In the 25th episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef and Steve discuss the ongoing quest for yeast, grief in isolation, CDSN’s upcoming Doctoral Seminar Series, China, arms control and allusions to a new Cold War. Our Feature Interview this week is with Isabelle Francois [35:30], the President of Women in International Security (WIIS) Brussels. This week’s RnR segment [01:09:30], where we will provide some levity in these trying times with entertainment reviews and suggestions. This week’s RnR picks are 1. Train to Busan 2. Santa Clarita Diet 3. Culture of Military Organizations
Episode 4: Women Influencing Foreign Policy
In this episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef reveals she has been named Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel (HLCol) of the Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment. Discussing the news, Steve and Stef ponder the significance of Canada not being invited to join the British fleet amidst tensions with Iran. They go on to discuss Canada's efforts to replace the F18 as well as Turkey’s procurement of Russian air defence systems and its implications for NATO. They also analyse and offer their thoughts on the Heyder Beattie Sexual Misconduct Settlement. This episode features listener questions with responses from Steve and Stef. The Emerging Scholar segment is with Meagan Shoemaker [21:45] who discusses her research on how women’s deployment decisions and motivations are gendered. In the feature interview, Stef speaks with Sylvia Bashevkin [27:45] about her award-winning book Women as Foreign Policy Leaders. Finally, in Steve's Peeves, Steve discusses the problem of sexual misconduct in the US armed forces and the role of Congress on addressing it.
Episode 2: Feminist Futures for the CAF
In this episode of Battle Rhythm, Steve and Stef provide updates on their research projects and recent travel. Discussing the news, Steve offers perspective on the political challenges of current Canada-China tensions and Stef highlights the recent appointment of Brig.-Gen. Jennie Carignan to command the NATO training mission in Iraq. In the emerging scholar segment, Stef speaks with Andrea Lane [8:10] about her research examining the experience of female combat soldiers in Canada. This episode’s featured interview is with Brig.-Gen. Jennie Carignan [18:10] who talks about leadership and affecting change in the military. Finally, in Steve’s Peeve’s, a plea about force.
