Kevin Budning

CDA Institute Director of Scientific Research, Dr. Kevin Budning, examines Canada’s submarine procurement decision, focusing on the trade-offs between capability, delivery timelines, industrial benefits, and geopolitical alignment. @policy_mag policymagazine.ca/beyond-capabil…

"The decision is about far more than technical capability." @policy_mag Specials @CDAInstitute's @Kevinbudning with "Beyond Capability: The Strategic Calculus Behind Canada’s Submarine Procurement" bit.ly/3PedNG4 #cdnpoli #defence

"It is on defence that Carney’s actions have spoken loudest." @policy_mag's 'Carney's Canada One Year Later' series @CDAInstitute's @Kevinbudning & Lilit Klein on "Carney’s Canada: A New Defence and Security Posture, Yet to be Tested" bit.ly/4w0YBfP #cdnpoli #defence

The strategy is a “game of chicken” that continues to be played out between the U.S. and Iran, said Kevin Budning, director of scientific research at the CDA Institute in Ottawa. globalnews.ca/news/11798699/…

"Despite the shortfalls, Canada has the foundations to succeed." @policy_mag Specials @CDAInstitute's @Kevinbudning & Lilit Klein with "People Must Be at the Core of Canada’s New Defence Ecosystem" bit.ly/486Rd8i #cdnpoli #defence

A great opportunity!

Thanks @globalnews for featuring my perspective!

Defence spending promises in the 2025 budget are 'seizing the moment,' but lack previous specificity, says Conference of Defence Associations Institute Director of Research @kevinbudz. hilltimes.com/story/2025/11/…

This Wednesday marks 11 years since the Parliament Hill shooting. Amid a troubling rise in political violence in Canada and around the world, I argue that we must take preventive, measured steps now to protect our political leaders and institutions. theconversation.com/11-years-after…

Pleased to share my latest article where I argue that Canada needs a new Iran policy — abroad and at home.

In the wake of Donald Trump’s absurd suggestion to “turn Gaza into the Riviera of the Middle East,” I reflected on how the outcome of the War has made Israel both safer and more vulnerable than before. linkedin.com/posts/kevinbud…

Thank you @CU_NPSIA for the profile and for making my PhD journey second-to-none! Looking forward to new and exciting challenges 🚀!

@LillyResearch Well deserved! Congrats!

Very happy to share that Carleton has promoted me to Full Professor. It’s been an unconventional path, with a stint in government & a change of fields along the way. Thanks to students, colleagues, mentors – past and present – both inside and beyond the academy. Lots more to do!

Finally, to my amazing partner Donya Ashnaei, thank you for being my rock. You read every page of this dissertation and served as my editor-in chief, my closest confidante, and my source of inspiration. I love you.

To my best friends, Nick Salbaing,Jacob Black, Avery Adessky,Bram Taylor, Jesse Sacks, Lewis Miller, Ronni Seller, Matthew Clark, and Marisa Maslink, thank you for always being in my corner.

Guillaume Cote and Costanza Musu -- thank you for serving as incredible mentors. Your guidance and stewardship over the years has meant the world to me.

I did it!! I'm beyond excited to share that I successfully defended my PhD yesterday, entitled "Facts, Fallacies, and Frames, Exploring the Nexus Between Politicial Decision-Making and Counterterrorism Resource Allocation."

To the @CU_NPSIA and Director Yiagadeesen (Teddy) Samy, thank you for the incredible journey. I will always look back on these years with fond memories. A special shoutout to my good friend and colleague @jmarshallpalmer.

Completing a PhD is a long and arduous process and it simply would not be possible without so many important people in my life. A special thanks is owed to my supervisor @fenhampson, and my advisors Alex Wilner and Dane Rowlands.