On Defence and Security
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
Ep. 22 - A Conversation on NATO DIANA with Acting Director Jyoti Hirani-Driver
Host Michael Murphy interviews Acting Director Jyoti Hirani-Driver about NATO DIANA's mission to accelerate disruptive technologies for defence and security.
April 27, 2026
Ep. 21 - Is Artificial Intelligence Going to be a Threat to our Safety?
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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 data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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 topics including the adoption of 3D-printed firearms by extremist actors, the role of technological convergence in terrorist threat evolution, and the use of evolutionary theory in understanding terrorist behavior. </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">David Wells is an independent global security expert, who was most recently Head of Research and Analysis at the UN Counter-Terrorism Directorate in New York, managing the team who monitor global security and geopolitical trends for the Security Council. Prior to joining the UN in 2017, David worked in a variety of policy and research roles in Australia and the United Kingdom, and began his career working for UK intelligence agency GCHQ between 2005 and 2013, including two years as a UK counter-terrorism liaison officer to Australia. David was a Research Associate at the Lowy Institute for International Policy in 2016.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">sign up for our newsletter : <a href="https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/mailing-list">https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/mailing-list</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Visit us at <a href="https://www.queensu.ca/cidp">https://www.queensu.ca/cidp</a></p>
March 26, 2026
Ep. 20 - Does Alberta Really Want to Leave Canada?
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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 data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Amy Mack</strong> is Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Digital Extremism and Assistant Professor in New Media at the University of Lethbridge.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Robert Currie</strong> is a specialist in the area of international and transnational criminal law, and he teaches a seminar course in this subject. His 2010 book, International and Transnational Criminal Law, was shortlisted for the Walter Owen Book Prize for Outstanding Legal Literature in 2011 and the fourth edition will be published in 2026. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles and comments in this field and his work is regularly cited by Canadian courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Robert's article: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpolicyoptions.irpp.org%2F2026%2F02%2Falberta-separation-illegal%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbah5%40queensu.ca%7Cbeba6cd809114bd201b508de8a949388%7Cd61ecb3b38b142d582c4efb2838b925c%7C1%7C0%7C639100567951719499%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6J5B6Cv8h7PdQuZJsZaTZqG8lnE4yBzLMVyqOw9QKD0%3D&reserved=0">https://policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/02/alberta-separation-illegal/</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Project mentioned: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commongroundpolitics.ca%2Ffocus-groups&data=05%7C02%7Cbah5%40queensu.ca%7Cbeba6cd809114bd201b508de8a949388%7Cd61ecb3b38b142d582c4efb2838b925c%7C1%7C0%7C639100567951740200%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G210xxeWSYhK1%2FKBsaKU5xucv%2F0vtTrWZOh17N%2B%2BXg4%3D&reserved=0">https://www.commongroundpolitics.ca/focus-groups</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">sign up for our newsletter : <a href="https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/mailing-list">https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/mailing-list</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Visit us at <a href="https://www.queensu.ca/cidp">https://www.queensu.ca/cidp</a></p>
26 total episodes available with 14 transcripts
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- What is On Defence and Security?
<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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