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The Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen's University is the premier research-hub for international and defence policy in Canada

The Centre for International and Defence Policy was established in 1975 as the Queen’s Centre for International Relations under the directorship of Nils Ørvik. Its mandate, then as now, was to conduct research in matters of national and international security and other aspects of international relations. It supports teaching in the field of security and defence and, through its publications and activities of its members, contributes to public debate on Canadian foreign and defence policy, and on issues of international peace and security. In 2011, the Centre’s name was changed to reflect more clearly the range of its interests as a research unit in the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University.

10/07/2026

| Registration is now open for the CIDP’s 2026–27 Emerging Leaders in International and Defence Policy Program!

Open to undergraduate students at Queen’s University and the Royal Military College, the program offers students the opportunity to grow their network, complement their academic development, and deepen their knowledge of critical issues at the intersection of security, defence, and politics. Participants will attend a minimum of five in-person CIDP events and write a Dispatch for the CIDP’s Contact Report to receive a certificate of completion.

Register by October 16, 2026!

Click the link below to learn more and register:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/emerging-leaders-international-and-defence-policy-program-2026-27

10/02/2026

| The CIDP would like to welcome Dr. Andrew Heffernan, the Sir Edward Peacock Postdoctoral Fellow at Queen's Department of Political Studies. His research focuses on information integrity, global environmental governance, and African politics, including the intersections of environmental change, food systems, and insecurity.

Learn more about Dr. Heffernan below:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/people-search/andrew-heffernan

10/01/2026

| CIDP Fellow Kim Richard Nossal has published a new article in The Walrus, “Bullied by the US, Canada Has a History of Reaching Out to Europe.” The article examines Canada’s long history of looking to Europe to strengthen its international relationships and reduce its vulnerability to shifts in Canada-US relations.

Read the full article below:
https://thewalrus.ca/bullied-by-the-us-canada-has-a-history-of-reaching-out-to-europe/?utm_source=Gazette+Newsletter&utm_campaign=001b6d8a3a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_19_03_14_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-800fb66f77-522052238

09/30/2026

| Join us on Tuesday, October 27 from 12:00–1:00 PM for Military Leadership in Extreme Situations: An International Perspective with Sarah von Felten. The talk will explore how military leaders across sixteen countries navigate uncertainty, high-pressure decision-making, resilience, and communication in extreme situations. Join us in Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 334, or online.

Click the link below to register:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/events/idp-speaker-series/military-leadership-extreme-situations-international-perspective

09/29/2026

| Join us on Monday, October 26 from 3:00–4:00 PM for a discussion with Dr. John Blaxland from The Australian National University. Dr. Blaxland’s work focuses on international, military, security, and intelligence affairs, drawing on his experience as a former Australian military intelligence officer and historian. This event is co-hosted with the Royal Kingston United Services Institute and will take place in Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 334, with an option to attend online.

Click the link below to register:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/events/partner-events/making-sense-poly-crisis-view-strategic-cousins-down-under

09/25/2026

&Security | Join us on October 16 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for a conversation with Canada's former Chief of the Defence Staff, General (Ret'd) Wayne Eyre, as he discusses the current challenges facing Canada's national defence. The event will feature opening remarks by Principal Patrick Deane, followed by a fireside chat with Associate Vice-Principal (Research) Dr. Stefanie von Hlatky and a networking reception with General Eyre and Queen's defence researchers.

Register below by October 1:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/events/partner-events/defending-canada-conversation-general-wayne-eyre

09/23/2026

| Join us tomorrow from 5:30–7:00 PM for “Meet the Defence Fellows,” the CIDP’s first Discussion on Defence of the 2026–2027 year. Hear from Visiting Defence Fellows Colonel Véronique Gervais and Colonel Matthew Snider as they share their expertise and experiences from the Canadian Armed Forces. The event will take place in Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 448, and a light meal will be provided with registration.

Click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discussions-on-defence-meet-the-defence-fellows-tickets-1999803400805?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/18/2026

| Registration is now open for the CIDP’s 2026–27 Emerging Leaders in International and Defence Policy Program!

Open to undergraduate students at Queen's University and RMC Canada CMR, the program offers students the opportunity to grow their network, complement their academic development, and deepen their knowledge of critical issues at the intersection of security, defence, and politics. Participants will attend a minimum of five in-person CIDP events and write a Dispatch for the CIDP’s Contact Report to receive a certificate of completion.

Register by October 4, 2026!

Click the link below to learn more and register:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/emerging-leaders-international-and-defence-policy-program-2026-27

09/17/2026

| Join us tomorrow for Building Our Defence Industrial Base, exploring current efforts in Canada and Ontario to strengthen the defence industrial base amid increased defence spending and growing security demands. The roundtable will examine the policy environment, international security considerations, and opportunities and challenges associated with defence industrial development.

Click the link below to register:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/events/idp-speaker-series/roundtable-building-our-defence-industrial-base

09/16/2026

| Join us on September 24 from 5:30–7:00 PM for “Meet the Defence Fellows,” the CIDP’s first Discussion on Defence of the 2026–2027 year. Hear from Visiting Defence Fellows Colonel Véronique Gervais and Colonel Matthew Snider as they share their expertise and experiences from the Canadian Armed Forces. The event will take place in Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 448, and a light meal will be provided with registration.

Click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discussions-on-defence-meet-the-defence-fellows-tickets-1999803400805?aff=oddtdtcreator

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