https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events.html Dalhousie RSS Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:40:26 GMT 2026-09-19T01:40:26Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2026/05/01/security_force_assistance__sfa__workshop.html CSSD hosted Security Force Assistance in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape: Lessons Learned and Future Challenges, a two-day workshop, bringing together 15 international experts and practitioners, the workshop examined the challenges and opportunities facing Security Force Assistance efforts in an era of heightened geopolitical competition and evolving security threats. News Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2026/05/01/security_force_assistance__sfa__workshop.html CSSD 2026-05-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2026/03/25/2026_glyn_berry_rountable__april_10.html The Centre for the Study of Security and Development (CSSD) and the Department of Political Science at Dalhousie University, in partnership with the Canadian International Council (Halifax Branch) and the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance, held the 2026 Glyn Berry Roundtable. This year’s roundtable convenes a distinguished panel of scholars to examine the implications of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s January 2026 address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. News Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2026/03/25/2026_glyn_berry_rountable__april_10.html CSSD 2026-03-25T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2026/03/17/the_donroe_doctrine_roundtable_discussion__march_19.html On March 19, the Centre for the Study of Security and Development (CSSD) hosted a roundtable examining the recent U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the removal and arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. CSSD Faculty Fellows Dr. Heather Tasker and Dr. Marion Laurence, as well as Dr. Talan Iscan (Dalhousie, Economics) and Dr. Isaac Saney (Dalhousie, Black and African Diaspora Studies) discussed the implications for the global order and the wider region, with particular attention to Cuba. News Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2026/03/17/the_donroe_doctrine_roundtable_discussion__march_19.html CSSD 2026-03-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2025/03/17/puppet_masters_and_peacekeepers__march_28.html The Centre for Study of Security and Development held a discussion titled “Puppet Masters and Peacekeepers: A Conversation about the Past, Present, and Future of Proxy Wars”. This event was led by Jekobe Craig (POLI MA Candidate) and Cora Fletcher (POLI MA Candidate). News Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2025/03/17/puppet_masters_and_peacekeepers__march_28.html CSSD 2025-03-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2025/03/17/usaid_and_the_future_of_international_development_assistance__march_25.html The International Development Studies (IDS) and the Centre for Study of Security and Development (CSSD) held a panel discussion titled USAID and the Future of International Development Assistance. News Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2025/03/17/usaid_and_the_future_of_international_development_assistance__march_25.html CSSD 2025-03-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2025/03/14/2025_glyn_berry_roundtable__march_20.html The Jean Monnet European Union Centre of Excellence and the Centre for the Study of Security and Development held the 2025 Glyn Berry Roundtable on Canada, The European Union and the Trump Challenge. News Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2025/03/14/2025_glyn_berry_roundtable__march_20.html CSSD 2025-03-14T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2025/02/05/a_conversation_with_catherine_tsalikis__february_10.html CSSD hosted Catherine Tsalikis, national bestselling author of Chrystia: From Peace River to Parliament Hill—the story of the most powerful woman in Canadian politics, Chrystia Freeland.. News Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2025/02/05/a_conversation_with_catherine_tsalikis__february_10.html CSSD 2025-02-05T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2025/01/15/adrift_abroad__canada_in_a_post_trudeau__pre_trump_world__january_17.html CSSD hosted a roundtable on Adrift Abroad? Canada in the Post-Trudeau/Pre-Trump world, with Dr. Leigh Spanner, Dr. Maya Eichler, Dr. Brian Bow, and Dr. John Cameron, each bringing their expertise to illuminate this critical topic. News Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2025/01/15/adrift_abroad__canada_in_a_post_trudeau__pre_trump_world__january_17.html CSSD 2025-01-15T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2024/11/04/making_sense_of_the_collapse_of_the_liberal_international_order__november_6.html Prof. Norrin Ripsman of Lehigh University, gave a talk titled "Making sense of the Collapse of the Liberal International Order'. News Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2024/11/04/making_sense_of_the_collapse_of_the_liberal_international_order__november_6.html CSSD 2024-11-04T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2024/09/26/life_after_dal_.html CSSD hosted a roundtable on Life After Dal, featuring Dalhousie University’s Political Science department alumni: Adam MacDonald, Nafisa Abdulhamid, Hannah Forsyth, and Charles Humphrey. These accomplished speakers will share their unique journeys and insights into life beyond university, offering valuable advice to students and recent graduates. News Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2024/09/26/life_after_dal_.html CSSD 