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In the third episode of our third season, hosts Steve and Linna discuss Trump's threats on the safety of NATO allies, Minister Joly's launch of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children and the facts behind the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft. Colonel Retired Petr Tichý is the program director at the NATO Future Forces International Exhibition. He is an experienced Sales Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry. Skilled in Crisis Management, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Government, and Operational Planning. Strong sales professional with a PhD focused in management from Defence University. His other positions include the NATO AGS project manager within Retia company. He worked as an independent researcher at the Population Protection Institute and an academic researcher at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Defence University. Petr Tichý retired from a career in the Czech Airforce with an educational background from the Military Academy (Master Pilot), Kosice, Air Force University (International Studies & Leadership), USAF Air Command and Staff College (Military Science & Operational Studies) and the NATO Defence College • https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-nato-canada-bill-blair-1.7113129 • https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/response_conflict-reponse_conflits/crisis-crises/ukraine-children-enfants.aspx?lang=eng • https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-hosts-national-summit-on-combatting-auto-theft.html

In the kick off episode of Season 4, The Resilience Plus Podcast team sat down with RMC alumni and Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen. Colonel Hansen joined us from Houston Texas where he is currently training for his role in the historic Artemis II mission to the moon. His perspective on resilience is all about acknowledging the areas that need to be resolved, accepting what you can and cannot do about it, and then getting creative! Creativity is an often misunderstood character strength - especially in younger military members - so we hope this episode demystifies creativity and allows listeners to see all the valuable applications of creativity - and it might not be what you think!

In the second episode of our third season, hosts Steve & Artur discuss implications for Trump's win in New Hampshire Primary, the federal ruling on inappropriate use of the Emergency Act in Ottawa and domestic political pressure to increase the role of the Canadian Armed Forces in Disaster Response requires culture change and more money for CAF personnel; plus Steve and Arthur set the bar for civil discourse when discussing Israel, the ICJ and Canada's role. In our feature interview, Steve stays on the topic of civ-mil relations when he interviews Stanislava Mladenova about her dissertation turned book about the working relationships between America Special Operations Forces and International Non-Governmental Organizations in fragile states. Stanislava is a Global Fellow at Brown University’s Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies. She recently completed her doctoral research at King’s College London, Department of War Studies, where she explored the functional relationship between SOF Civil Affairs Units, NGOs, and populations, in settings affected by low-intensity conflict and state fragility. Stanislava’s operational experience includes assignments in Afghanistan, where she served as a Political Adviser to the NATO Senior Civilian Representative on economic issues, governance, corruption, disaster management, gender, humanitarian assistance, and the recruitment of child soldiers. At the US Institute of Peace, she implemented programs that established dialogue and cooperation between the police forces, gendarmerie, and local communities in six West African countries. She holds a Master’s of Public Administration from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs at the University at Albany, New York.

C'est le 4e vendredi du mois et comme d'habitude, notre équipe du balado Résilience Plus, dirigée par le Dr Meaghan Wilkin, vient de publier un tout nouvel épisode pour vous ! Rendez-vous sur notre page Moodle ou rejoignez notre groupe privé exclusif sur Facebook pour écouter la conversation enrichissante entre Élof Maxime Bélanger-Vaillancourt, Ambassadeur du programme Résilience Plus, et l'éminente sénatrice Chantal PetitClerc. Cet épisode est en français, alors que Maxime plonge dans des discussions avec la sénatrice PetitClerc, représentant la province de Québec sur la scène fédérale en tant que membre du Sénat. Ne vous inquiétez pas si le français n'est pas votre langue maternelle; une transcription en anglais sera bientôt disponible ! https://web.facebook.com/LCResiliencePlus/?_rdc=1&_rdr

