CDSN Podcast Network
The CDSN Podcast Network features five distinct podcasts covering defence and security topics. Battle Rhythm offers timely discussions and expert conversations on current defence issues. Conseils de sécurité provides similar content in French. SecurityScape highlights research from graduate students in military and security studies. The NATO Field Report shares field experiences from the NATO Field School. Resilience Plus focuses on resilience-related topics.
Episodes
Episode 4.26: Regulating Tech with Dr. Wendy Wong
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-hosts Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia) and Steve Saideman. Steve and Wendy discuss Alberta Referendum results; Elon Musk's Starshield and Ukraine; along with how to regulate social media companies through different accountability tools. Today’s feature interview
Episode 3: Unequal Dialogues with Lucas F. Schleusener on Civilian Advocacy
Welcome to Episode 3 of Unequal Dialogues, part of the CDSN Podcast Network. In this episode, host Dr. Manaswini Ramkumar is joined by Lucas Schleusener to examine the intricacies and dynamics of civil-military relations.
Lucas F. Schleusener is a writer, educator, and national security strategist whose work examines service, institutional trust, democratic legitimacy, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion in
Episode 4.25: Trust Building Measures with Dr. Vanessa Brown
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Dr. Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University. Steve and Thomas discuss the RAF Fairford incident that led to five UK nationals being arrested and later released; Canadian decisions on developing anti-drone capabilities; and a discussion of retired former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre as he has recently published
Episode 4.24: How We Strengthen World Order in an Age of Insecurity with Dr. Michael Manulak
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow at GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve Saideman discuss aging punks and the meaning of EU associate membership for Canada, while Artur provides insights on the benefits of a closer Canada-Norway relationship.
In today’s feature interview, Steve t
Episode 4.23: Planning for the Next Pandemic with CAF’s Surgeon General, MGen Scott Malcolm
Welcome to a new academic term and a new episode of Battle Rhythm, Steve Saideman and Dr. Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto) discuss updates on civil military relations from the American Political Sciences Association (APSA) Conference in Boston; why Canada is turning its
Episode 4.22: The Next Generation of Security and Defence
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa discuss the Canada - US trade war and its implications for defence, a review of the 2026 Summer Institute including the briefing from NDHQ, along with a NATO Summit post mortem.
For today’s feature interview, Anessa Interviews 4 Student Delegates about their M
Unequal Dialogues Episode 1: The Civil Military Relations Network with Dr. Stephen Saideman
Welcome to the first episode of “Unequal Dialogues,” a podcast on civil-military relations by the Civil-Military Relations Network. Hosted by Dr. Manaswini Ramkumar, this episode features Dr. Stephen Saideman discussing the evolution from the Canadian Defence and Security Network to the Civil-Military Relations Network. We explore the complexities of civil-military relations, the importance of mai
Episode 4.21: The Private Sector and National Defence
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve Saideman discuss Canadian spies and security clearances, recruitment gains for the Canadian Armed Forces and what may be motivating more Canadians to join. For today’s feature Interview, Steve speaks with Al Vi
Episode 4.20: The Politics of Defence and Security
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University. Steve and Thomas discuss UK politics and the upcoming NATO Summit along with submarine procurement and the progress on a Defence, Security and Resilience Bank in Canada (or elsewhere). Today’s feature interview is with CDSN Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dr. Sanjida Amin.
Sanjida Amin is
Episode 4.19: Unequal Dialogues with Dr. Manaswini Ramkumar
Welcome to summer and a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve Saideman discuss World Cup excitement as President Trump’s kaleidoscope of grift continues, along with deal or no deal between the US and Iran and what that means for Lebanon and Israel along with fre
Episode 4.18: Pragmatic Flexibility in the Indo Pacific with Dr. Kai Ostwald
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with Dr. Steve Saideman and Dr. Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto). Steve and Linna discuss CAF setting its sights on recruiting gamers and the implication on culture change efforts; Pride Winnipeg has banned military personnel fr
Episode 4.17: Risks, Resiliency and Defence Tradeoffs
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa discuss new NATO financial commitments for Ukraine being discussed in Europe while Canada rejects the proposal, Quebec’s new Civil Security Emergency Response Reserve (RIUSC) and NATO resiliency along with drone defence capabilities ramping up on CAF bases.
