In the 28th episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef and Steve discuss the Rideau Hall incursion, Hong Kong international security law, Russia in Afghanistan and Kosovo peace talks. Our Feature Interview this week is with Christian Breede [19:00], Deputy Director of CIDP @ Queen’s. This week’s RnR segment [54:00], where we will provide some levity in these trying times with entertainment reviews and suggestions.

This week’s RnR picks are:
1. They Shall Not Grow Old
2. The Floor is Lava
3. George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy

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Guest Biographies:

• H. Christian Breede: an Associate Professor of Political Science at RMC and cross-appointed with Political Studies and the Deputy Director of the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen’s University. He is also the Associate Chair of RMC’s Public Administration programme. Christian holds a PhD in War Studies from RMC and has published on the topics of foreign and security policy with a research focus on societal cohesion and technology. He has deployed experience with the Canadian Army in Haiti and Afghanistan.

Host Biographies:

• Stéfanie von Hlatky: Associate Professor of political studies at Queen’s University and the former Director of the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP). Her research focuses on NATO, armed forces, military interventions, and defence policy. Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
• Stephen M. Saideman: Paterson Chair in International Affairs, as well as Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network – Réseau Canadien Sur La Défense et la Sécurité, and Professor of International Affairs at Carleton University. Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Find detailed show notes here: www.cdsn-rcds.com/battlerhythm