In the first episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, with co-host Anessa Kimball, Professor at Université Laval. Steve & Anessa discuss Sweden in Latvia, CAF sexual misconduct reporting increases for men and General Eyre's retirement announcement. Today's feature interview is with Brigadier-General Errington, Strategic Joint Staff Director General Plans. For more information on culture change in the Canadian Armed Forces see our previous interviews: Episode 2.26: Transforming Military Cultures: feature interview Steve asks Nancy Taber, Tammy George & Maya Eichler about their experience setting up a MINDS network focused on Transforming Military Cultures Episode 49: Healthy Tension: Feature Interview with guests Deputy Minister of the Department of National Defence, Jody Thomas and Acting Chief of the Defence Staff Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre. Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre Episode 2: Feminist Futures for the CAF: Feature Interview with Brig.-Gen. Jennie Carignan Brigadier-General Errington’s command experience includes two years as a Rifle Platoon Commander in 2 PPCLI followed by a year as Recce Platoon Commander. He commanded an Airborne Platoon in both the Canadian Airborne Regiments (CAR) and the PPCLI Parachute Company, before commanding Anti-Armour Platoon. As a Major, he enjoyed two years as Officer Commanding A Company (para) in 3 PPCLI, then another two years in the Operations Squadron at Dwyer Hill Training Centre (DHTC). Following his promotion to LCol, he was appointed as the Special Operations Task Force Commander in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 2010–2011, earning the Meritorious Service Medal. He assumed command of 3 PPCLI in June of 2012, and held the appointment until after the Regiment’s 100th Anniversary Ottawa Commemoration in September 2014. As a Colonel, he commanded the Combat Training Centre in Gagetown from July 2017–July 2019 when he was promoted to BGen. Brigadier-General Errington is very proud and humbled to have had the opportunity to command twice at the platoon, company, and unit levels in various Light, Airborne, and Special Force units. Brigadier-General Errington held a variety of staff jobs within the Battalion. However, he has predominantly been employed in current operations from the rank of Capt to BGen (Brigade G3 Operations (Ops), J35 in Canadian Expeditionary Force Command, DHTC Ops O/COS, CA G33, Director current Ops at Strategic Joint Staff and Chief of Staff Ops for the CA). Brigadier-General Errington’s operational experience includes overseas deployments to Croatia, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. His domestic operations have included those deployed to floods in Winnipeg and Medicine Hat; forest fires in British Columbia; and providing security for the G8 Summit in Kananaskis and the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010. Brigadier-General Errington has had some unique honours throughout his career, serving in the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace in 1998, leading the Canadian parachute contingent to Normandy, France, in honour of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, and commanding 3 PPCLI during the 100th Anniversary Commemoration. He has also held the appointment of Director of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps from February 2016 to July 2019. Brigadier-General Errington was appointed Strategic Joint Staff Director General Plans in July 2022.

Pour ce 42ième épisode, Marie-Christine Harvey et Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé reçoivent la Colonel Véronique Gervais, Commandante de la Force Opérationnelle CALUMET en Égypte. Elles discutent du parcours de la Colonel, du mandat de l'Opération CALUMET et de l'impact du conflit entre Israël et le Hamas. Colonel Gervais revient sur les points communs/distincts entre ses déploiements en Bosnie et en Afghanistan. Elle explique ce qui distingue les Canadiennes. au sein d'équipes multinationales et des leçons pour les Forces Armées Canadiennes.

Pour ce 41ième épisode, Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé et Marie-Christine Harvey reçoivent Sébastien Carrière, ancien Ambassadeur du Canada en Haïti, Chef du Protocole du Canada et Représentant personnel du Premier ministre du Canada pour la Francophonie. Ils discutent de son parcours, de l’évolution du rôle du Canada dans des dossiers aussi variés que les mines Antipersonnel, les relations commerciales et les affaires politiques en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient. Sébastien Carrière nous rappelle le mandat du Canada en Haïti et met en lumière la complexité des défis liés aux contextes national et international. Il nous explique son rôle en tant que Chef du Protocole ainsi que le rôle de l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) dans les sphères francophones au Maghreb, en Afrique sub-saharienne, au Moyen Orient, en Asie, et dans les Caraïbes.

In the thirty-fourth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2, with co-host Anessa Kimball, Professor at Université Laval. Steve & Anessa discuss the infamous legacy of Henry Kissinger, F-35 procurement and interoperability and new allegations of a toxic workplace at CSIS. Our feature interview is with Lama Mourad, who will be joining us as a panel moderator for the Year Ahead on Dec 7th. Lama is an assistant professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. Her research focuses on the intersection of forced migration, local governance, and the politics of borders, with a regional focus on the Middle East.

Welcome to the first episode of the Field Report's Spotlight Series, brought to you by the students of the 2023 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. In today's episode, Zander van Asperen is joined by Azaly Addam, Pyper Lane, Alexa Maierle, and Mackenzie Nauss discuss what impacts Canada not reaching NATO's 2% of GDP spending goal has on the CAF and how the culture within in the CAF informs Canada's role, reputation, and image within NATO. This episode was created during the 2023 NATO Field School by: Azaly Addam, a Political Science and International Relations student at the University of British Columbia, and a Non-Commissioned Member, Sailor, 1st Class, in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve. Pyper Lane, a Political Science and Philosophy student at Saint Mary's University Alexa Maierle, a Political Science and History student at Simon Fraser University Mackenzie Nauss, an Officer Cadet, studying Political Science at the Royal Military College. Zander van Asperen, a Political Studies student at Queens University.

