EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 45 MIN
NATO’s New Fault Lines: Where Does Canada Stand?
from Conference of Defence Associations Institute · host CDA Institute
In today’s Expert Series episode, we meet with Robert Baines, President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada, to discuss the impact of the U.S.'s shifting stance towards NATO and how this affects US-Canada tensions and NATO dynamics with European allies. Our conversation covers the importance of Canada reaching the 2% GDP defence spending benchmark and the need for enhanced strategic focus and prioritized investments in the Arctic. In the face of changing geopolitical dynamics, Canada must firmly assert its sovereignty, strengthen its Arctic capabilities and its relationship with European allies, and prioritize strong leadership in maintaining international norms.Don’t miss an episode – subscribe to the CDA Institute newsletter today: https://bit.ly/40ykggqThe CDA Institute is a non-partisan think tank that conducts research and education programming on defence and security.Learn more: CDA Institute
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In today’s Expert Series episode, we meet with Robert Baines, President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada, to discuss the impact of the U.S.'s shifting stance towards NATO and how this affects US-Canada tensions and NATO dynamics with European allies. Our conversation covers the importance of Canada reaching the 2% GDP defence spending benchmark and the need for enhanced strategic focus and prioritized investments in the Arctic. In the face of changing geopolitical dynamics, Can...
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