DEFENCE DECONSTRUCTED PODCAST

August 01, 2025

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In this #TripleHelix episode of #DefenceDeconstructed we sit down with Dr. Alexander Salt to discuss his latest paper, "Venture Capital Financing and Canadian Defence".

Guest bios:

• Dr. Alexander Salt is a CGAI Fellow. He has a PhD from the University of Calgary’s Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies and an MA in Political Studies from the University of Manitoba.

Host bio:

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

Recommended Readings:

• "Venture Capital Financing and Canadian Defence" by Dr. Alexander Salt

• The Last Warrior: Andrew Marshall and the Shaping of Modern American Defense Strategy by Andrew F Krepinevich and Barry D Watts

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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll