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Ideas · 2025-09-01 · 48 min · 7,499 words

The threat next door: How NATO’s newest members are preparing to defend against Russia (via The House)

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Canadians have been thinking a lot about security and defense because the world is a very different place these days than it once was. Threats from countries like Russia. may seem more distant, but in some parts of Europe they're right next door. Hi there, I'm Nala Ayed and this is Ideas. Today I have a special bonus episode I'd like to share from CBC's The House.

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