future World Order". // Guest bios: - Thomas Wright is a leading geopolitics analyst, senior fellow at th... more

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt to discuss his latest publication titled "Canada’s New Marketplace for Drone Innovation" . // Guest bios: - Dr. Alexander Salt, Senior Researcher and... more

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Kelly Ogle about oil prices and some of the major Canadian and international energy news and updates --- Guest: - Kelly Ogle is Chairman of Era and Board Member at the Canadi... more

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi to discuss his great journey being a Japan's ambassador to Canada. // Guest bios: - Kanji Yamanouchi is Japan's ambassador to Canada. // Host bio: Colin... more

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Recent Guests

Alexander Salt
Senior Researcher at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Episode: Canada’s New Marketplace for Drone Innovation
Kanji Yamanouchi
Japanese Ambassador to Canada
Government of Japan
Episode: Yamanouchi Farewell
Charlotte Duval-Lantoine
Researcher/analyst discussed in episode
Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Episode: Rim of the Pacific Exercise Visit
Dr. Chris Kilford
President of the Canadian International Council's Victoria branch
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Episode: Rim of the Pacific Exercise Visit
Michelle Wiese Bockmann
Maritime intelligence analyst and writer specializing in sanctioned oil flows
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Episode: Shipping Amid Missiles in the Strait of Hormuz
David Weiss
Former CEO of Global Communities; former US Trade Representative official
Common Sense Coalition
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Ira Shapiro
Former US Trade Official; author
Former US Trade Official; author of Betrayed, America Didn't Vote for This
Episode: America Didn't Vote for This
Olena Kryzhanivska
COVE Innovation Defence Fellow at CGAI
Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Episode: Partnering For Sucess
Sylvain Menard
Country Director for Canada for RTX
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Hosts

Charlotte Duval-Lantoine
Host of Defence Deconstructed
Joe Calnan
Host of Energy Security Cubed
Colin Robertson
Host of The Global Exchange

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • So Hard To Listen To.

    Listening to these guys interview their friends and colleagues and be so insecure and put down any opposing ideas of people drives me crazy. But I need to hear their side.

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    Jammor66
    Canadaa month ago
  • 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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    3
    aballah
    Canadaa year 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
    Canada2 years 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.

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    KLyow
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great podcast so far

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

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    buddyguyman
    Canada5 years ago

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Praised for practical takeaways and real-world context
High-quality, policy-focused interviews with a strong regional angle
Balanced, in-depth discussions on Canadian defense and energy policy
Strong expert guests but some episodes feel dated or lengthy

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Shipping Amid Missiles in the Strait of Hormuz
Q: To start off with, can you walk us through what Windward does and how AI fits into maritime analysis?
Windward fuses open‑source and proprietary data from 40+ sources, including AIS and satellite imagery, to create an integrated operational picture of maritime traffic, using AI and agentic workflows to track, classify, and understand shipping patterns and sanctioned flows.
Yamanouchi Farewell
Q: How do you view the role of culture and public diplomacy in diplomacy and why was music a meaningful part of your farewell?
Public diplomacy is a genuine blend of personal connection and official policy; music helped humanize diplomacy, broke down barriers, and communicated sincerity, making bilateral ties feel tangible and heartfelt beyond formal agreements.
Yamanouchi Farewell
Q: What are the highlights of your time in Canada and the embassy's achievements in Canada–Japan relations?
The highlights include the first joint leaders' paper and the comprehensive strategic partnership, which has evolved into a six‑pillar framework covering geopolitics, security, economics, business, and culture, with tangible actions like LNG trade expansion and increased people-to-people exchanges.
Rim of the Pacific Exercise Visit
Q: Was there any discussion about what the exercise is intending to do in terms of areas of focus, plans to incorporate new activities, new domains, those kinds of things in the future?
Yes, planners talked about expanding beyond maritime focus to include cyber space and information warfare, while noting that RIM PAC remains unclassified which could constrain some of those activities; there is interest in broadening the exercise to reflect current threat ranges and interoperability needs.
The Future of US-Mexico Trade Relations
Q: How does populism influence trade negotiations between the US and Mexico?
Populism links economic policy to national sovereignty and political narratives, causing leaders to frame trade deals as victories for national sovereignty and to use negotiations as political tools. This dynamic makes it harder to reach durable compromises since domestic political pressures can override purely economic considerations.

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The discussions center on defense, energy, and international affairs with a Canadian vantage point, featuring policy analysis, maritime security, Arctic operations, and cross-border trade. Episodes repeatedly spotlight defence procurement, North American energy policy, Canadian-U.S. relations, and strategic diplomacy, often with a panel of seasoned diplomats, government officials, and industry experts. Notable is the emphasis on practical policy insights, regional industry perspectives, and timely governance questions, all presented through a rigorous, issue-focused lens. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want deep context on Canadian policy and geopolitics, including how global events affect national security, energy, and defen... more

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