"The Plan for a Stronger Canada confirms the United States as a critical defense partner, particularly in North America, while at the same time supporting the Canadian government’s aims to pursue strategic autonomy and national resilience through security diversification and the continued growth of the country’s defense industrial base," write @CSISAmericas and @CSISDefense experts. Read: bit.ly/3WaCsyp

What is Canada's new national security plan? CSIS experts unpack Canada’s first national security strategy in more than 20 years, including its timing, priorities, implications for continental defense, and possible reactions from the United States. Learn more: csis.org/analysis/whats-cana…

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On October 29, Canada unveiled the Plan for a Stronger Canada, its first national security strategy in over 20 years. What’s in the plan? How will the United States view it? CSIS experts @CHernandezRoy @MarkCancian & Vincent Rigby weigh in: csis.org/analysis/whats-cana…

"Washington should always seek to ensure new equipment is accompanied by robust technical assistance. To this end, JIATF-401 and U.S. Southern Command should explore options for deepening cooperation with regional militaries on counter-drone best practices," writes @CSISAmericas expert Henry Ziemer. Read: bit.ly/4kmcH86

TOMORROW | Emerging technologies, mounting security challenges, and geopolitical pressures are driving several South American countries to modernize their armed forces. Join @CSISAmericas to analyze South American defense procurement and military modernization trends. Register: bit.ly/4BFeyeD

The first Canadian National Security Plan in 20 years identifies strategic autonomy as a key priority. What does it mean, and what would it look like for Canada? YouTube: piped.video/E7JoZsAmG5c?si=vdUr… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7kw…

TOMORROW 🕑2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST | Join @HenryZiemer @W_Alex_Sanchez @SerbinPont for a virtual discussion on South American military modernization efforts. Register: csis.org/events/modernizatio…

WEDNESDAY | Join @CSISAmericas to explore the state of South American military modernization efforts, the political economy of defense spending in the region, and how South American military efforts intersect with the U.S. increased security engagement with the Western Hemisphere. Register: bit.ly/3X0rjAk

WEDNESDAY | Join @HenryZiemer @W_Alex_Sanchez @SerbinPont to discuss South American military modernization efforts, including the political economy of defense spending and implications for U.S. security engagement in the Western Hemisphere. Register: csis.org/events/modernizatio…

What do Brazil’s election results signal for the future of politics in Latin America? Acting Director @CHernandezRoy breaks down the key takeaways, their regional implications, and what comes next. Watch: piped.video/shorts/aJKa_DD31…

Thrilled to be moderating this timely @CSISAmericas discussion next week with all-stars @W_Alex_Sanchez and @SerbinPont on South American defense modernization plans Register 👇 csis.org/events/modernizatio…

11/4 | Join @CSISAmericas to explore the state of South American military modernization efforts, tracing the origins and state of various procurement drives as well as their implications for regional security. Register: bit.ly/4BFeyeD

11/4 | Join @CSISAmericas to explore how South American military efforts intersect with the United States' increased security engagement with the Western Hemisphere and to evaluate the political economy of defense spending in the region. Register: bit.ly/4BFeyeD

🎙️🇨🇦Canada unveils its first national security plan in two decades. @CHernandezRoy sits down with Americas Program Senior Adviser Vincent Rigby to discuss. YouTube: piped.video/E7JoZsAmG5c?si=vdUr… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7kw…

The drone threats the U.S. is preparing for have arrived in Latin America. Fellow @HenryZiemer argues that working with Latin America to counter illicit drones can yield vital lessons for protecting U.S. infrastructure and people. Read: csis.org/analysis/what-latin…

NOVEMBER 4 | Join @CSISAmericas for a discussion with leading experts to explore the state of South American military modernization efforts, tracing the origins and state of various procurement drives as well as their implications for regional security. Register: bit.ly/4BFeyeD

🎙️🇧🇷Lula won. Bolsonaro recognized defeat. @CHernandezRoy sat down with Senior Associate @ThiagoGdeAragao to unpack the election results and last minute extension YouTube: piped.video/83Yr6z6xr3Q?si=p-Ij… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4wK…

Honored to participate in the webinar "The Modernization of South American 🌎 Militaries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions " organized by @CSISAmericas W/ @SerbinPont Tuesday 4 Nov @ 2pm EST #Military 🪖 #ArmsSales #DefenseIndustries 🏭 csis.org/index%2Ephp/events/…

South America is modernizing its armed forces amid evolving security threats and growing U.S. engagement. Join us next Weds, Nov 4, for a live webinar to explore what’s driving these changes and what they mean for regional security: csis.org/events/modernizatio…