2024-09-26T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/07/27/untangling_the_climate_change_migration_security_nexus.html CSSD and JMEUCE co-organized a workshop at Dalhousie, Aug 24-25. Participants explored the complex links between climate change, security, and migration. For more info, click on the Projects page. News Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/07/27/untangling_the_climate_change_migration_security_nexus.html CSSD 2023-07-27T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/04/06/ian_mckay___canada__japan__and_the_indo_pacific_strategy___april_24.html CSSD hosted the Canadian ambassador to Japan, Ian McKay, who gave a presentation titled “Canada, Japan, and the Indo-Pacific Strategy.” News Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/04/06/ian_mckay___canada__japan__and_the_indo_pacific_strategy___april_24.html CSSD 2023-04-06T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/03/21/turkiye_elections_event__march_21.html CSSD hosted a roundtable on the 2023 Turkish elections, with Prof. Can Mutlu, Buket Tatlidil, and Emre Türker, plus Tobias Schminke as moderator. News Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/03/21/turkiye_elections_event__march_21.html CSSD 2023-03-21T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/03/09/2023_glyn_berry_lecture___prof__jason_lyall__march_9.html Prof. Jason Lyall, of Dartmouth College, gave the 2023 Glyn Berry Lecture, titled “Development Aid in Dangerous Places: Lessons from Afghanistan” News Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/03/09/2023_glyn_berry_lecture___prof__jason_lyall__march_9.html CSSD 2023-03-09T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/03/08/adm_brian_santarpia__commander_maritime_forces_atlantic__march_8.html Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia gave a presentation titled “How the Government of Canada Makes the Decision to Deploy the Canadian Armed Forces” News Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/03/08/adm_brian_santarpia__commander_maritime_forces_atlantic__march_8.html CSSD 2023-03-08T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/03/06/john_mitton_book_published_by_university_of_toronto_press.html CSSD research fellow John Mitton published a new book with University of Toronto Press, Why Rivals Intervene: International Security and Civil Conflict News Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/03/06/john_mitton_book_published_by_university_of_toronto_press.html CSSD 2023-03-06T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/02/18/_a_feminist_conversation_on_military_culture_change__public_keynote_by_dr__cynthia_enloe__feb_18.html News Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/02/18/_a_feminist_conversation_on_military_culture_change__public_keynote_by_dr__cynthia_enloe__feb_18.html CSSD 2023-02-18T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/02/17/_changing_military_culture_through_true_stories__public_lecture_by_dr__kelly_s__thompson.html News Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/02/17/_changing_military_culture_through_true_stories__public_lecture_by_dr__kelly_s__thompson.html CSSD 2023-02-17T20:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/02/15/the_russian_invasion_of_ukraine__one_year_later.html News Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/02/15/the_russian_invasion_of_ukraine__one_year_later.html CSSD 2023-02-15T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/01/25/naoc_presentation_on_nato.html Scott Burns from the NATO Association of Canada gave a presentation to students, to tell them about NATO and its challenges in Ukraine, plus internship opportunities with NAOC News Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2023/01/25/naoc_presentation_on_nato.html CSSD 2023-01-25T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2022/11/30/sarah_minckler_presentation___layered_lessons___nov_30.html News Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2022/11/30/sarah_minckler_presentation___layered_lessons___nov_30.html CSSD 2022-11-30T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2022/11/22/professional_development_seminar_for_grad_students__nov_22.html News Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2022/11/22/professional_development_seminar_for_grad_students__nov_22.html CSSD 2022-11-22T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2022/10/18/kim_richard_nossal_public_lecture___canada_alone___oct_26.html Kim Richard Nossal, emeritus professor at Queen’s University, on the implications of a Trumpist administration after 2024 and the future of Canadian foreign policy News Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2022/10/18/kim_richard_nossal_public_lecture___canada_alone___oct_26.html CSSD 2022-10-18T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2022/09/12/october_3_event_on_populism_and_national_identity_in_canada___lost___confused__.html A roundtable on the future of Canadian politics and foreign policy, featuring Political Science faculty and PhD students. News Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2022/09/12/october_3_event_on_populism_and_national_identity_in_canada___lost___confused__.html CSSD 2022-09-12T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2022/03/25/march_31_glyn_berry_lecture_featuring_dr__andy_knight.html CSSD is pleased to welcome Dr. Andy Knight, who will connect the dots between the local (the recent truckers’ protests in Canada) and the global (Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine) in this lecture about our current period of flux, uncertainty, disorder and violence. News Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/cssd/news-events/2022/03/25/march_31_glyn_berry_lecture_featuring_dr__andy_knight.html CSSD 2022-03-25T15:00:00Z