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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
As a centre of national excellence, the Centre for Defence and Security Studies (CDSS) at the University of Manitoba advances knowledge, understanding and debate on defence and security issues through research, teaching and outreach. The CDSS is Canada’s major defence research centre of the prairies. With Winnipeg as the home of the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Canadian NORAD Regional Headquarters, the CDSS serves as an important resource for the Canadian Armed Forces in Manitoba. The Centre’s three research themes include: Arctic and North American defence, regional security and defence policy.
Thursday, January 31, 2024 - Friday, February 1, 2024
Free and open to the public.
Featuring:
The Paul Buteux Lecture with Mr. Robert Baines
Panel discussions on NATO of the past, NATO of the present and NATO of the future
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Featuring Dr. Andrea Charron, CDSS Director. Presented by CDSS and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).
February 2024 will mark two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A cornerstone of the response of the democratic world to this illegal war of aggression has been the imposition of a vast swathe of sanctions on individuals, entities and a wide range of industries and activities. Canada has been an active part of this coalition - as a leading global voice for democracy and the rule of law it has had to be.
But what are these sanctions trying to achieve? How do they operate? What is Russia doing in response? And what does this all mean for Canada?
At a time when the Canadian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development is conducting an enquiry into Canada’s Sanctions Regime, join us for this online discussion, bringing together expertise from both Canada and Europe to consider these questions.
September 29, 2023
A joint RUSI/NAADSN event on the tasks facing the Royal Canadian Air Force, and more specifically the CF-18 Force as it looks towards a transition to F-35 combat aircraft within a radically changed security environment in the Arctic, the Pacific and the North Atlantic theatres.
Featuring:
Over two decades on from the September 11th terrorist attacks, The Legacy of 9/11 explores the political, economic, security and defence, and trade and border implications of the event for the United States and its North American allies. From a reconsideration of internationalism, a rise in populism and a shift in migration patterns to the interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, The Legacy of 9/11 uncovers how successive North American governments reacted in surprising ways to the world-altering attack.
By Dr. Andrea Charron and Dr. James Fergusson
Congratulations to co-authors Andrea Charron and James Fergusson on the publication of their book.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has undergone wide-ranging changes since 2006, when it was given a new maritime warning mission and the NORAD Agreement was signed in perpetuity. The authors trace NORAD’s recent history, marked by innovations in technology and in command and control, but also by unprecedented threats. This book comes at a critical time. The rise of new peer competitors requires a fundamental reconsideration of the shared defence of North America, including the maritime and cyber domains. The authors investigate the ways in which the NORAD command might adapt in the future as it struggles to modernize and keep ahead of new threats.
Watch a video of the Jan 18th book launch event at McNally Robinson
To arrange for a speaker, please contact the Centre Director, Dr. Andrea Charron at andrea.charron@umanitoba.ca.
Director
Dr. Andrea Charron
Professor of Political Studies
Dr. Andrea Charron holds a Ph.D. from the Royal Military College of Canada (Department of War Studies). She obtained a Masters in International Relations from Webster University, Leiden, The Netherlands, a Master’s of Public Administration from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Queen’s University. Her research and teaching areas include NORAD, the Arctic, foreign and defence policy and sanctions. She serves on the DND’s Defence Advisory Board and has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Charron worked for various federal departments including the Privy Council Office in the Security and Intelligence Secretariat and the Canada Revenue Agency.
Deputy Director
Dr. Thomas Hughes
Dr. Thomas Hughes is a fellow at NAADSN, CDSN and Editorial Assistant at the Centre for International and Defence Policy. Thomas’ primary areas of research are confidence-building, deterrence, and strategic culture. He is currently focusing on threat perception and defence policy in the Arctic. His award-winning dissertation focused on the political effects of military exercises in Europe. Thomas gained his BA (Honours) from Durham University, his MA from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Denver, and PhD from Queen’s University.
Senior Scholar
Dr. James Fergusson
Professor of Political Studies
Dr. James Fergusson received his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Masters' degrees from the University of Manitoba, and his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia in 1989. He taught a range of courses in the areas of international relations, foreign and defence policy, and strategic studies. He has published numerous articles on strategic studies, non-proliferation and arms control, the defence industry, and Canadian foreign and defence policy. Coauthor of NORAD: In Perpetuity and Beyond (MQUP, 2022).