Pour ce 40ième épisode, Sarah-Myriam et Marie-Christine reçoivent Guillaume Darmé, Coordonnateur du Renseignement pour les Opérations de Maintien de la Paix de l'Organisation des Nations Unies. Guillaume Darmé raconte son parcours et l’origine de l'unité du renseignement dans les OMP, les besoins pour lesquels son équipe a été conçue et sa mise en place. Il explique l'évolution du mandat du renseigement au sein des missions de paix, et en identifie les principaux défis. Guillaume Darmé met en lumière l'appuie des États Membres aux efforts de son unité, et discute du rôle particulier pour le Canada. Guillaume Darmé a été nommé Coordonnateur du Renseignement pour les Opérations de Maintien de la Paix, le 1er Juillet 2017. Il est en charge de la mise en place de la Politique de Renseignement adoptée en 2017, ainsi que de la création et de la coordination d’un système de Renseignement pour les Operations de Maintien de la Paix (OMP) des Nations Unies ainsi que de la coordination de l’alerte précoce dans les OMP. Précédemment, M. Darmé occupait la fonction de Conseiller Spécial et Chef de Cabinet du Secrétaire Général Adjoint (SGA) des Nations Unies pour les Opérations de Maintien de la Paix (2012 – 2017), offrant son expertise technique et stratégique au SGA sur les questions politiques et opérationnelles liées aux OMP, y compris sur le Renseignement. De 2007 à 2012, M. Darmé a occupé diverses fonctions au sein du Centre de Crise (CDC) du Ministère des Affaires Etrangères Français, dans l’équipe qui a créé le CDC tout d’abord, puis en tant qu’adjoint au Chef des Opérations. Pendant cette période, Mr. Darmé a effectué de nombreuses missions de secours à l’étranger, venant en aide à des milliers de citoyens français et européens de par le monde, y compris des otages. Il a été décoré de la Médaille d’Honneur des Affaires étrangères pour services rendus à la Nation. Mr. Darmé est titulaire de deux Mastères en Gestion de crise et Négociations Internationales, et Systèmes stratégiques de défense, respectivement.

In the thirty-third episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host 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 members access to benefits, the repercussion of burn pits and supressing lessons learned from Afghanistan. Our guests are the 2019 Peace with Women Fellows who discuss a wide variety of issues from leadership and learning to recruitment and retention. Fellows in order of appearance: 23:20: BG Lisa Ferris, NZ Defence Legal Services & Paz Magat, Director, Peace With Women Fellowship 29:10: Colonel Tracey Onufer, USAF, CoS SOF South & Commodore Solveig Krey, Norweigan Navy, Dep ACOS Ops 34:00: Colonel Debra Lovette, USAF, Human capital, Joint Force Space & Air Commodore Elanor Boekholt-o’Sullivan, Netherlands, Cyber Defence 38:20: LtColonel Joana Polekauskiene, Lithuania, instructor mil academy & Colonel Lysane Martel, RCAF professional development 42:30: Colonel Dr. Lale Baroschek, Germany, Recruitment & Colonel Solene le Floch, French Air Force, Human Resource manager 48:00: Captain Rachel Durbin, Australia, Navy, Future Force & Captain Fiona Shepherd, RN, ACOS Logistics, Operations and Plans

"Resilience Plus” is a unique, evidence-based, bilingual program at RMC and RMC Saint-Jean hosted by Dr. Meaghan Wilkin. Building Resilience, Driving Success, Promoting Excellence Vision: Building resilience through education, training, and research Mission: Empowering individuals to maximize their productivity and effectiveness, through the effective pursuit of personal and professional goals. We provide individuals with necessary resilience skills and tools that can be immediately applied. Values: We deliver evidence-based resilience education, training, and research guided by our commitment to Excellence and Leadership.

Pour ce nouvel épisode, Artur et Sarah-Myriam reçoivent la Colonel Marie-Christine Harvey. La Colonel Harvey nous parle de son parcours, des défis liés aux postes qu'elle a occupés, notamment comme instructeur et lors de commandement d'opérations domestiques et internationales. Elle démantèle des mythes liés à l'armée et nous explique en quoi les Forces Armées canadieenne se distinguent des autres armées.

In the thirty-second episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director of @UCalgary’s Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies, and co-director of the CDSN. Steve & Erin discuss an increase in hate crimes across Canada, the war in Israel/Gaza & sexual misconduct in Latvia. Today's feature interview is en francais with Conseils de sécurité hosts Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé & Artur Wilczynski interviewing this year's NPSIA/CDSN Visiting Defence Fellow Colonel Marie Christine Harvey. La Colonel Harvey nous parle de son parcours, des défis liés aux postes qu'elle a occupés, notamment comme instructeur et lors de commandement d'opérations domestiques et internationales. Elle démantèle des mythes liés à l'armée et nous explique en quoi les Forces Armées canadieenne se distinguent des autres armées.

