DEFENCE DECONSTRUCTED PODCAST

January 16, 2026

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In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with Michael Petric to discuss his latest paper, “Opportunities for Canadian Generative AI in the Indo-Pacific”. We examine the opportunities for Canadian AI in the Indo-Pacific, and what both government and industry can do to pursue them.

Guest bios:

• Michael Petric is an Advisor - Defence and Public Procurement at Bondy & Associates and a CGAI Fellow.

Host bio:

• David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Recommended Readings:

• "Opportunities for Canadian Generative AI in the Indo-Pacific" by Michael Petric

• The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet

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