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00:26:10

Profile with Michael Serapio

Halifax International Security Forum – Defending Democracy

While the annual Halifax International Security Forum historically focuses on defence, democracy was at the forefront of this year’s agenda. Democracy is being challenged globally with the increasing influence of authoritarian regimes and with the United States — traditionally a democratic leader — signalling a shift away from supporting democratic efforts and protecting the rules based international order. The United States' commitment to democracy and Canada-U.S. relations were main discussions at the Forum, with a large bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation attending alongside Canadian political and military leaders. This episode of Profile explores the defence of democracy through interviews by award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio featuring Peter Van Praagh, President, HFX; Chris Coons, United States Democratic Senator (Delaware); Janice Gross Stein, Founding Director, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto; and James Bezan, Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence.
00:29:40

Profile with Michael Serapio

Halifax International Security Forum - Ending the War in Ukraine

As this year’s Halifax International Security Forum was getting underway, the U.S. released a peace proposal for Ukraine, one that was negotiated between U.S. envoys and Russia. It was a plan that was drafted without Ukraine’s involvement and reflected Russian objectives. The initial plan has not gone forward – Ukraine and European partners have put forward counter proposals and talks continue. But the precedent worried many at the forum, as Russia broke international law with the invasion. This episode of Profile explores the situation in Ukraine and the global security threats that democracies face with the growing influence of authoritarian regimes. Award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio interviews Andriy Shevchenko, Former Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada, Ukrainian World Congress Head of Mission in Ukraine; Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russian opposition politician and Vice President of the Free Russia Foundation; James Bezan, Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence; Janice Stein, Founding Director, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto; and Ming-chi Chen, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan.
02:43:18

Public Record

The 17th Halifax International Security Forum – Day 3

The 17th Halifax International Security Forum takes place in Nova Scotia from November 21 to 23. This latest edition gathers global leaders from government, military, business, academia, and the media to address the most pressing security issues facing the international community. (November 23, 2025)
00:53:50

Public Record

HISF 2025: Democracies Decide Destiny

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone (NATO), General Seán Clancy (EU Military Committee), Tamara Cofman Wittes (National Democratic Institute) and Lesia Orobet (Price of Freedom) join moderator Damon Wilson (National Endowment for Democracy) to discuss the future of demacracy around the world. Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 23, 2025)
00:46:10

Headline Politics

2025 Halifax Security Forum – U.S. Senators Address Media

Members of the U.S. congressional delegation to the Halifax International Security Forum hold a news conference on the second day of the three-day event. Speaking with reporters are U.S. senators Jeanne Shaheen, Mike Rounds, Chris Coons, Angus King, Kevin Kramer, and Peter Welch. (November 22, 2025) (no interpretation)
10:48:33

Public Record

The 17th Halifax International Security Forum – Day 2

The 17th Halifax International Security Forum takes place in Nova Scotia from November 21 to 23. This latest edition gathers global leaders from government, military, business, academia, and the media to address the most pressing security issues facing the international community. (November 22, 2025)
00:42:50

Public Record

HISF 2025: America and the World, America in the World

Senator Angus King (United States Senate), Senator Thom Tillis (United States Senate) and Senator Peter Welch (United States Senate), join moderator Jane Harman (Commission on the National Defense Strategy) to discuss the the state of democracy in the United States. Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 22, 2025)
00:50:30

Public Record

HISF 2025: Democracies Discover Dreamers

JKolinda Grabar-Kitarović (former president of Croatia), Rachel Kleinfeld (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), and Andris Sprūds (Ministry of Defence, Latvia) join moderator Ravi Agrawal (Foreign Policy Magazine) to discuss the ability to imagine a better world. Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 22, 2025)
00:50:55

Public Record

HISF 2025: Democracies Demand Decency

Rushan Abbas (World Uyghur Congress), Senator Kevin Cramer (United States Senate), Sean Fraser (Minister of Justice, Canada) and Pedro Sánchez (Minister of Defense, Colombia) join moderator Susan Bonner (CBC) to discuss how decency has been eroded in recent years.Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 22, 2025)
00:55:00

Public Record

HISF 2025: Democracies Deliver Dollars

Ruben Brekelmans (Minister of Defence, Netherlands) Senator Chris Coons (United States Senate), Minister David McGuinty (Department of National Defence, Canada) and Nancy Southern (ATCO Ltd.) join moderator Michael Serapio (CPAC) to discuss the cost of democracy. Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 22, 2025)
01:12:10

Public Record

HISF 2025: Democracies Defeat Dictators

Comfort Ero (International Crisis Group), Andrius Kubilius (European Commission), Olena Tregub (NAKO, Ukraine) and Tawakkol Karman (Women Without Chains) join moderator Vladimir Kara-Murza (Free Russia Foundation) to discuss the crisis of democracy in our world today. Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 22, 2025)
00:59:20

Public Record

HISF 2025: Democracies Design Doodads

James Appathurai (NATO), Major-General (Res.) Amos Gilead (Reichman University, Israel), Kateryna Mykhalko (Tech Force in UA), Hanno Pevkur (Estonian Ministry of Defence) and Senator Mike Rounds (United States Senate) join moderatorJamie Tarabay (Bloomberg News, Australia) to discuss defence, security and innovation in the 21st-Century.Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 22, 2025)
03:28:05

Public Record

The 17th Halifax International Security Forum – Day 1

The 17th Halifax International Security Forum takes place in Nova Scotia from November 21 to 23. This latest edition gathers global leaders from government, military, business, academia, and the media to address the most pressing security issues facing the international community. (November 21, 2025)
00:27:54

Headline Politics

Minister McGuinty on Fighter Jet Purchase, Arctic Security – November 21, 2025

Defence Minister David McGuinty and Halifax Security Forum President Peter Van Praagh hold a news conference ahead of the start of the 17th Halifax International Security Forum. Minister McGuinty faces questions from reporters on the way forward for Canada’s purchase of new fighters jets. This comes following U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra’s comments about future trade talks with the Trump administration hinging on Canada’s purchase of F-35 fighter jets. The defence minister is also asked the future of Arctic security. (no interpretation)
00:29:50

Public Record

HISF 2025: In Conversation with Justice Rosalie Abella

Justice Rosalie Abella sits down with Robert Fife (Globe and Mail) to discuss her life, career and influence on law and society. Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 21, 2025)
00:34:30

Public Record

HISF 2025: Democracies Don’t Despair

General Jennie Carignan (Canadian Armed Forces), Hanna Hopko (International Center for Ukrainian Victory) and Pål Jonson (Minister for Defence, Sweden) and Garry Kasparov (Renew Democracy Initiative, Croatia) join moderator Nick Schifrin (PBS NewsHour) to discuss the state of democracy around the world.Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 21, 2025)
00:34:20

Public Record

HISF 2025: Democracies Defend Differences

Jong Choi (Yonsei University, Republic of Korea), Cochav Elkayam-Levy (Civil Commission on Oct. 7th Crimes by Hamas Against Women, Children and Families), Senator John Hoeven (United States Senate), Maryam Kamalmaz (Syrian Emergency Task Force) and David Smolansky (Miranda Center for Democracy, Venezuela) join moderatorJanice Stein (University of Toronto) to discuss the role democracy takes defending differences around the world.Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 21, 2025)
Halifax International Security Forum 2025

The 17th Halifax International Security Forum takes place in Nova Scotia from November 21 to 23.