The Snow Dragons in the Arctic: Science, Strategy or Security

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Rob Huebert and Dr. Adam Lajeunesse to discuss Canada’s decision to shadow Chinese research ships in the Arctic and what it means for Canadian and broader Arctic security. // Guest bios: - Dr. Rob Huebert is a fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the director of the Centre for Military Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary. - Dr. Adam Lajeunesse is a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the Director of the Canadian Maritime Security Network. // Host bio: Dr. David Perry, President and CEO, Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and Ombudsman. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari Release date: 14 August, 2026