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Episode 4.16: The Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN) with Dr. James Milner
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-hosts Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia) and Steve Saideman. Steve and Wendy discuss the role of academic voices in public information spaces; along with the Permanent Joint Board on Defence suspension and what it means for US-Canada defence relations. In today’s
Bylines & Frontlines Episode 8: Localization as Strategy. Rethinking WPS from the Ground Up from WIIS-C
What if localization isn’t just a principle of good practice—but a strategic necessity?
In this episode of Bylines & Frontlines, Frieda Garcia Castellanos sits down with Katrina Leclerc, a leading expert on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and Youth, Peace and Security (YPS), to unpack what localization really means—and why it matters now more than ever.
Drawing on experience across the United Na
Episode 4.15: Mistrusted to Serve? with Dr. Jean-Christophe Boucher
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve Saideman discuss what Canada’s military is doing in the Philippines to reinforce our Asia Pacific Strategy, while back at home the CAF is under media scrutiny after senior military leaders get caught trying out
Episode 4.14: People Centered Security and Defence
CDSN Podcast Producer Melissa Jennings steps in for Steve Saideman as she and Dr. Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto) discuss some long-term community security implications for Canadians that have been overlooked in all the defence spending news. This includes the effects
Episode 4.13: Exercising Restraint and Evaluating Trade-Offs with Dr. Andrea Charron
Welcome to Spring and to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University. Steve and Thomas discuss European reactions to the US demands for assistance and how this may affect the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara as Canada meets its 2% of GDP defence investment and the New York Times reporting that the arctic may be too cold for the Canadian
Episode 4.12: Space Lords with Commander of 3 Canadian Space Division, Brigadier-General C.J. Horner
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa discuss perspectives on the Iran war, US Secretary of Defense’s war crimes announcement, and Canada’s role in it as an oil producing middle power. The hosts also discuss PM Carney’s ‘our north, strong and free’ tour to friendly Arctic nations and what the futur
Bylines & Frontlines Ep 7: Canada’s Leadership in Gender-Responsive Military Design
This episode examines Canada’s emerging leadership in integrating sex-specific data and human systems integration into military equipment design, with implications for both domestic force readiness and international support to Ukraine.
Although women now constitute over 16% of the Canadian Armed Forces and nearly 14% of NATO forces, legacy validation standards for ballistic protection, load carri
Episode 4.10: Buying Security with Dr. Bohuslav Pernica
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa discuss recent Canadian public opinion on threat perception and translating this into a defence spending strategy, while Vancouver and other Canadian cities jockey to host a new NATO Bank of Investment for Security and Defence and finally who wants more NATO in
Resilience Plus Season 5, Episode 5: Chief Petty Officer 1st Class (CPO1) Cavel Shebib
The team at Resilience Plus encourages everyone to try to take time for the things you love and invest in your resilience bank in a conversation with RMC St. Jean’s CWO, Cavel Shebib. This podcast episode was recorded in January 2025, we are reposting for our broader CDSN audience.
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class (CPO1) Cavel Shebib enrolled in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in 1991 as a naval weapo
Episode 4.9: The Power Behind the Fire with HFX Forum Peace Fellows
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm. Co-hosts Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto) and Steve Saideman discuss Trump’s disrespect for Allied contributions to Afghanistan as a strategy, what Canada’s arctic security strategy means for human security in northern communit
Bylines & Frontlines, Episode 6: Spotlight on Bibi Hakim. The Power of Policy, and Showing Up
What does it really mean to work in government — and who gets to shape the decisions that affect our lives?
In the first episode of our Spotlight series, we sit down with Bibi Hakim, a parliamentary affairs professional and community advocate whose work bridges Parliament Hill, global diplomacy, and grassroots civic engagement.
Bibi has supported federal Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries,
Episode 4.8: Safe For Now with Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, LtGen. Speiser-Blanchet
Welcome to 2026 and to a new episode of Battle Rhythm with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve Saideman discuss rollercoasters, PM Carney’s meetings in China, Qatar and Davos and what this means for Canada’s new approach to the world, with Greenland being the first test of Canada and Europe’s
Episode 4.7: International Realism and the Rules of the Game
Welcome to 2026 and to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University. Steve and Thomas discuss the US Intervention in Venezuela, what it means for international law and order and how to incorporate Realist political theory (with a nod to Thucydides) in analyzing this situation with a look at implications for Greenland, Denmark and Canad
Bylines & Frontlines Episode 5: CRSV - Prevention and Protection
📌 Content note: This episode discusses sexual violence and atrocities. Listener discretion is advised.