In this instalment of The Field Report, we discuss the Vilnius Summit, where the NATO Field School was the Canadian institutional partner at the NATO Public Forum, an event taking place on the sidelines of the NATO Summit. Dr Alexander Moens, our NATO Field School Director, and Dr Toms Rostoks, Director of the Centre for Security and Strategic Research at the Latvian National Defence Academy, both of whom were on the ground in Vilnius during the summit, will join our hosts for this episode, Hannah Christensen and Ethan Clow, to discuss their key takeaways from the event and the Summit as a whole, including Swedish accession to NATO, support for Ukraine, and the challenges of China, and much more! Thank you again to the NATO Public Diplomacy Division for their continued support of our program. We were honoured to be recognized as the Canadian institutional partner of the 2023 NATO Public Forum. Dr Alexander Moens is the Director of the NATO Field School and Simulation Program. Dr Toms Rostoks is an Associate Professor at the University of Latvia and the Director of the Centre for Security and Strategic Research at the Latvian National Defence Academy. Hannah Christensen is the Program Coordinator of the NATO Field School. Ethan Clow is a Masters student at McGill University and an alumnus of the 2023 NATO Field School.

In the thirty-first episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host 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 her presentation on how men exposed to sexual trauma in the military access support services for that trauma at CIMVHR, the Meeting of MINDS event organized by the CDSN for the nine networks and ADM Policy, the Ombudsman criticizing Ottawa for not supporting military advisers and CSIS chief raises concerns about China's interest in Canadian universities. For our Feature Interview, Steve speaks with Matt Malone, Assistant Professor at Thompson Rivers University, and he researches the laws that protect secret information, especially trade secrecy, confidential information, access to information, privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity. They discuss Matt’s recent project, the Open by Default Project.

In the thirtieth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2, with co-host Anessa Kimball, Associate Professor at Université Laval. Steve & Anessa discuss Anessa’s research at the NATO Centers for Excellence in Europe, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the potential cut in the defense budget, Low artillery supplies and Europe’s perception of Canada’s NATO 2% commitment. For our feature interview, Steve speaks with Professors Meaghan Wilkin and Lobna Cherif (Department of Military Psychology and Leadership Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston) about the Resilience Plus podcast that is a new addition to the CDSN Podcast Network. The Resilience podcast provides resources on responding to trauma, empowering individuals to maximize their productivity and effectiveness in pursuing personal and professional goals.

In the twenty-ninth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior Fellow GPSIA, University of Ottawa. Steve & Artur discuss Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s revelation of intelligence that the government of India was involved in the murder of a prominent British Columbia Sikh leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, on Canadian soil and the risk of diaspora protestations being perceived as threats by home governments. The lack of vetting, which led House Speaker Anthony Rota to invite and recognize a man who fought for a Nazi unit in the Second World War during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Parliament, the diplomatic and international embarrassment as well as Russia using this incident as propaganda to justify the war in Ukraine. The final discussion focused on the weaponization of parental rights in anti-trans protests and far right involvement, which has the potential to turn violent, and its implications for security in Canada.

In this installment of The Field Report, we take you to Madrid, Spain, the host city of the 2022 NATO Summit. Leading up to and during the summit, 2022 Field School alumna, Miriam Hadjeres Montero, worked for the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in support of the event. Miriam is joined by fellow 2022 NATO Field School alumna and 2023 NATO Field School Intern, Amy Topshee, to discuss the significance of NATO Summits, delve into standout moments from Madrid, and gain valuable insights from Miriam's firsthand experience as a young professional working alongside this historic event. This is Part 1 of a compelling two-part discussion on the world of NATO Summits. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll hear from Field School Director Dr. Moens, who was on the ground in Vilnius for the 2023 NATO Summit! Amy Topshee is an alumna of the 2022 NATO Field School and 2023 NATO Field School Intern. She recently graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BA Honours in Political Science and International Relations. This January she will begin an internship in the BC Legislature. Miriam Hadjeres Montero is an alumna of the 2022 NATO Field School and a recent graduate of the International Masters in Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies program. During 2022, Miriam worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain in support of Madrid Summit. Miriam will be graduating next October with a Professional Master's in Intelligence and Geopolitical Analysis.

In the twenty-eighth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director, Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies at University of Calgary. Steve & Erin discuss the public inquiry into foreign election interference and its new commissioner Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s trip to Asia for the ASEAN summit, India among the top sources of foreign interference in Canada, the break down of Trudeau’s plane in India, and China raising concerns about New Cold War. For our Feature Interview, Steve speaks with Thomas Hughes a former postdoc for the CDSN. Thomas is currently a McKenna Postdoctoral Fellow at Mount Allison University.

