Centre for International and Defence Policy

Centre for International and Defence Policy 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 ac

tivities 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.

| CIDP Director and host Michael Murphy sits down with Jyoti Hirani-Driver, Acting Director of the NATO Defence Inn...
05/26/2026

| CIDP Director and host Michael Murphy sits down with Jyoti Hirani-Driver, Acting Director of the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic to discuss how DIANA is helping sharpen NATO’s technological edge through emerging and disruptive technologies, and what Canada’s participation means for innovation, defence, and security.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpnY5qUmBKE

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05/22/2026

| Looking to stay connected to news on upcoming events and content from CIDP and our partners? Sign up for the CIDP Newsletter and get the latest in Canadian defence and international policy straight to your inbox. Insightful analysis, event updates, and more.

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05/21/2026

| Episode 21: Is Artificial Intelligence Going to be a Threat to our Safety? Host Amarnath Amarasingam sits down with Dr. Yannick Veilleux-Lepage from the Royal Military College of Canada and David Wells to discuss the security challenges posed by artificial intelligence, from emerging technologies and political violence to the broader implications for global security and counter-terrorism.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCqM0ZDjwQ

Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research | Exercise Canada Paratus tested Canada’s readiness to sus...
05/19/2026

Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research | Exercise Canada Paratus tested Canada’s readiness to sustain care during large-scale combat operations while continuing to support the broader population. Drawing on the exercise findings, Dr. Colleen Forestier and Dr. David Pedlar emphasize that Canada’s greatest vulnerability is not clinical capability, but governance clarity and integrated civilian-military planning.

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https://youtu.be/3_W-kOFn7UM

| The Contact Report Dispatches are rapid-response articles on issues related to Canadian defence, national security, ...
05/18/2026

| The Contact Report Dispatches are rapid-response articles on issues related to Canadian defence, national security, extremism, and social polarization. Similar to newspaper op-eds, they focus on providing historical and political context to ongoing events. The CIDP offers a range of publication opportunities for different forms of research and analysis.

Interested in publishing with us? Contact [email protected] with your proposal.

Click the link below to learn more:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/publications/publish-us

| In “Lessons from the 2025 G7 Cycle: Quantum, AI and Science Diplomacy,” CIDP Director Michael Murphy examines how ...
05/15/2026

| In “Lessons from the 2025 G7 Cycle: Quantum, AI and Science Diplomacy,” CIDP Director Michael Murphy examines how middle powers can use science diplomacy to navigate growing international instability. The policy brief highlights how cooperation on emerging technologies such as quantum and AI can strengthen international resilience, even amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Click the link below to read:
https://www.cigionline.org/publications/lessons-from-the-2025-g7-cycle-quantum-ai-and-science/

Canadian Armed Forces | In “Canada’s Hyper-Fixation on Hypersonic Technology,” CIDP researcher Mihai Giboi examines Ca...
05/13/2026

Canadian Armed Forces | In “Canada’s Hyper-Fixation on Hypersonic Technology,” CIDP researcher Mihai Giboi examines Canada’s growing focus on hypersonic systems and the implications for defence policy and military innovation. Drawing on his research in international security, Russian foreign policy, and military transformation, Giboi explores the risks of over-prioritizing emerging technologies within Canada’s broader security strategy.

Click the link below to read more:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/canadas-hyper-fixation-hypersonic-technology

| Join us tomorrow for “Governing Readiness: Health System Leadership in an Era of Sustained Conflict” with Dr. Col...
05/11/2026

| Join us tomorrow for “Governing Readiness: Health System Leadership in an Era of Sustained Conflict” with Dr. Colleen Forestier and Dr. David Pedlar. Drawing on insights from Exercise Canada Paratus, the session examines how governance, coordination, and integrated civilian–military planning are critical to strengthening Canada’s health system resilience in times of crisis.

Click the link below to register:
https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/events/idp-speaker-series/governing-readiness-health-system-leadership-era-sustained-conflict

| In “From 9/11 to IMVE: The Evolution of Terrorism in Canada,” Molly Luden traces how Canada’s understanding of terro...
05/06/2026

| In “From 9/11 to IMVE: The Evolution of Terrorism in Canada,” Molly Luden traces how Canada’s understanding of terrorism has shifted from primarily external threats after 9/11 to a growing focus on ideologically motivated violent extremism (IMVE). The article highlights how policy, legislation, and security priorities have adapted to a changing threat landscape.

Click the link below to read about it:
https://medium.com/centre-for-international-and-defence-policy/from-9-11-to-imve-the-evolution-of-terrorism-in-canada-95cb7591b0a8

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