DEFENCE DECONSTRUCTED PODCAST

August 9, 2024

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Dr. Ian Brodie and Dr. Alexander Salt about their participation at the 2024 edition of the Rim of the Pacific Exercise.

Then at 41:00, you’ll hear a panel discussion on the practical aspects of Canada-US cooperation for NORAD modernization, featuring MGen Constance Jenkins, MGen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Joanne Lostracco, MGen (ret’d) Punch Moulton, and moderated by Dr. Andrea Charron.

Guests:

• Dr. Ian Brodie is CGAI’s Program Director and Professor at the University of Calgary.
• Dr. Alexander Salt is Triple Helix’ Post-Doctoral Fellow.
• MGen Constance Jenkins is Director Logistics and Engineering for NORAD/ USNORTHCOM.
• MGen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet is the Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
• Joanne Lostracco is the DG (Minister), Defence Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada.
• MGen (ret’d) Punch Moulton is the Vice President of Stellar Advisors, Stellar Solutions.
• Dr. Andrea Charron is Professor at the University of Manitoba and a Fellow for Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Host:

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

Book Recommendations:

• "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology" by Chris Miller
• "Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class" by Rob Henderson