Rhoda Reddock is a sociologist and development studies scholar with expertise in a range of areas including feminist and gender studies, and critical race and ethnic studies. With an academic career spanning many years she is a former deputy campus principal of The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus, and head of the Centre (now Institute) for Gender and Development Studies and lecturer in sociology. Among her many published works, she has written 8 books and over seventy peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. As an activist in the Caribbean Women’s movement, Dr. Reddock was a founding member and first chair of the Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action (CAFRA). Her advocacy positioned her as a pioneer of Gender and Development Studies programs, and she continues to champion the inclusion of women and gender studies in the field. She was recently elected to the Executive Committee of the International Sociological Association, and is the first Caribbean person elected to that role. Dr. Reddock has also served on the Council and advisory committee of the Caribbean Studies Association. In this episode, Dr. Reddock speaks to what it means to practice decolonial feminism and decolonize our academic institutions, defines pan-African feminism, points listeners to the wisdom of African and Caribbean women thought-leaders, and examines the future of the Gender and Development studies field.

In the twenty-seventh episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Steve & Linna discuss the just ended Summer Institute, the Canadian Armed Forces changing housing benefits for troops, a Survey about the Canadian public’s perception of the military, the current challenges the CAF faces due to Domestic and Emergency Operations given the increasing wildfires and Climate change events over the Summer especially the evacuation of Kelowna and Yellowknife. For our Feature Interview, Linna speaks with Rosemary Park, the founder of Servicewomen's Salute, which promotes and celebrates women's contributions to the Canadian Military. The CDSN is one of the partners helping with the upcoming Aspire & Inspire workshop series and Gala dinner organized by Servicewomen's Salute in October.

Welcome to the first episode of the Field Report, brought to you by the students and staff of the NATO Field School at Simon Fraser University. In each episode, you'll hear from our team, as well as security and defence experts and practitioners on what we've been about to learn about security and defence while in the field. In this first episode of the Field Report, we travel to Calgary, Alberta, where several alumni took part in a CDSN workshop focussed on the relationship between news media and national defence. We will discuss their takeaways from this workshop as well as speak with Dr Jean-Christophe Boucher, CDSN Co-Director and the lead organizer of the workshop itself! Dr. Jean-Christophe Boucher is an Associate Professor at the School of Public Policy and at the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary. He holds a BA in History from the University of Ottawa, a MA in Philosophy from the Université de Montréal and a PhD in Political Science from Université Laval. He specializes in international relations, with an emphasis on foreign policy, international security, and data analytics. Hannah Christensen is the Program Coordinator of the NATO Field School. Hailey Lothamer is an alumna of the 2022 NATO Field School. She graduated from the University of Alberta with BA Honours in Political Science. Lauren Mannix is an alumna of the 2022 NATO Field School. She graduated from the University of Victoria with a BSc in Anthropology and Professional Communication. Solomon Rodgers is our Lead Podcast Producer and an alumnus of the 2022 NATO Field School. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BA in International Relations and Political Science.

In the 26th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Artur Wilczynski, Retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations, Canada. Steve & Artur discuss rumors and personalities in the Defence & Public Safety cabinet shuffles; ongoing coup in Niger and civil disobedience in Israel in response to justice reforms. For our feature interview Steve asks Nancy Taber, Tammy George & Maya Eichler about their experience setting up a MINDS network focused on Transforming Military Cultures. Transforming Military Cultures is a network of Canadian and international academic researchers, defence scientists, military members, veterans, and people with relevant lived experience who are collaborating to challenge, reimagine, and transform the Canadian Armed Forces culture into one that embraces inclusivity and difference. The Network employs an anti-oppression framework in drawing on diverse critical perspectives and international lessons learned. Our activities aim to determine the root causes of the problematic military culture and provide practical insights to help transform Canadian Armed Forces culture into one that serves the future needs of Canada and Canadians.

In the twenty fifth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Anessa L. Kimball, author of the new book, Beyond 2% – NATO partners, institutions & burden management: Concepts, risks & models. Steve & Anessa discuss the recent NATO summit in Vilinius: membership, arctic, expectations and Ukraine. Today's feature interview, Steve interviews Vice Admiral Angus Topshee. The Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy answers questions about personnel shortages, Canadian arctic security, human security as the heart of the Indo-Pacific strategy, the role of leadership in culture change

