Episode 19: International Women’s Day

In the 19th episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef and Stef discuss the Coronavirus as a security problem, Turkey invoking Article 4 (again), trepidation about the U.S. – Taliban deal and upcoming events. Our Capstone Preview features Emerging Scholar Rachel Babins [21:45], a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at a major Canadian bank, who presented her paper at the last Defence and Security Foresight Group Conference. Our Feature Interview this week is with WIIS - France’s President, Johanna Möhring and WIIS - Canada’s Vice – Chair, Gaëlle Rivard Piché [27:30] This week’s Peeve is on hiatus as we provide more info on our upcoming Summer Institute.

Episode 9: The View From Europe

In this episode of Battle Rhythm, Steve and Stef talk about Turkey’s recent incursion against Kurdish forces in Northern Syria. They explore how the Trump administration’s foreign policy led to this moment and elaborate on the implications for NATO. In light of the impending Canadian election, Steve and Stef discuss the foreign policy positions of the main parties. In the Network Highlights segment, Steve speaks with Harleen Atwal [21:00] about the NATO Field School and Simulation Program. The feature interview is with Alice Pannier [25:45] who shares her expertise in European security politics. Finally, in Steve’s Peeves, some thoughts from Steve on the NBA pandering to China.