Recorded during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, this episode of Bylines & Frontlines confronts one of the most pervasive yet under-addressed crimes of modern conflict: conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).
CRSV is not incidental. It is not inevitable. And it is not a b
Épisode 59: Mathieu Luinaud, consultant en stratégie et expert du secteur spatial
Pour ce nouvel épisode de Conseils de sécurité, Aubin Gonzalez Lapos et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent Mathieu Luinaud, consultant en stratégie et expert du secteur spatial. Membre de l’International Institute of Space Law et chercheur associé à la chaire SIRIUS de l’Université Toulouse-1 Capitole, il enseigne aussi l’économie publique et les politiques technologiques à Sciences Po, et est é
Episode 4.6: Why Democracies Fight Dictators with Dr. Madison Schramm
Welcome to winter and a new episode of Battle Rhythm. Co-hosts Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto) and Steve Saideman discuss high school recruitment gains for the Canadian Armed Forces as they pitch a more diverse force and plans for a big boost to numbers in the Reserves
Episode 4.5: The Army We Need with Brigadier-General (BGen) Éric Landry
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve Saideman discuss the Director of Canadian Security and Intelligence Service’s Dan Rogers public threat assessment including the intersection of polarization/radicalization and eroding social cohesion, will this
Épisode 58: Paul Charon, directeur du domaine Influence et Renseignement de l’IRSEM
Dans cet épisode, Sarah-Myriam Marti-Brûlé et Aubin Gonzalez Lapos reçoivent Paul Charon, directeur du domaine Influence et Renseignement de l’IRSEM. L’entretien aborde la structuration du champ « renseignement, anticipation et stratégies d’influence » , le rôle croissant de la guerre cognitive, et les défis qu’elle pose aux démocraties.
Nous discutons de la tension entre secret et transparence
Episode 4.4: Defence Spending Strategies with Canada's Naval Commander Angus Topshee
Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa discuss defense spending eagerness in Ottawa and beyond along with Canada and ASEAN and two apologies, one from Prime Minister Mark Carney and another from the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces for Racial
Bylines & Frontlines Episode 4: Bylines & Frontlines: 25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Feminist Resilience and the Future of WPS
This special anniversary episode of Bylines & Frontlines, the podcast of Women in International Security – Canada (WIIS-Canada), marks a quarter century since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) — a landmark moment that changed how the world understands conflict, peacebuilding, and women’s leadership.
Hosts Dr. Stéfanie von Hlatky and Dr. Vanessa
Épisode 57: Alexis Rougier, général de brigade aérienne en charge de la Très Haute Altitude (THA) à l’état-major de l’Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace
Dans cet épisode de Conseils de sécurité, Aubin Gonzalez Lapos et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent le général Alexis Rougier, général de brigade aérienne en charge de la Très Haute Altitude (THA) à l’état-major de l’Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace.
Fort d’un parcours marqué par le commandement opérationnel et l’innovation stratégique, le général Rougier revient sur la transformation profonde des
Episode 4.3: Radical Pragmatism with Dr. Jessica F. Green
Welcome to spooky season and to a new season of Battle Rhythm, with co-hosts Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia) and Steve Saideman. Steve shares insights from the German-Norweigan consortium to supply submarines to Canada and he and Wendy discuss the defence diplomacy involved along with protesting and what it mea
Bylines & Frontlines, Episode 3: From Tragedy to Accountability: Gender-Based Violence and State Responsibility
In this powerful episode of Bylines and Frontlines, hosts Frieda Castellanos and Dr. Colleen Bell take on one of the most urgent global issues of our time—gender-based violence in contexts where states are unresponsive or complicit. Recorded on the eve of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the discussion bridges histories of harm and the ongoing struggle for justice.
