Explainer Series
How has Trump 2.0 affected the Australia-Canada defence relationship?
June 2025
Dr Jeffrey F. Collins is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island and Senior Policy Analyst with Canada’s Department of National Defence. A leading voice on Canadian defence procurement, he has authored numerous publications, including Reassessing the Revolution in Military Affairs (2015) and Canada’s Defence Procurement Woes (2023). He previously advised Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs and was selected for the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program in 2019. Dr Collins holds a PhD in Political Science, an MA in International Relations, a law degree, and a BA with a Certificate in Public Administration.
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This video explores how Canada is reassessing its global outlook after decades of prioritising its relationship with the United States. With shifting geopolitical dynamics, there’s a growing recognition that Canada must diversify its partnerships, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. Dr Jeffrey F. Collins reflects on Canada’s renewed focus on building deeper strategic and economic ties with countries like Australia, South Korea, and Japan.