Centre for International and Defence Policy

| The CIDP would like to welcome Dr. Joanne Archibald, Founder and Executive Director of Livy Consulting and Executive Director of the Canadian Business History Association. Dr. Archibald's research focuses on Canadian political and military history, alliance politics, and the role of dual-use technology in shaping defence and foreign policy.

Learn more about Dr. Archibald below:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/people-search/joanne-archibald

| The CIDP would like to welcome Matthew da Mota, Research Director, Emerging Technology and National Security at The Canadian Shield Institute. Matthew's research explores how emerging technologies and geopolitical change are reshaping governance, sovereignty, and national security, with a particular focus on AI, digital infrastructure, and information operations.

Learn more about Matthew below:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/people-search/matthew-da-mota

| The CIDP would like to welcome Dr. Andrea Charron. A Professor of International Relations and Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Charron's research focuses on NORAD and NATO, Arctic defence, sanctions, and Canadian defence policy.

Learn more about Dr. Charron below:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/people-search/andrea-charron

| Join CIC National on Zoom for a discussion on Fulfilling the Promise of Canada, a new volume examining Canada's defence, security, foreign policy, Arctic sovereignty, and role in an increasingly unstable world. The event features CIDP Research Fellow Dr. Joel Sokolsky, alongside LGen (Ret'd) Guy Thibault, Narendra Pachkhede, and Col (Ret'd) Chuck Oliviero.

Click the link below to register:
https://thecic.org/event/cic-national-on-zoom-fulfilling-the-promise-of-canada/

| Dr. Stéphanie Martel appeared before the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE) to share her insights and recommendations on the revision of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy. She stressed the importance of continuity in Canada's engagement of key partners on peace and security issues through a people-centered and sustainable approach.

Click the link below to watch: https://parlvu.parl.gc.ca/Harmony/fr/PowerBrowser/PowerBrowserV2/20260604/-1/45501

| Join us July 14–15, 2026 for Reserves at the Ready: Transforming Total Defence Forces in War and Peace, a workshop examining the growing role of reserve forces in strengthening national defence, responding to domestic and international crises, and supporting military readiness.

See the link below to register:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/events/conferences-workshops/reserves-ready-transforming-total-defence-forces-war-and-peace

| In a new letter from the Director, CIDP announces four key knowledge mobilization reforms: Publication Review Reforms, Generative Artificial Intelligence in CIDP Publications, Open Access and Formalizing Reuse Rights, and Changing Course on the CIDP Podcast. Together, these changes aim to strengthen the quality, accessibility, and impact of the Centre's research and outreach activities.

Click the link below to read:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/knowledge-mobilization-reforms-centre

| The CIDP is hiring a Manager to support the Centre’s operations, programming, communications, and stakeholder engagement. This position will replace an upcoming retirement and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to research and policy discussions in international and defence affairs.

Application deadline: June 22, 2026.

Please see the link below for the full job posting and application details:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/cidp-hiring

| The CIDP would like to welcome Elliot Goodell Ugalde. A PhD Candidate and Teaching Fellow in the Queen's Department of Political Studies, his research focuses on international political economy, critical security studies, and international economic security.

Learn more about Elliot below:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/people-search/elliot-goodell-ugalde

ContactReport | In "Missile Defence Will Not Defend Canada," CIDP researcher Mihai Giboi argues that investments in missile defence are unlikely to address Canada's most pressing security challenges, highlighting three key realities often overlooked in defence policy debates.

Click the link below to read about it:
https://medium.com/centre-for-international-and-defence-policy/missile-defence-will-not-defend-canada-c040d872fd4c