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🇵🇸Martin “Doomsday” Pfeiffer🖖🏳️‍🌈 @nuclearanthro.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

🎵tHe MilITArY AnD POLicE WoN'T CaRRy OuT ILLEgaL OrDErs🎵 In any case, everybody in the chain of command from Trump on down deserves and should be held accountable & this will only get worse the longer we allow it to continue.

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Spongebob Funny Dance

Alt: spongebob square pants an animated anthropomorphic sea sponge is yellow and in this gif has a beaked nose and bulging blue eyes and has hands on hips and is kicking the right leg back in a weird mocking dance

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Yesterday, I got home after five exceptional days in Honolulu for the Rim of the Pacific exercise. Jet lagged, but with a brain full of information and heart filled with gratitude, I wrote about my experience in the latest edition of DND/CAF 101. open.substack.com/pub/dndcaf10...

Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Paper alert! Very excited to see this article coming out, truly the apex of years of work alongside @jcboucher.bsky.social, @smsaideman.bsky.social & Lynne Gouliquer.

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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 26/02/2026

On Lawfare Daily, Loren Voss sat down with Stuart Casey-Maslen to discuss the Geneva Academy's “IHL in Focus Report” covering all the major armed conflicts around the world, the role of new technology, the threats to IHL compliance and accountability, and the possibility of new treaty rules.

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

During a snowstorm in Toronto, the Minister of Immigration announced a new category for selection under Express Entry: skilled foreign service members. What does that mean? Exploring the matter on the stackie open.substack.com/pub/dndcaf10...

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Today, the Military Police Complaints Commission released its final report concluding its Public Interest Investigation into MGen (ret’d) Dany Fortin’s complaint about poor handling of the sexual assault allegations levied against him in 2021. Here’s a quick TL;DR for you:

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Quick discovery as I am (still) working on that Naval Readiness book chapter. Looks like the enrolment of permanent residents into the CAF is not as unconditional as it seemed (screenshot of DAOD 5002-1). 1/x

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

This morning, I had the honour of appearing in front of #NDDN alongside Megan MacKenzie, Rory Fowler, and Michel Drapeau. I've made the (foolish?) decision to share my remarks in the Stackie open.substack.com/pub/dndcaf10...

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Two Office of the Auditor General of Canada reports related to military personnel means 2 stackies in 48 hours. This time, we're digging into military housing: open.substack.com/pub/dndcaf10...

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Wanna hear my Auditor General report on recruitment take so hot I was called a "sofa commentator"? Well, look no further than my latest Stackie: dndcaf101.substack.com/p/lagging-be...

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Could folks ask me ahead of time if I am OK having an old picture of me as illustration of their website, on a piece that (1) I have not written; (2) does not discuss any of my arguments; (3) overshadows the content of the piece – which is about service women. www.espritdecorps.ca/military-wom...

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Why the Military Wants One in Four Members to Be a Woman — espritdecorps

As 2025 ends, the CAF faces its 2026 goal for 25% women in the ranks—a target rooted in decades of human rights rulings, employment equity law, and workforce research, not symbolism. Set in 2010 as “a...

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

On the latest DND/CAF 101: sitting with the recent news on hateful conduct in the Canadian Army and Allan English's From Failure to Failure, which explores the history of the CAF's culture change efforts since 2000. dndcaf101.substack.com/p/missing-th...

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IRPP @irpp.org · 27/08/2025

B) In the second breakout session, moderated by Raquel Garbers, @charlottedl.bsky.social, Jeffrey F. Collins, and Craig Stone will explore strategies to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 11/08/2025

Al Jazeera Media Network condemns the targeted assassination of its correspondents Anas Al Sharif and Mohammeel Qraiqea, along with photographers Ibrahim Al Thaher, and Mohamed Nofal, by Israeli forces. #JournalismIsNotACrime

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

The CAF's new compensation package: everyone needs money, but will this fix the personnel shortage? A quick, late Sunday night breakdown on DND/CAF101 open.substack.com/pub/dndcaf10...

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Two and a half weeks in Australia made me reflect a lot about Canadian defence culture and how we tend to shame ourselves into action. My jet lag-fueled writing in my latest Stackie: open.substack.com/pub/dndcaf10...