Our guests b
Episode 4.2: The Purge with Honourary Colonel Michelle Douglas, 33rd Vimy Award Laureate
Welcome to autumn and to a new season of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University. Steve and Thomas discuss the US Department of War/Defence’s public GOFO lecture, National Guard deployments and Thomas reports on the reactions in Belgium as drones fly over NATO Airspace, finally what are we learning from all of this when it comes to theory? (A: the
Bylines & Frontlines Episode 2: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Action: Canada’s Approach to Women, Peace & Security
In this episode, we’re diving into what may be one of the most debated topics in security circles today: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. For some, it’s only a lightning rod. For us, and especially for our guests, it’s foundational to how Canada thinks about Women, Peace and Security.
Joining our WIIS-C co-hosts, Dr Colleen Bell and Frieda Garcia Castellanos, are two guests who bring both operati
Episode 4.1: Overseen or Overlooked? with Philippe Lagassé
Welcome to autumn and to a new season of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve discuss Russian incursions on NATO airspace, the legacy of Charlie Kirk and implications for the US, Canada and the world; along with Canada’s official recognition of the state of Palestine and the
Resilience Plus Season 5 Episode 4: Col Tremblay, Commandant RMC St Jean
Col Guillaume Tremblay joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1999 under the Regular Officer Training Plan and graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston in 2004 with a double major in Business Administration and Politics and Economics (B.A.). Col Tremblay completed the Air Traffic Control course at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations in Cornwall in 2005 an
Episode 4.0: Human Security in Conflict
Welcome back to class and to a new season of Battle Rhythm, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve Saideman and Anessa discuss The United States president renaming the Department of Defence to the Department of War after destroying a boat in the Caribbean; the Canadian Department of National Defence is ready to spend as it commits to extend the CAF’s mission in
Episode 1: WIIS Canada - Past, Present and Future Vision
Welcome to Bylines and Frontlines, the official podcast of Women in International Security - Canada.
In this inaugural episode of Bylines and Frontlines, WIIS Canada Chair Erin Koenig and CDSN Director Dr. Steve Saideman sit down with Dr. Stefanie von Hlatky, founder of WIIS Canada to trace the organization’s roots, reflect on the current moment, and explore where it’s headed next.
Stéfanie vo
Episode 3.39: Wicked Problems with Jody Thomas
In episode 39 of season 3, co-hosts Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto) and Steve Saideman discuss the lack of women CAF members on current Peacekeeping postings and the challenges of committing Canada’s army to additional operations. They also discuss the implications of
Resilience Plus Season 5 Episode 4 Col. Guilaume Tremblay
Col Guillaume Tremblay joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1999 under the Regular Officer Training Plan and graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston in 2004 with a double major in Business Administration and Politics and Economics (B.A.). Col Tremblay completed the Air Traffic Control course at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations in Cornwall in 2005 an
Episode 3.38: Cyber Command with Major-General Dave Yarker
In our thirty-eighth episode of Battle Rhythm season 3, Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia) and Steve Saideman discuss Canada’s plans to recognize Palestine as a State while other options are still on the table (including an embargo on weapons sales to Israel); the prospects of getting to a two-state solution along
Épisode 56: l’Amiral Xavier Païtard
Dans cet épisode, Aubin Gonzales Lapos et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent l’Amiral Xavier Païtard. L'Amiral revient sur un parcours exceptionnel, du cockpit d’un chasseur à la planification stratégique de l’OTAN. Nous explorons avec lui l’évolution du rôle de la France dans l’architecture de sécurité euro-atlantique, les enseignements tirés de missions de combat en zones complexes, et les dé
Episode 3.37: The Past, Present and Future of Canadian Defence
In the 37th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval; Steve and Anessa discuss the challenges of teaching US Foreign Policy in the Trump 2.0 Era, Canada’s pledge on increased defence spending, recent CAF recruitment successes and persistent challenges in the midst of a culture change process to modernize the institution with a more in
Épisode 55: l’Amiral (2S) Alain Coldefy, ancien Major Général des Armées, directeur des opérations à l’État-major de la Marine, et auteur de Le Sel et les Étoiles
Dans cet épisode, Aubin Gonzales Lapos et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé accueillent l’Amiral (2S) Alain Coldefy, ancien Major Général des Armées, directeur des opérations à l’État-major de la Marine, et auteur de Le Sel et les Étoiles. Fort de plus de quarante ans de carrière, il revient sur son parcours exceptionnel, entre commandement en mer et hautes responsabilités stratégiques, en France et à l’i
Episode 3.36: Canada's Defence Opportunities and Challenges within NATO and NORAD
In the 36th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, Steve Saideman and co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University discuss the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Act and it's effects on Canadian defence, along with the complications of continental missile defence systems and nuclear deterrence. They also breakdown some of the budgeting allocations for NORAD Modernization and NATO defe
Resilience Plus Season 5 Episode 3: LGen(ret) Romeo Dallaire
New Podcast Release: Exploring Spirituality and Leadership with LGen (Ret’d) Roméo Dallaire
We are pleased to share that the podcast episodes featuring LGen (Ret’d) Roméo Dallaire are now live on our internal network and will be publicly released via the Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN).
