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The mission of the CIC is to promote an understanding of international affairs and Canada’s role in a changing world by providing Canadians with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. Accordingly, the cornerstone of the CIC’s work is our events program. The CIC national office and our branches hold more than 150 events per year in cities across the country. In particular, our branch events give members an opportunity to directly engage with global issues that often intersect with local concerns. The CIC also supports events outside of Canada, often in partnership with other global think tanks, that can introduce Canadian perspectives to global audiences. CIC events take on many different forms, from academic lectures and panel discussions to town hall meetings and pub nights. Please consult our events calendar for a listing of CIC-organized and sponsored events.

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National Office: Strategic Briefing: Canada’s Largest-Ever Defence Deal, with Shahryar Pasandideh

July 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Strategic Briefing: Canada’s Largest-Ever Defence Deal, with Shahryar Pasandideh

Germany just won Canada’s biggest-ever defence contract: up to 12 new submarines, beating out South Korea for the job. Choosing Germany over South Korea was framed as an alliance decision, not a rejection, but a fleet this size is also a bet that submarines, not the partnerships Canada passed on, are where the next decade of defence spending should go. Our members-only Strategic Briefing unpacks why, and what it takes to rebuild a capability Canada has struggled to sustain for decades.

Our ExpertShahryar Pasandideh is a military and technology analyst focusing on military capabilities in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. He has a particular interest in conventional strike capabilities, broadly construed, and countermeasures thereto, including air and ballistic missile defences. He received his Ph.D. in political science from The George Washington University and completed his undergraduate education at the University of Toronto.Our HostMelanie WalkerExecutive Director, Canadian International Council

Date & Time: Wednesday 22 July 2026 | 12:00PM ETLocation: Online via ZoomRegistration: To register, please use the same email address associated with your CIC membership. This event is for current CIC members only.

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Event ContactJennifer Chylinski |  | (647) 875-3313

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