The Battle Rhythm podcast, co-hosted by Stephen Saideman and a weekly guest host, is co-produced by the CDSN and the CGAI. Battle Rhythm is released every second Wednesday and features timely discussion on the defence and security issues of the day, as well as feature conversations with academics and practitioners. Battle Rhythm has a sister podcast in French called Conseils de Sécurité, the result of a partnership between the Strategic Analysis Network and the CDSN.
Host
Stephen M. Saideman: Director of the CDSN-RCDS and Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University. His research focuses on NATO, civil-military relations, and international security.
Past Hosts
Stéfanie von Hlatky: Co-Director of CDSN-RCDS and the Strategic Analysis Network, Associate Professor of political studies at Queen’s University and Director of the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP). Her research focuses on NATO, armed forces, military interventions, and defence policy.
S3 Ep. 12: Authoritarian Military Careers
- July 4, 2024
In episode 12 of Battle Rhythm's third season, Steve and co-host Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mt. Allison University, discuss Thomas's trip…
S3 Ep. 11: Interference
- June 19, 2024
In the eleventh episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, with co-host Anessa Kimball, Professor at Université Laval. Steve & Anessa discuss the…
S3 Ep. 10 – Domestic Politics and International Relations
- May 29, 2024
In the tenth episode of Battle Rhythm, season 3 – Steve and Wendy discuss ICC warrants, Canada’s decision to abstain from recognizing…
S3 Ep. 9: The Hidden Costs of War
- May 8, 2024
In episode 3.9 co-hosts Steve and Artur discuss the Election Interference Commission of Inquiry and legislation along with Gaza protests on university…
S3 Ep.8: Confidence Building Measures & Arms Control
- April 24, 2024
In the 8th episode of our 3rd season, Steve and Thomas discuss NATO perspectives in Artic Security from his recent visit to…
S3 Ep.7: Is More Enough?
- April 10, 2024
In the seventh episode of season three, co-hosts Anessa Kimball and Steve Saideman discuss some details from the newly released Defence Policy…
S3 Ep.6: Bridging the Gap, One Post-Doc at a Time
- March 27, 2024
In episode 6 of BR Season 3, Co-hosts Linna Tam-Seto and Steve Saideman discuss new legislation proposed to address the abuse of…
S3 Ep.5: Janice Stein, Canada’s Dean of International Relations
- March 13, 2024
In episode 5 of Battle Rhythm's third season, Steve and our newest co-host Dr. Wendy Wong discus strudel surveys, mark the 4…
S3 Ep. 4: A View From Finland & Germany on Defence Strategy
- February 28, 2024
In the fourth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, Steve is joined by our new co-host and former CDSN postdoc, Dr. Thomas…
S3 Ep.3: Czech Future Force
- February 14, 2024
In the third episode of our third season, hosts Steve and Linna discuss Trump's threats on the safety of NATO allies, Minister…
S3 Ep. 2: When Rambo Meets the Red Cross
- January 31, 2024
In the second episode of our third season, hosts Steve & Artur discuss implications for Trump's win in New Hampshire Primary, the…
S3 Ep 1: Inside the Strategic Joint Staff
- January 17, 2024
In the first episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, with co-host Anessa Kimball, Professor at Université Laval. Steve & Anessa discuss Sweden…
S2 Ep. 34: Learning Lessons at the Year Ahead with Lama Mourad
- December 6, 2023
In the thirty-fourth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2, with co-host Anessa Kimball, Professor at Université Laval. Steve & Anessa discuss the…
S2 Ep.33: Throwback -> 2019 Peace with Women Fellows
- November 23, 2023
In the thirty-third episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy…
S2 Ep.32: Battle Rhythm x Conseils de sécurité: Visiting Defence Fellow Colonel MC Harvey
- November 8, 2023
In the thirty-third episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director of UCalgary’s Centre for Military, Security…
S2 Ep.31: Open by Default Project
- October 25, 2023
In the thirty-first episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy…
S2 Ep. 30 – Resilience podcast Meaghan Wilkin and Lobna Cherif
- October 11, 2023
In the thirtieth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2, with co-host Anessa Kimball, Associate Professor at Université Laval. Steve & Anessa discuss…
S2 Ep. 29 – Security vs. Populism
- September 27, 2023
In the twenty-ninth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2, with co-host Artur Wilczynski, retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations Canada and Senior…
S2 Ep. 28 – Training Exercises
- September 13, 2023
In the twenty-eighth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director, Centre for Military, Security and Strategic…
S2 Ep. 27: Servicewomen’s Salute
- Stephen Saideman
- August 30, 2023
In the twenty-seventh episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy…
S.2 Episode 26: Transforming Military Cultures
- August 2, 2023
In the 26th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Artur Wilczynski, Retired DG of Foreign Intelligence Operations,…
S.2 Episode 25: Vice Admiral Angus Topshee on Canada’s Global Deployment
- July 19, 2023
In the twenty fifth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Anessa L. Kimball, author of the new…
S.2 Episode 24: Visiting Defence Fellow, Col Cathy Blue
- July 6, 2023
In the twenty fourth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director of @UCalgary’s Centre for Military,…
S2 Episode 23: From Battalion to Brigade
- June 7, 2023
In the twenty third episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with special co-host, Justin Massie, Full Professor of political science at the…
S.2 Episode 22: The Trust Factor: Chat Apps
- May 25, 2023
In the twenty second episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Research Associate in the Trauma and Recovery Lab…
S.2 Episode 21: Climate Science & Policy
- Pauline Pic
- May 10, 2023
Climate Science & Policy | In the twenty-first episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Erin Gibbs Van Brunschot, Director of…
S.2 Episode 20: Canada’s NATO Burden Sharing
- April 26, 2023
Canada's NATO Burden Sharing - In the 20th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Anessa L. Kimball,…
S.2 Episode 19: Senator Rear-Admiral Rebecca Patterson
- April 12, 2023
In the nineteenth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2 with co-host Linna Tam-Seto, Research Associate in the Trauma and Recovery Lab at…
S.2 Episode 18: Responsible Democracy
- March 30, 2023
This is the 18th episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 2, titled "Responsible Democracy" with co-hosts Steve Saideman & Artur Wilczynski, Retired DG…
