Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In this session from the Conference of Montréal 2026, experts in security, geopolitics, intelligence, and strategy examine the forces driving today's global instability and explore how governments and organizations can adapt to a world characterized by growing uncertainty and strategic competition.
Featured Speakers:
• Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, House of Commons Canada
• Sid Kosaraju, President, Crisis24
• Philippe Bourbeau, Co-director, IIDE, HEC Montréal
• Siegfried Usal, Vice President, Strategy and AI Growth, Thales Canada
Topics Covered:
• Geopolitics and global security
• International relations and strategic competition
• Military alliances and defence policy
• Economic security and resilience
• Hybrid warfare and cyber threats
• Artificial intelligence and security
• Global conflict and deterrence
• International law and accountability
• Critical infrastructure protection
• The future of the international order
As rearmament, alliance-building, and technological competition reshape global dynamics, understanding the strategic forces driving today's conflicts has become essential for policymakers, business leaders, and investors alike. This discussion explores the emerging geopolitical paradigm and the implications for security, prosperity, and global stability.
In collaboration with HEC Montréal.
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In this session from the Conference of Montréal 2026, experts in security, geopolitics, intelligence, and strategy examine the forces driving today's global instability and explore how governments and organizations can adapt to a world characterized by growing uncertainty and strategic competition.
Featured Speakers:
• Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, House of Commons Canada
• Sid Kosaraju, President, Crisis24
• Philippe Bourbeau, Co-director, IIDE, HEC Montréal
• Siegfried Usal, Vice President, Strategy and AI Growth, Thales Canada
Topics Covered:
• Geopolitics and global security
• International relations and strategic competition
• Military alliances and defence policy
• Economic security and resilience
• Hybrid warfare and cyber threats
• Artificial intelligence and security
• Global conflict and deterrence
• International law and accountability
• Critical infrastructure protection
• The future of the international order
As rearmament, alliance-building, and technological competition reshape global dynamics, understanding the strategic forces driving today's conflicts has become essential for policymakers, business leaders, and investors alike. This discussion explores the emerging geopolitical paradigm and the implications for security, prosperity, and global stability.
In collaboration with HEC Montréal.
👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from the world’s most influential leaders.
Visit our website: forum-americas.org
Follow IEFA
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/international-economic-forum-of-the-americas
Facebook: facebook.com/Forum.Americas
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