In the twenty fourth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director of @UCalgary’s Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies, and co-director of the CDSN. Steve & Erin discuss the wildfires and climate change, protests triggered by police violence in France; Wagner vs Putin; and the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius. Today's feature interview, Steve interviews Col. Cathy Blue, the CDSN/NPSIA visiting Defence Fellow for 2022/2023, about her experience in the program. Colonel Cathy Blue was born and raised in Hopefield, Prince Edward Island and developed her love for the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Air Cadet. Enrolling in the Canadian Forces in April 1989 as a Communication and Electronic Engineer (CELE), Lieutenant-Colonel Blue attended the University of Prince Edward Island under the Regular Officer Training Program. Colonel Blue has served in numerous operational and training positions across the Canadian Armed Forces, including positions within 8 Wing Telecommunication and Information Systems Squadron (WTISS), J6 Operations, 76 Communications Group and the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics (CFSCE). Colonel Blue has had the honour of holding numerous command positions throughout her career as Commanding Officer 708 Communication Squadron, Commanding Officer 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron (8 ACCS) and as Commanding Officer 8 Mission Support Squadron. All were unit located on the largest Wing in the RCAF – 8 Wing Trenton. GO FLYERS! Colonel Blue has been posted to the Canadian Forces College (CFC) as Directing Staff for the Joint Command and Staff Programme (JSCP) and Programme Officer for the National Security Programme (NSP) followed by a posting to the RCAF Strategic Headquarters as Deputy Strategic A6 and Deputy Occupation Advisor for CELE. She was most recently posted to newly formed Chief Professional Conduct and Culture (CPCC) as the Special Advisor to Lieutenant-General Carignan Chief, Professional Conduct and Culture. Colonel Blue holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Computer Science from the University of Prince Edward Island, is a graduate of JCSP and holds a Masters in Defence Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada. She is an avid hockey player, who (despite a four year posting to Toronto) remains a dedicated Ottawa Senators fan. Colonel Blue is married and the couple have two sons.

In the twenty third episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with special co-host, Justin Massie, Full Professor of political science at the Université du Québec à Montréal, Associate Director of the Network for Strategic Analysis, and Codirector of Le Rubicon; Steve & Justin record from Riga, Latvia where they provide highlights from their Stakeholder Visit to Task Force Latvia. For our Feature Interview, Co-host Dr Linna Tam-Seto (She/Her) talked with Dr. Alexandra Heber (She/Her) about her work on a glossary titled: “Glossary of Terms: A shared understanding of the common terms used to describe psychological trauma.” Dr. Heber explained the importance of the project as a shared language around Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is essential and she hopes that the upcoming version will serve as a source of information and a communication tool that facilitates discussions around mental health concerns within the Defence and Security community.

In the twenty second episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Research Associate in the Trauma and Recovery Lab at McMaster University, and former post-doc fellow of the CDSN; Steve & Linna discuss the External Monitor’s Report on progress of addressing the Arbour Report, university labs come under government scrutiny for national security risks. For our Feature Interview, Steve speaks with Dr. Bessma Momani about her research on mal/dis and mis information shared via multinational chat app groups.

Pour ce nouvel épisode, Artur et Sarah-Myriam reçoivent Lise Howard, professeure titulaire à l'Université de Georgetown, avec des nominations conjointes au Department of Government and the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. Ils discutent de son rôle sur l’équipe Russia-Ukraine comme “Senior Fellow” en résidence au United States Institute of Peace, des accusations portées contre Vladimir Poutine devant la Cour pénale internationale de La Haye et de la façon dont la communauté internationale peut tenir la Russie et ses dirigeants responsables des crimes commis en Ukraine . Ils parlent de l’importance et de l’efficacité des opérations de la paix et des principaux défis et atouts de l’ONU. Lise Howard décrit des principaux défis qui se posent pour quelqu’un qui navigue entre ces mondes de recherche et de politiques appliquées et elle partage ses réflexions sur le rôle que le Canada pourrait jouer en partenariat avec les États-Unis , notamment face à la crise en Ukraine.

In the twenty-first episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director of @UCalgary’s Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies, and co-director of the CDSN. Steve & Erin discuss use of force amongst Canadian policing agencies, the end of the COVID emergency & the Civil War in Sudan. In today's feature interview, Anessa speaks with Pauline Pic about her post- doc research on the intersections of human geography and human security in the Arctic. Tracking Injustice Project: https://trackinginjustice.ca

In the 20th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Anessa L. Kimball, author of the new book, Beyond 2% – NATO partners, institutions & burden management: Concepts, risks & models. Steve & Anessa discuss NATO defence spending, intelligence leaks, Chinese police stations in North America and the civil war in Sudan. This week's interview is with Jānis Garisons, State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia. During the interview, Steve & Jānis discuss Operation Enhanced Forward Presence, conscription and resilience.

In the nineteenth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Research Associate in the Trauma and Recovery Lab at McMaster University, and former post-doc fellow of the CDSN; Steve & Linna discuss the Pope's rejection of the Doctrine of Discovery, repatriation of Canadian women and children from Syria & Star Wars Celebration weekend. For our Feature Interview, Steve speaks with Senator Rebecca Patterson, the first female CAF veteran to be appointed to the Senate.