These conversations delve into the profound intersection of spirituality, service, and leadership w
Episode 3.35: Evolving Security Strategies
In our thirty-fifth episode of Battle Rhythm season 3, Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia) and Steve Saideman take a deep dive into the security situation in Los Angeles and the role of the National Guard along with Ukraine strikes on Russia and tech war implications.
Today’s feature interview is with Daveed Garte
Épisode 54: Colin Gérard, docteur en géopolitique et chef d’équipe à VIGINUM
Dans ce 54e épisode du Conseil de sécurité, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent Colin Gérard, docteur en géopolitique et spécialiste reconnu des stratégies d’influence informationnelle russes dans le cyberespace francophone. Lauréat du prix spécial de l’Association pour les Études sur la Guerre et la Stratégie en 2023, il a soutenu une thèse à l’Institut français de géopolitiqu
Field Report Ep 14 - Spotlight on Russian internal disinformation
Welcome to a new episode of the Field Report's Spotlight Series, brought to you by the students of the 2024 NATO Field School. The Spotlight Series will shine a light on key issues and threats in the landscape of security and defence through expert analysis and in-depth discussions.
Disinformation is a hot topic in political discourse—but, what is it? In this instalment of the Field Report, Misha
Épisode 53: Daniela Irrera, professeure au Centre des hautes études de défense (Rome)
Dans ce nouvel épisode du balado Conseil de sécurité, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent Daniela Irrera, professeure de science politique et de relations internationales, spécialiste reconnue des acteurs non étatiques, de la gouvernance mondiale, des conflits armés et des politiques de sécurité. Elle enseigne aujourd’hui au Centre des hautes études de défense de l’Université n
Episode 3.34: Lessons Learned from former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. (ret’d) Wayne Eyre
In episode 34 of season 3, Co-hosts Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto) and Steve Saideman discuss recruitment challenges for CAF’s new online system, Military Police watchdog holds a public hearing on a tragic suicide related to mishandling a sexual misconduct case, and T
Épisode 52: Renée Larivière, directrice de la gestion des programmes chez Interpeace
Pour ce 52ᵉ épisode, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé s’entretiennent avec Renée Larivière, directrice de la gestion des programmes chez Interpeace. À ce poste, elle assure le leadership stratégique et la supervision des opérations de consolidation de la paix.
Au fil de la discussion, nous abordons l’influence de sa formation en sciences de l’environnement sur son approche de la gesti
Episode 3.33: NATO Ambassadors and Euro-Atlantic Security
In episode 33 of Battle Rhythm season 3, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve discuss PM Carney’s new cabinet choices for national security and defence files; David McGuinty as Minister of National Defence, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand,
Épisode 51: Romain Le Cour Grandmaison, docteur en science politique de l’Université Paris
Dans ce 51e épisode, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent Romain Le Cour Grandmaison, docteur en science politique de l’Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne et expert senior à la Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.
À la croisée de la recherche, du terrain et de la stratégie, notre invité revient sur son parcours singulier et partage ses réflexions sur la pro
Episode 3.32: Terrorism and Authoritarian Regimes
In episode 32 of season 3 (recorded on voting day), Co-hosts Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto) and Steve Saideman discuss Canada’s federal election and Conservative anti-woke messaging along with how the next government can improve CAF recruitment and retention issues th
Épisode 50: Brigadier-général Éric Laforest, Chef J5 au Grand Quartier général des puissances alliées en Europe (SHAPE)
Pour ce 50ième épisode du balado Conseils de sécurité, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent le Brigadier-général Éric Laforest, officier chevronné en opérations internationales et en planification stratégique, membre des Forces armées canadiennes depuis 1991.
