In the latest episode of the Canadian Foreign Intelligence Service Podcast, the host, Geoffrey St. John, welcomes Christian Leuprecht, a distinguished author, professor, and expert in national security, to explore the nuanced debates surrounding the functions and loyalties of intelligence services. They delve into both supporting and opposing views, addressing the common misconceptions about the roles of intelligence agencies.
Geoffrey St. John, who leads the National Security Studies Program (NSSP) at the Policy Insights Forum, brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND). Before retiring, he held significant positions within the Canadian Armed Forces Intelligence Branch, including overseeing the CAF's imagery intelligence directorate, managing transnational intelligence issues, and leading the Middle East / North Africa sections at National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ).
The Policy Insights Forum (PIF), under the umbrella of the Samuel Group of Companies, is a non-partisan, non-profit entity committed to fostering discussions on pivotal public policy issues. Despite its influential role, the PIF maintains a neutral stance on the establishment of a Canadian foreign intelligence service, emphasizing instead the importance of stimulating dialogue on strategic concerns that impact Canada and the global community.
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