Key Issues for Canada at the Washington Summit

In this episode of the Expert Series Podcast Gordon Venner, Kerry Buck, Stéfanie Von Hlatky, and Vincent Rigby discuss the present geostrategic climate and its implications for Canada at the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington. They discuss Russia’s geopolitical aims, the war in Ukraine, NATO's adaptability to emerging threats and changes in the geopolitical landscape, and the importance of Canada’s defence spending and commitments, particularly the 2% GDP target. The panel also discussed the globalization of crises and the complex and unpredictable nature of the current international security environment compared to the Cold War, new security threats like cyber and disinformation, and the growing influence of China in the Indo-Pacific region. The panel also highlighted the importance of maintaining NATO's core values and political cohesion, especially in light of its 75th anniversary and the ongoing war in Ukraine.The CDA Institute is a non-partisan think tank that conducts research and education programming on defence and security.Learn more: CDA Institute