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Canada needs to have a funded operation for the defence of the country, so that the Armed Forces stops dipping into maintenance funds when it needs to scramble jets. Right now, the Forces are “stealing from Peter to pay Paul,” says @AndreaCharron theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…

On this week's #ExpertSeries @BrookingsInst @AngelaStent and @steven_pifer discuss the impact of the Ukraine war on NATO cohesion, President Trump's efforts to end the war, Russia's geopolitical ambitions, and the emergence of a multi-polar world order. bit.ly/3IK3QfD

This week in the @CDAInstitute newsletter: Garret Martin on #TheHague Summit's shortcomings, @steven_pifer & Angela Stent on the Ukraine War’s lasting impact, & @Comd_RCN on the future of the RCN. Get the latest analysis delivered to your inbox: bit.ly/44O762r

The Hague Summit avoided public confrontation with Trump and secured a major defence spending increase, but sidestepped critical issues, leaving the Alliance’s long-term direction and cohesion uncertain. Garret Martin's latest. @AU_EuropeCenter @AmericanU bit.ly/40uMUjo

Submit an op-ed or think piece and join the CDA Institute’s community of thought leaders. By writing for us you'll help shape national conversations on defence, influence policy discussions, and reach decision-makers across #Canada. bit.ly/3GETVYl

"[Trump] is undoing [the] US-created, post-WWII alliance system...#Putin believes there are only 3-4 truly sovereign states: #Russia, #China, #US. The rest are small states with limited sovereignty. I think in many ways, this is #Trump's worldview too." bit.ly/3IK3QfD

Call for Nominations: 2025 Vimy Award Know a Canadian who's made an outstanding contribution to our defence and security? Nominate them today! 🕒Deadline: August 15, 2025: bit.ly/4jPpSKU

🚨Don't miss Garret Martin's latest piece on @NATO 's Hague summit for the @CDAInstitute ! @AU_SIS @research_sis

Want to write for the CDA Institute and help shape thought leadership about Canadian defence and security? Consider penning an op-ed, submitting an abstract for our Threat Assessment series, or contributing to a volume of our ON TRACK journal. bit.ly/3GETVYl

Thank you Ambassador @kovaliv_y for your service and dedication to strengthening #Ukraine-#Canada relations during an extremely difficult time. We are grateful for your engagement with @CDAInstitute through our Expert Series and the Ottawa Conference. @UKRinCAN

On this week's #ExpertSeries @AngelaStent and @steven_pifer discuss the impact of the Ukraine war on NATO cohesion, President Trump's efforts to end the war, Russia's geopolitical ambitions, and the emergence of a multi-polar world order. bit.ly/3IK3QfD

Call for Nominations: 2025 Vimy Award Know a Canadian who's made an outstanding contribution to our defence and security? Nominate them today! 🕒Deadline: August 15, 2025: bit.ly/4jPpSKU

"There's uncertainty about whether the rules-based international order [will] survive. In a "might makes right" world, you need to have a hard-eyed look at [the] capabilities you need to assert your national interest and defend your country." @Comd_RCN bit.ly/456vNHa

Want to write for the CDA Institute? Consider penning an op-ed, submitting an abstract for our Threat Assessment series, or contributing to a volume of our ON TRACK journal. bit.ly/3GETVYl

The Hague Summit avoided public confrontation with Trump and secured a major defence spending increase, but sidestepped critical issues, leaving the Alliance’s long-term direction and cohesion uncertain. Garret Martin's latest. @AU_EuropeCenter @AmericanU bit.ly/40uMUjo

In this op-ed, @heff_andrew argues that #climate #disinformation must be treated by 🇨🇦🇺🇸as a shared security threat requiring coordinated countermeasures. Interested in submitting a piece for our U.S.-Canada relations climate series? Email @Pauline_Baudu. bit.ly/3IOMcr3

#Ukraine has shown how #drones can challenge naval power in littoral environments. Large ships will still be central, but they'll rely on a network of remotely operated and autonomous systems to enable them. VAdm Angus Topshee on our latest Expert Series. bit.ly/456vNHa

In 2025, 🇨🇦 pledged to hit 2% defence spending, sign a new “Security and Economic Agreement” with 🇺🇸, and agreed to #NATO's new 5% target Will these promises be fulfilled, or like past Canadian defence pledges, quietly abandoned? @USCanada_Sands bit.ly/4nOxP6p

If you know someone who has left a mark on Canadian security through service, innovation, or diplomacy, nominate them by for this year's Vimy Award by August 15, 2025. bit.ly/40WdORn

"There's uncertainty about whether the rules-based international order [will] survive. In a "might makes right" world, you need to have a hard-eyed look at [the] capabilities you need to assert your national interest and defend your country." @Comd_RCN bit.ly/456vNHa