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On this week's #ExpertSeries @BrookingsInst @AngelaStent and @steven_pifer discuss the impact of the Ukraine war on NATO cohesion, President Trump's efforts to end the war, Russia's geopolitical ambitions, and the emergence of a multi-polar world order.

This week in the @CDAInstitute newsletter:. Garret Martin on #TheHague Summit's shortcomings, @steven_pifer & Angela Stent on the Ukraine War’s lasting impact, & @Comd_RCN on the future of the RCN. Get the latest analysis delivered to your inbox:

The Hague Summit avoided public confrontation with Trump and secured a major defence spending increase, but sidestepped critical issues, leaving the Alliance’s long-term direction and cohesion uncertain. Garret Martin's latest. @AU_EuropeCenter @AmericanU

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"[Trump] is undoing [the] US-created, post-WWII alliance system. #Putin believes there are only 3-4 truly sovereign states: #Russia, #China, #US. The rest are small states with limited sovereignty. I think in many ways, this is #Trump's worldview too."

RT @NAADSN_RDSNAA: Canada needs to have a funded operation for the defence of the country, so that the Armed Forces stops dipping into main….

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Thank you Ambassador @kovaliv_y for your service and dedication to strengthening #Ukraine-#Canada relations during an extremely difficult time. We are grateful for your engagement with @CDAInstitute through our Expert Series and the Ottawa Conference. @UKRinCAN

On this week's #ExpertSeries @AngelaStent and @steven_pifer discuss the impact of the Ukraine war on NATO cohesion, President Trump's efforts to end the war, Russia's geopolitical ambitions, and the emergence of a multi-polar world order.

Call for Nominations: 2025 Vimy Award Know a Canadian who's made an outstanding contribution to our defence and security? Nominate them today! 🕒Deadline: August 15, 2025:

"There's uncertainty about whether the rules-based international order [will] survive. In a "might makes right" world, you need to have a hard-eyed look at [the] capabilities you need to assert your national interest and defend your country." @Comd_RCN.

Want to write for the CDA Institute? Consider penning an op-ed, submitting an abstract for our Threat Assessment series, or contributing to a volume of our ON TRACK journal.

The Hague Summit avoided public confrontation with Trump and secured a major defence spending increase, but sidestepped critical issues, leaving the Alliance’s long-term direction and cohesion uncertain. Garret Martin's latest. @AU_EuropeCenter @AmericanU.

In this op-ed, @heff_andrew argues that #climate #disinformation must be treated by 🇨🇦🇺🇸as a shared security threat requiring coordinated countermeasures. Interested in submitting a piece for our U.S.-Canada relations climate series? Email @Pauline_Baudu.

#Ukraine has shown how #drones can challenge naval power in littoral environments. Large ships will still be central, but they'll rely on a network of remotely operated and autonomous systems to enable them. VAdm Angus Topshee on our latest Expert Series.

In 2025, 🇨🇦 pledged to hit 2% defence spending, sign a new “Security and Economic Agreement” with 🇺🇸, and agreed to #NATO's new 5% target. Will these promises be fulfilled, or like past Canadian defence pledges, quietly abandoned? @USCanada_Sands .

If you know someone who has left a mark on Canadian security through service, innovation, or diplomacy, nominate them by for this year's Vimy Award by August 15, 2025.

"There's uncertainty about whether the rules-based international order [will] survive. In a "might makes right" world, you need to have a hard-eyed look at [the] capabilities you need to assert your national interest and defend your country." @Comd_RCN