Tout au long de sa carrière, le Brigadier-général Laforest a exercé des responsabilités de commandement aux niveaux du p
Resilience Plus Season 5 Episode 2: Gen (Retd) Knud Bartels, Royal Danish Defence College
General (ret) K. Bartels, born in 1952, joined the Danish Army in 1972 as a private. He has attended the Royal Danish Military Academy, the Royal Danish Defence College, l´École Supérieure de Guerre in Paris and the US Army War College in Carlisle. He has commanded company, battalion, brigade and division and has served in higher staff positions nationally and in NATO Headquarters.
General (ret)
Field Report Ep 13 - Reporting from the Montreal Climate Security Summit
In this episode of the Field Report, join Hannah and Amy in Montreal, as they break down the discussions and panels of the 3rd annual Montreal Climate Security Summit, alongside several special guests!
Thank you to the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE) and the Conference of Defence Associations Institute (CDAI) for their support in the making of this episode, and to
Épisode 49: Giovanna De Maio, chargée de mission au Centre d’analyse, de prévision et de stratégie (CAPS)
Dans cet épisode du balado Conseil de sécurité, nous recevons Giovanna De Maio, spécialiste des relations transatlantiques et de la politique étrangère des grandes puissances. Docteure en relations internationales et aujourd’hui chargée de mission au sein du CAPS du ministère français de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères, elle produit des analyses stratégiques sur les dynamiques américaines et l
Episode 3.31: Challenging Assumptions Through Systems Thinking Approaches
In the 31st episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, Steve Saideman and co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mt. Allison University discuss Trump’s rhetorical shift on the 51st state threat on a phone call with PM Carney, the fallout from #Signalgate including for allies and does Canada need to follow Denmark’s lead on rallying European allies?
Thomas and Philippe explore the power of transfo
Épisode 48: Amélie Zima, chercheuse au Centre des études de sécurité de l’IFRI (Institut français des relations internationales)
Pour ce 48ᵉ épisode, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent Amélie Zima, chercheuse au Centre des études de sécurité de l’IFRI (Institut français des relations internationales), spécialiste de l'OTAN et de la Pologne.
Docteure en science politique, lauréate du premier prix de thèse de l’IHEDN, elle a travaillé au sein de nombreuses institutions académiques et de recherche en Fran
Resilience Plus Season 5 Episode 1: Dr. Jill Scott, Principal RMC
Prior to her appointment to the Royal Military College of Canada, Jill Scott served as Provost and Vice-President Academic Affairs, and professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa. In this capacity, Dr. Scott was chief academic officer and chief budget officer from 2019-2024, providing leadership in key areas such as equity, diversity and inclusive excellence, antiracism, Indigeno
Episode 3.30: Pan-Domain and CIMIC Responses
In the 30th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, with co-host Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D., Professor at Université Laval. Steve Saideman & Anessa discuss wrapping up the Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale MINDS Network funded research on setting up Canada’s NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE) , the upcoming 16th UNIDEF event CSI Centre sur la s
Épisode 47: Natascha Hryckow, conseillère principale pour l'Initiative de la Corne de l'Afrique
Pour ce 47ᵉ épisode, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent Natascha Hryckow, conseillère principale pour l'Initiative de la Corne de l'Afrique.
Cette entrevue nous plonge au cœur du parcours et de l’expertise de Natascha Hryckow, une figure reconnue dans la gestion des conflits, le contreterrorisme et le renforcement des capacités institutionnelles. Forte d’une expérience au sein
Episode 3.29: After Action Report: Ukrainian Foreign Legion
In episode 29 of Battle Rhythm season 3, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur shares his professional opinion on the shocking exchange and fallout between two allies in the Oval Office last week as Steve looks for the silver linings. Steve and Artur also discuss France opening its nuclear umbrella a
Épisode 46: Colonel Dariusz Niedzielski, chef d’état-major au Centre d’excellence de l’OTAN
Dans ce nouvel épisode, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé s'entretiennent avec le Colonel Dariusz Niedzielski, chef d’état-major au Centre d’excellence de l’OTAN pour les communications stratégiques (STRATCOM). Fort d’une vaste expérience dans les opérations d’information et la planification stratégique, il partage son expertise sur l’évolution des communications stratégiques au sein d
Episode 3.28: Canada First, Not Canada Alone
In episode 28 of Battle Rhythm's third season, Steve Saideman and co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mt. Allison University discuss JD Vance’s speech and subsequent reactions at the Munich Security Conference, NATO on life support, Conservative Party’s plan for a military base in Iqaluit, and a brief intro to the works of author Alistair MacLean.