In the 18th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman &Artur Wilczynski, Retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations, Canada. Steve & Artur discuss foreign interference and intelligence, government leaks vs whistle blowing & protests in Israel. Note from the Producer: CDSN was so busy these past 2 weeks, we didn't have time for a Feature Interview! If you are thirsty for new content and perspectives, check out our YouTube Channel with new presentations via our Capstone Seminar in Calgary, feature topics including: 1. Effective Disaster Management and Multi-Stakeholder Role: A Case of Bangladesh. (Mohammed Sadman Sakib) 2. Next Wave of Jihadists or Deradicalized Citizens?: A Controlled Narrative From A Human Security And Social Identity Perspective. (Haval Ahmad) 3. Trauma, Culture, and Militarism: Multidimensional Healing in the Canadian Armed Forces. (Ash Grover) 4. Approches alternatives afin de comprendre et surveiller la culture au sein de l’Équipe de la défense (Isabelle Richer) 5. “Functional Actors” and Canadian Defence & Security Policy: Lessons from the Arctic 1985-2010. (Ryan Dean) 6. Cold Comfort: Threat Perception and Confidence-Building in Europe and the Arctic (Thomas Hughes) 7. The Canada-U.S. Permanent Joint Board on Defence (PJBD): Legacy and Relevancy in the 21st Century. (Nicholas Glesby) 8. Women, Peace & Security: Military Application and Beyond (Ye Hee (Leona) Ahn)

Pour ce 37e épisode, Artur et Sarah-Myriam reçoivent Caroline Xavier, chef du Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications (CST). Ils discutent de son parcours et des défis particuliers à son poste. Madame Xavier explique en quoi la cybersécurité est une préoccupation croissante en matière de sécurité nationale et dans quelle mesure le CST dispose des outils et des ressources nécessaires pour faire face aux principales menaces. Madame Xavier aborde le rôle des agences de sécurité nationale pour relever ce défi. Madame Xavier explique également le rôle de premier plan du CST dans la communauté canadienne de la sécurité nationale et du renseignement pour promouvoir l'équité, la diversité et l'inclusion.

In the seventeenth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director of @UCalgary’s Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies, and co-director of the CDSN. Steve & Erin discuss Chinese government election interference and police stations in Canada, oversight of the RCMP in BC and across Canadian communities & concerns about lagging progress for Canadian women in international defence roles. Today's feature interview is with author of World War Z, Max Brooks and Daveed Gartenstein-Ross of Valens. Steve, Daveed and Max discuss their work in national security, specializing in the simulation and gaming world. They explain the creation process of Sleeping Giants’ simulation, Valens Global’s approach to war game simulations, and the benefits and purposes of their war games aiming to develop situational research skills and negotiation abilities. Links National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians: www.nsicop-cpsnr.ca The Modern War Institute: www.mwi.usma.edu

Pour ce 36ième épisode, Artur et Sarah-Myriam reçoivent Wendy Hadwen, chef adjointe des Politiques stratégiques, planification et partenariats (CA PSPP). Nous discutons de sa carrière et des déflis liés au fait d'être championne ministérielle des langues officielles . Ils abordent l'utilisation du français au sein des structures de renseignement tel que le Groupe des Cinq, des moyens pris afin de sensibiliser les Canadiens francophones à ce que font le Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications (CST) et d'autres organismes de sécurité et de renseignement ainsi que la façon dont les langues des Premières Nations s’insèrent également dans le débat sur les langues officielles au sein du CST.

In the sixteenth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Research Associate in the Trauma and Recovery Lab at McMaster University, and former post-doc fellow of the CDSN. Steve & Linna discuss the Emergency Act Inquiry - who was responsible, asset freezing, Doug Ford, US funding & PR of China activities in Canada. For our Feature Interview, Linna speaks with Dr. Ashley Williams about her findings on military to civilian transition and access to health services and some misconceptions about veteran health. She is also working on a veteran led project writing guidelines for healthcare providers project on chronic pain as well as a project on equine assisted learning for Public Safety personnel dealing with PTSD. Dr. Ashley Williams is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences as well as Co-Chair, Student and Post-Doctoral Engagement Committee (SPEC) with the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research/ L'Institut canadien de recherche sur la santé des militaires et des vétérans (CIMVHR). CIMVHR is a partner with the Canadian Defence and Security Network, students who would be interested in being part of CIMVHR’s Students and Postdoctoral Engagement Committee (https://cimvhr.ca/student-and-postdoctoral-engagement-committee/). looking for candidates interested in policy making, there are opportunities to submit proposals submitted to the upcoming forum (https://cimvhrforum.ca/trainees interested in knowing more about SPEC outreach they are welcome to sign up for their distribution list to receive all future invitations and information.

This week Clarice Rocha interviews Dr. Pablo Puliczer about security issues in Latin America. They cover a variety of topics and talk about issues that face South America today.

Dans ce 35e épisode de Conseils de sécurité, Sarah-Myriam présente son nouveau co-animateur, Artur Wilczynski. Artur et Sarah-Myriam discutent avec Annick Goulet, l'Ambassadrice du Canada en Roumanie, en République de Bulgarie et en République de Moldova. Ils abordent les moments clés de son parcours, les priorités et les défis liés à son mandat, l'impact de l'invasion de l'Ukraine par la Russie sur la région et discutent du rôle du Canada dans ces pays et à l'OTAN. L'Ambassadrice nous parle de la priorité qu'elle accorde à la question des femmes notamment au sein de la diplomatie.

