# S4 Ep.25 : Regulating Tech with Dr. Wendy Wong

> Dr. Thomas Hughes, Assistant Professor at Mount Allison University, and Steve Saideman discuss the RAF Fairford incident that led to five UK nationals being arrested and later released; Canadian decisions on developing anti-drone capabilities; and a discussion of retired former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre as he has recently published his memoir, Into the Breach: A Soldier’s Journey By Wayne Eyre.

Source: https://ras-nsa.ca/fr/s4-ep-25-regulating-tech-with-dr-wendy-wong/
Modifié : 2026-11-02

Welcome to a new episode of Battle Rhythm, with co-hosts Dr. Wendy H. Wong (Professor of Political Science and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia) and Steve Saideman. Steve and Wendy discuss Alberta Referendum results; Elon Musk's Starshield and Ukraine; along with how to regulate social media companies through different accountability tools. Today’s feature interview is also with co-host of the Battle Rhythm, Dr. Wendy Wong. Wendy discusses international cooperative incentives for big tech companies to behave more responsibly in addition to punishment once trust (and law) have been broken.

Wendy H. Wong studies global governance. She is particularly attentive to how non-state actors (e.g. nongovernmental organizations, civil society actors, social movements, corporations) govern at the global and domestic levels. Her areas of interest are emerging technologies like AI, Big Data, human rights, and humanitarian assistance. Dr. Wong has written two award-winning books, penned dozens of peer-reviewed articles and chapters, and has contributed to outlets such as The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, and The Conversation. She has been awarded grants from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, among other granting agencies.