Today's feature interview Steve talks w
Épisode 45: Tjorven Bellmann, ambassadrice d'Allemagne au Canada
Dans ce nouvel épisode, Laurent Borzillo et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé s'entretiennent avec Tjorven Bellmann, ambassadrice d'Allemagne au Canada. Elle revient sur les moments marquants de son parcours au ministère des Affaires étrangères depuis 2013, en partageant son expérience en matière de politique de sécurité et de coopération internationale.
La discussion explore plusieurs enjeux stratégiques
Episode 3.27: Bridging the Gap with Visiting Defence Fellows
In episode 27 of season 3, Co-hosts Linna Tam-Seto (Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto) and Steve discuss Danish defence concerns; the success of PM Trudeau’s trade war speech; the future of NATO and Defence Minister Blair’s goal of reaching 2% by 2027; plus Canadian Armed Forces changes
Episode 3.26: Stealth, Persistence and Lethality: Naval Force Development
In our twenty-sixth episode of Battle Rhythm season 3, Steve joins Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia) in Kelowna to discuss President Trump’s inauguration, the current media and information landscape, impending Tariffs on Canada, along with thoughts on democratic backsliding.
Our Feature interview is with Commodor
Episode 3.25: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy
In episode 25 of Battle Rhythm season 3, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve Saideman discuss PM Trudeau’s surprise announcement, the looming threat of US- Canada border security and tech billionaires influence on policymaking. For today's feature interview, co-host Wendy Wong interviews
Episode 3.24: Allied Military Leadership in Conversation
We are ending the year on a positive note with this Battle Rhythm / Notes From the Field crossover episode, co-hosts Steve and Hannah meet up with a few of the incredible leaders that make up this year’s cohort of HFX Peace With Women Fellows when they reached Ottawa on their whirlwind global tour.
The Peace With Women Fellowship brings together senior, active-duty, military officers from NATO me
Episode 3.23: Civil Wars
In episode 23 of Battle Rhythm season 3, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa; Artur and Steve discuss the Halifax Security Forum debate about women in combat roles, Trump, Trudeau, Tariffs and US asylum seekers along with martial law in South Korea. Today's feature interview is with Dallaire Centre of Exc
Episode 3.22: NATO Diplomacy with SNMG2 Comdr, Cmdre Matthew Coates
In the twenty-second episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, with co-host Anessa Kimball, Professor at Université Laval. Steve & Anessa discuss upcoming NATO Parliamentary meetings in Montreal, communications espionage in European waters and Canadian implications for Trump’s cabinet picks. Today's feature interview is with Cmdre Matthew Coates.
A native of Halifax Nova Scotia, Cmdre Coates is a Naval
Securityscape Season 3 Episode 1: Introduction
SecurityScape is created by The graduate student organization that represents the interests of the students of the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, and acts to foster a sense of community in the program.
Episode 3.21: The Cookie Crumbles: US Election and Canadian Security
In our twenty-first episode of Battle Rhythm season 3, Steve Saideman and Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia) trade baking schedules and recipes before diving into US election campaign strategies, Canada’s 2% defence spending prospects, plus the US and China relationship.
Today’s feature interview is with co-auth
Field Report Ep 12 - Spotlight on NATO on the Ballot: US and Latvia
Welcome to a new episode of the Field Report's Spotlight Series, brought to you by the students of the 2024 NATO Field School. The Spotlight Series will shine a light on key issues and threats in the landscape of security and defence through expert analysis and in-depth discussions.
How have NATO, security, and defence topics impacted electoral campaigns and voters' decisions? In today's episode,
