Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, Andrea Charron, unpacks the forces reshaping global security.
Global conflict is rewriting the rules of defence—and Canada is caught in the shift. Missile threats are becoming more complex, alliances are under pressure, and the strategies that once kept us secure are starting to feel outdated. What does this new reality mean for Canada?
In this episode, Andrea Charron, Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, unpacks the forces reshaping global security. From the idea of a “golden dome” to the future of fighter jets, she offers a clear-eyed look at the choices ahead—and makes the case for why closer cooperation with Greenland and Denmark could be more important than ever.
Our guest is Andrea Charron, Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies and an academic working closely with the Canadian Armed forces. In conversation with UM’s President Michael Bennaroch, she discusses the evolving security landscape facing North America and Canada's crucial role in Arctic security and U.S. defense needs. Charron details security risks such as cyber threats and foreign interference and sheds light concerning NORAD modernization and the importance of international partnerships, including with Greenland, Denmark, the UK and Mexico.
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