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

A fun afternoon at @deakinuniversity.bsky.social’s Centre for Future Defence and National Security testing Rob Engen’s wargame on the invasion of the Dardanelles - definitely a fun intro to wargaming, and the start of a new obsession

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I fought a snake, we signed an armistice, and so now I am a PhD candidate. Now, let’s get to work!

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North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network @naadsn-rdsnaa.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Good morning and happy Friday! We're ending the week with reading @charlottedl.bsky.social's insider scoop on the #NATOPublicForum

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NATO Summit 2025

High speed rail, bicycles, and new defence spending pledge

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Back in Paris from the NATO Public Forum to The Sister HQ™️ getting ready for a couple of interviews on the NATO summit and the new investment pledges - and working on a stackie by the same token…

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Jeffrey Lewis @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

But what does it say when two of the most amazing military operations in modern memory are still unable to fully eliminate Iran's nuclear program? I think that's proof that this is tactical brilliance may be in service of a foolhardy strategy. 14/17

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

In other “I can’t believe this timeline” news, I got a medal now. Cause my employer likes me or something.

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

New Prime Minister, new Minister of National Defence, same personnel crisis. We need to see the same enthusiasm for personnel as the one we see for procurement and capability modernization. The hands is in the Cabinet’s, and it goes beyond throwing money at the problem. t.co/ZJptvkzzcq

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

That whole citizenship thing has now been upgraded

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CDA Institute @cdainstitute.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

“Affordability, stability and meaningful work are big issues that drive people [to leave the #CAF]. [Service members] feel at the mercy of the organization, and [that] leaving is a way for them to gain back control of their life.” — @charlottedl.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/3GJPc7h

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CDA Institute @cdainstitute.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

“Every time we have this conversation [on eligibility criteria], we cling to an older idea of the military and say we're lowering standards... We need to ask ourselves: are we expecting military strength [based on] Hollywood movies?” — @charlottedl.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/3GJPc7h

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Well, I have become a bigger problem. 😎

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

With #Elxn2025 around the corner, and all the platforms now published, I thought it'd be fun (i.e., I had to do this for work) to have a read through the defence plans. TL;DR: pro-defence consensus? across the parties? More than you think! open.substack.com/pub/dndcaf10...

Pink square with white text reading "Election Platform Bonanza! Silly Sweater? Check. Sweatpants? Check. Citizenship? Check. Typos? Check."

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Steve Saideman @smsaideman.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The email from CDAI means I can now shout out my congrats to @charlottedl.bsky.social for receiving the Nichola Goddard Award for being the kickass telling truth to power defence analyst that she is. Rock on, CDL! #CADefence

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

It was refreshing to see defence feature so strongly in the #LiberalLeadershipDebate, and especially a mention of personnel. While raising salaries is good and necessary, there are additional hurdles to personnel that makes working in the CAF often times unaffordable

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a man says we 're gonna talk it out on snl

ALT: a man says we 're gonna talk it out on snl

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

A week of PhD proposal writing A scarf 900 words in 2 hours And way too much accounting at work

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We can’t do business as usual, so let’s think differently. I am working on getting an unlocked link to get this out!

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Citizenship test ✅ The path to making my books Canadian titles is almost complete…

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Last month, the Commander of the Canadian Army published his reading list, and I was honoured to see my book amongst the recommended reads - alongside many incredible authors Having my work recognized as a worthy read by CADF leaders is really rewarding www.canada.ca/en/army/serv...

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Seems like I have unlocked a #PhD side quest: how to be as cosy as possible while doing research This week: rhubarb scone, earl grey, and Car Seat Headrest at Planet Coffee. 9/10, just missing the cat

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Last #stackie of 2024, a follow-up on the future of the armed forces, a throwback to my participation at #NATOPA2024 dndcaf101.substack.com/p/the-future...

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

This past week, I have had the privilege to sail onboard HMCS Regina as part of the #CLaS program. TL;DR: the Royal Canadian Navy | Marine royale canadienne is precious – let's make sure we support it the best we can #ReadyAyeReady dndcaf101.substack.com/p/cdl-goes-t...

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Fun times, guys… Wait until they learn I do research on war crimes now

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Charlotte Duval-Lantoine @charlottedl.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

New aesthetic for 2025: awkwardly professional

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