In the 15th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Artur Wilczynski, Retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations, Canada. Steve & Artur discuss balloon responses, U.S. Air Force Gen. Minihan's memo & Chinese "police stations" in Canada. For our Feature Interview, Steve speaks with Major-General Lise Bourgon, currently the Women Peace and Security Champion for the CAF. During the interview, Steve spoke with MGen Lise Bourgon about their Job as a Chief of Personnel, the challenges they face as CMP’s current priorities are reconstitution, recruitment, and personnel retention. MGen Bourgon also explained the housing strategy for the CAF members, their protocol for managing problematic behaviors of members in leadership positions, and their efforts to reduce movements & relocations as a way to retain personnel.

This week Gershon Adela interviews Dr. Chris Roberts about security issues facing Africa today. They also dive into what the western media gets wrong about African Security and how we can better understand the specific issues facing the continent.

Part two of episode two: where Gershon Adela interviews Dr. Chris Roberts about security issues facing Africa today. They also dive into what the western media gets wrong about African Security and how we can better understand the specific issues facing the continent.

This week Azhar Naqvi interviews Dr. Saira Bano about nuclear deterrents in South Asia today. They jump into topics such as how deterrents work and specific issues facing the continent.

In the 14th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Anessa L. Kimball, author of the new book, Beyond 2% – NATO partners, institutions & burden management: Concepts, risks & models discuss sending offensive equipment to Ukraine, the threat of Russian cyber attacks and Turkish resistance to NATO expansion. For our Feature Interview, Steve speaks with Stéfanie von Hlatky, the Canada Research Chair on Gender, Security, and the Armed Forces, associate professor of political studies at Queen's University, Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Arts and Science and co-director of the Network for Strategic Analysis and the Canadian Defence and Security Network (including co-host of Battle Rhythm, season 1!) During the interview, Stefanie and Steve discuss her new book: Deploying Feminism, The Role of Gender in NATO Military Operations. Topics include the context of the project idea, the research process, and fieldwork trips leading to the book. Stefanie also explained her previous research and the importance of focusing the book’s research on Women, Peace, and security, trying to convey gender equality as a key element to more stable security outcomes. The book is available at all the usual outlets, including the publisher Oxford University Press, and on amazon.

Episode 2 is out now! Listen to CMSS Graduate student Jacqueline Peressini interview CMSS fellow Dr. Terry Terriff about the changing dynamics in US Security Policy. Bio: Dr. Terriff is the Arthur J. Child Chair of American Security Policy and a Senior Research Fellow of the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies. Dr. Terriff is a co-editor of the University of Calgary-based Journal of Military and Strategic Studies and was formerly the co-editor of the journal Contemporary Security Policy from 1991 to 2005. Dr. Terriff was also a Visiting Lecturer at the NATO School (Allied Command Transformation) in Germany from 1999 to 2009. Dr. Terriff joined the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies and the Department of Political Science in 2008, after having been a member of the Department of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK, for twelve and half years. While in the UK, Dr. Terriff was the recipient of three UK Economic and Social Research Council grants to conduct international studies on change in military organizations and transatlantic security issues.

In the thirteenth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director of @UCalgary’s Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies, and co-director of the CDSN. Steve & Erin discuss the Brazilian election protests, Canadian purchase of a U.S.-made National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) for Ukraine and a quick summary of F-35 procurement efforts. Today's feature interview is with Conseils de sécurité podcast host, Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé

In the twelfth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Research Associate in the Trauma and Recovery Lab at McMaster University, and former post-doc fellow of the CDSN. Steve & Linna discuss highlights from the CDSN's Annual Year Ahead event, takeaways from the Arbour Report's Stakeholder Engagement event, the recent RWE coup plot in Germany as well as Peruvian President Castillo's successful self-coup.

In the eleventh episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director of @UCalgary’s Centre for Military, Security & Strategic Studies, and co-director of the CDSN. Steve & Erin discuss information sharing and other takeaways from the Emergencies Act Inquiry and implications for policing in Canada, Indo-Pacific strategy and allyship. Steve speaks with Peter Kasurak, Fellow the Centre for International Defence Policy (CIDP) at Queen’s University about his book “A National Force: The Evolution of Canada's Army, 1950-2000”

In the 10th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Anessa L. Kimball, Ph.D. discuss messaging faux pas at the Vimy Gala, missile scare in Poland and COP27. For our Feature interview, Steve speaks with Major-General(MGen)Michael Wright, Commander Canadian Forces Intelligence Command and Chief of Defence Intelligence.

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