DEFENCE DECONSTRUCTED PODCAST

Apil 17, 2026

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In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, recorded 20 March 2026, David Perry sits down with Hon. Randall Schriver and Mike Kuiken to discuss their 2025 Annual Report to Congress by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. We look at the work the Commission has done, updates on the link between China and Iran, and how this fits in the U.S. national security defence ecosystem.

Guest bio:

• Hon. Randall Schriver is the Chair at the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission

• Mike Kuiken is the Vice-Chair at the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission

Host bio:

• David Perry is the President & CEO, Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Recommended Readings:

• Island at the Center of The World by Russell Shorto
• Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides

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