#PolicyBrief | In “A Modernization Agenda for Defence Research and Defence-Relevant Research,” Director @__michaelmurphy examines how Canada’s defence policy shift must be matched by changes to how defence research is funded and counted.
Link: queensu.ca/cidp/publications…
“The CIDP and Dr. Veilleux-Lepage are supporting Queen’s growing international profile in defence policy, extremism and gender research, and global security studies,” said Dr. Bob Lemieux, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen's. #YGK
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#AdvisoryCouncil | Today CIDP Director @__michaelmurphy announces our new Advisory Council! Co-chaired by Gen. Wayne Eyre (Ret’d) & Assoc. Dean Sharon Regan, the council will advise on defence research, policy, and knowledge mobilization.
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School board governance is on the legislative agenda again in Ontario - my latest article reviews the debates on Bill 98. How can previous education politics help us understand this time? Will the “hollowing consensus” hold?
doi.org/10.1080/02722011.202…@DrSChouinard@JennWallner
#Publication | Edited by Peter Gizewski and @katherinemrossy
, the 2024 volume “War and Human Security in an Evolving World,” is now available. Ensuring human security requires a multifaceted approach covering a range of issues…
#MemberHighlights | CIDP Director @__michaelmurphy recently published a paper with @CIGIonline, “From Peace Dividend to Defence Dividend,” which explores how, with increasing defence spending, Canada can meet its target through a whole-of-government approach.
At this year’s NATO Summit, allies called for 5% of GDP on defence (3.5% core, 1.5% innovation) spotlighting dual-use tech like quantum, cyber and AI.
As Michael P.A. Murphy, Tracey Forrest and @PaulRSamson write for CIGI, Canada’s outdated approach must shift from a “peace dividend” to a necessary “defence dividend” to meet today’s realities.
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#MemberHighlights | A recent @kingstonist article highlights National Defence funding for the CIDP. Director @__michaelmurphy explains how the grant will support research on technology & security, as this topic grows increasingly important in Canadian and international security.
Kingstonist News for September 11th, 2025 youtu.be/JXgOfXKepDU?si=n7Ah…
1. OPP seek information in 1992 killing of William ‘Billy’ Neil
2. Queen's Centre for International and Defence Policy receives funding
3. Military Parade will mark reopening of Princess of Wales’ Armoury
& more!
The Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen’s has announced two grants from the DND that will allow a major expansion of research efforts on the impacts of emerging #technology on Canadian #security. #YGK#Funding
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#IDPS | On September 26 at 12 pm, Dr. Srdjan Vucetic will present with the CIDP on “In Search of Middle Powerhood: Canada in the Indo-Pacific”. Focusing on the concept of middle powers, this discussion explores Canada’s role, relevance, and presence within this mega-region.
#Fiftyyears | The CIDP is celebrating #50 years! We are proud of the continuous commitment to research & engagement that the Centre has had with academics, military personnel & students. We welcome your support in our endeavours & invite contributions to the upcoming volume.
#CallforPapers | @__michaelmurphy, @katherinemrossy, & @HowardGCoombs are looking for contributors for an upcoming volume commemorating the centre’s 50th anniversary. Interested applicants, please email Michael Murphy about your intended topic & submit your abstracts by Aug 15