Military Liaison
Mr. Warren Otto, M.A. Academic Advisor, Military Support Office, UM
Mr. David Babb, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD candidate at the Centre for Earth Observation Science, University of Manitoba
Mr. Troy Bouffard, University of Alaska Fairbanks, School of Management for the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Program
Dr. Alfredo Camacho, Department Head, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Manitoba
Dr. Andrea Charron, Associate Professor of Political Studies, University of Manitoba
Dr. James Fergusson, Senior Scholar of Political Studies, University of Manitoba
Dr. Thomas Hughes, Deputy Director CDSS
Dr. Kawser Ahmed (ret Col), Public Safety Canada
Ms. Yulia Ivaniuk Squires, Coordinator, Centre for Ukrainian Canadian Studies, University of Manitoba
Mr. Hristijan Ivanovski, European Specialist (Compensation Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSSC))
Dr. I.M. Lobo de Souza , Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, the Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil
Dr. Lasha Tchantouridzé, Associate Professor School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, Norwich University (Vermont)
MGen (ret) Denis Thompson, Canadian Armed Forces
Dr. Sherman Xiaogang Lai, PhD Queen's University, Former researcher at the Academy of Military Science of the Chinese Liberation Army (PLA)
Mr. Omar Martin Tejada Perez, PhD candidate, Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Manitoba. Retired Marine Officer of the Peruvian Navy, former United Nations Peacekeeper.
General RR (Ray) Henault (ret.), Canadian Defence Associations Institute
Mr. Bill E. Featherstone, ExtEd/91, BA/18, MA/20, University of Manitoba
Dr. Meghan Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. King's College London, UK
Dr. Emmanuel Goffi, Director, Observatoire Éthique & Intelligence Artificielle de l'Institut Sapiens, Paris, France
Dr. Andrew Latham, Professor, Department of Political Science, Macalester College
Dr. Richard (Rick) Linden (Major-General ret.), Professor of Sociology, University of Manitoba
Dr. Adam Muller, Associate Professor of English, University of Manitoba
Dr. Bryan Peeler, Assistant Professor, Political Studies, University of Manitoba
Janice Tilly, PhD candidate, University of Manitoba
Liz Hydesmith, PhD candidate, University of Manitoba
Nicholas Glesby, PhD candidate, Trent University
Jay Dion, MA candidate, University of Manitoba
Ashley Holden, MA candidate, University of Manitoba
Eleni Hague, MA candidate, University of Manitoba
David Sopotyk, BA candidate, University of Manitoba
Madlin Marud, MA candidate, University of Manitoba
Joseph Harding, PhD candidate, University of Manitoba
Ivan Nunez Gamez, BA candidate, University of Manitoba and CIGI Digital Policy Hub
The Centre for Defence and Security Studies (CDSS) was established by the Senate of the University of Manitoba in 1993. The Centre is based upon the Programme in Strategic Studies which was established in 1986 on the reception of the first grant from the Canadian Department of National Defence's Military and Strategic Studies (MSS) Programme. The Centre is Canada's major defence research centre of the Prairies (from Lakehead to the Alberta border) attracting both scholars and students to the study of defence and international security studies. As Winnipeg is the home of the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Canadian NORAD Regional Headquarters, the CDSS serves as an important resource for the Canadian Armed Forces here in Manitoba. Whether it is the lectures CDSS fellows deliver to Barker College or to reserve units, or programming for serving military to complete their undergraduate or graduate degrees, the CDSS has a unique relationship with 17 Wing, Barker College, 1 CAD and 2 CAD.
There are a number of scholarships, fellowships and funding opportunities available to students through the Department of Political Studies.
The Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program was created to invest in and expand defence engagement including support for young and emerging scholars through academic scholarships.
The Policy Officer Recruitment Programme (PORP) is a three-year professional development program designed to recruit and develop talented individuals from entry to working-level in the Policy Group at the Department of National Defence (DND).
Find out how you can contribute the defence and security of Canada by becoming a civilian employee with DND.
These five videos presented by UM students offer an introduction to citation and referencing for students to use throughout their degree.
If you would like to speak to someone from the Centre for Defence and Security Studies regarding media opportunities, please contact cdss@umanitoba.
Dr. Andrea Charron
Director
Professor of Political Studies
andrea.charron@umanitoba.ca
Dr. Thomas Hughes
Deputy Director
thomas.hughes@umanitoba.ca
Centre for Defence and Security Studies
University College
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
