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The CIDP is a leading Canadian research organization that bridges the gap between academic research and policy on matters related to military and defence. The Centre’s vision is to be a trusted voice on defence and military affairs both in Canada and internationally.

The Centre has been the go-to source for matters of military and defence policy for more than fifty years. Leveraging the centre’s proximity to Canadian Forces Base Kingston, the Royal Military College of Canada, the Department of National Defence and a number of Canadian Armed Forces organizations, we draw on the expertise of more than 50 research fellows, including students, civilian and military experts, former government officials, diplomats and active-duty military officers.

News & Updates

Event | Our final IDP Speaker Series of the year will be with Col Dave Forbes on the limits of drone warfare evolution...
Mar. 26, 2026 | Podcast | Watch/listen to Episode 20 of 'On Defence and Security'. Listen on Youtube and Apple Podcasts
Mar 17, 2026 | New Publication | by: Elliot Goodell Ugalde, ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´
Event | Our March IDP Speaker Series will take a look at Individualized Deterrence: Hyper‑Personalized Dissuasion in the Information Age with Col Nicolas Gauthier
Mar 6, 2026 | New Publication | by: Michael Rostek,Howard Coombs & Patrick Kelly
Student Event | Our next Discussions on Defence will tackle your burning questions.

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