On Defence and Security

On Defence and Security – is a podcast series that examines defence and military affairs both in Canada and internationally. Bridging the gap between academic research and policy is crucial, especially in areas as complex and important as military and defense affairs. By providing a platform for informed discussions, Conversations on Defence and Security can help policymakers make more well-informed decisions and enable the public to better understand these critical issues. It likely serves as a resource for scholars, policymakers, military personnel, and anyone interested in defense and security matters, both in Canada and globally.

On Defence and Security is a government podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts On Defence and Security, a government show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #26

  A Conversation on NATO DIANA with Acting Director Jyoti Hirani-Driver

  May 25, 202624 minS1

  <p >"To sharpen NATO’s technological edge and provide decisive defence and security effects, DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) works innovators, end users and Allied nations to find, accelerate and promote the adoption of emerging and disruptive technologies." CIDP Director and host of today's podcast Michael Murphy sits down with Acting Managing Director of NATO DIANA Jyoti Hirani-Driver to discuss more on the program as well as Canada's participation in it. </p><p >Jyoti Hirani-Driver has been the Chief Operating Officer of NATO DIANA since January 2024, and is responsible for overseeing the Accelerator Programme, establishing business performance an...

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  Ep. 22 - A Conversation on NATO DIANA with Acting Director Jyoti Hirani-Driver

  May 25, 202624 min

  "To sharpen NATO’s technological edge and provide decisive defence and security effects, DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) works innovators, end users and Allied nations to find, accelerate and promote the adoption of emerging and disruptive technologies." CIDP Director and host of today's podcast Michael Murphy sits down with Acting Managing Director of NATO DIANA Jyoti Hirani-Driver to discuss more on the program as well as Canada's participation in it. Jyoti Hirani-Driver has been the Chief Operating Officer of NATO DIANA since January 2024, and is responsible for overseeing the Accelerator Programme, establishing business performance and risk management, and identifying and implementing improvements across the organisation. She is also responsible for the HR function and establishing the DIANA Regional Hub in Estonia and the DIANA Regional Office in Canada. sign up for our newsletter : https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/mailing-list Visit us at https://www.queensu.ca/cidp

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  Episode #25

  Is Artificial Intelligence Going to be a Threat to our Safety?

  Apr 26, 20261h 2mS1

  <p >Is all this AI talk making us (in)secure? Our host Amarnath Amarasingam sits down with Yannick Veilleux-Lepage (Royal Military College of Canada) and David Wells to discuss the security challenges that Artificial Intelligence poses, and how might it be something we need to worry about. </p><p >Dr. Yannick Veilleux-Lepage is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Royal Military College of Canada. His research explores the intersection of technology, ideology, and political violence, with particular focus on terrorist innovation, online propaganda, and the use of emerging technologies by violent extremist organizations. He has published extensively on...

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  Episode #24

  Does Alberta Really Want to Leave Canada?

  Mar 26, 202657 minS1

  <p >Alberta and separation, it’s not the first time we hear about it, so why does it matter now? Our host Amarnath Amarasingam sits down with Amy Mack (University of Lethbridge) and Robert Currie (Dalhousie University) to discuss today’s topic, as they check the temperature in the room whether Alberta really does want to separate, and what it would mean for Canada?</p><p >Amy Mack is Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Digital Extremism and Assistant Professor in New Media at the University of Lethbridge.</p><p >Robert Currie is a specialist in the area of international and...

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  Episode #23

  To Five Percent or Close to it? On the Path to Higher Defence Spending

  Feb 25, 202631 minS1

  <p >CIDP Director and host of today's episode Michael Murphy is joined by Anessa Kimball, Professor of political science in international relations at Université Laval. They sit down to discuss Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy through its new budgetary pledge of 5% total defence spending, the challenges it faces, and if it's even possible to achieve. </p><p >Anessa L. Kimball (prof/they/iel) is a professor of political science in international relations at Université Laval, Québec, Canada, where they have been on faculty for nearly two decades. Since 2019, Kimball has directed the Canadian Defence and Security Network, a federally funde...

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