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Dr. Andrea Charron
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Dr. Charron holds a PhD from the Royal Military College of Canada (Department of War Studies). She obtained a Masters in International Relations from Webster University, Leiden, The Netherlands, a Master’s of Public Administration from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Queen’s University. Dr. Charron worked for various federal departments including the Canadian Privy Council Office in the Security and Intelligence Secretariat. She is a member of DND’s advisory Board and is now Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba, Political Studies and Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies.
Conference Abstract
This presentation will unpack the North American and the Arctic contexts in terms of the goals of NORAD modernization and implications for Canada. The current CANUS priorities are deterrence by detection and denial to ensure the continental defence of North America. But which state fulfills which role and how? What is more, is there alignment regarding the threats, the vectors and responses required. Far beyond an upgrade of radars, NORAD modernization is a rethink, writ large, of what it means to defend North America (read continental US and Canada), which will involve civilian agencies and new partners.
