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Title:

Research Network on Women, Peace and Security

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$750,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 25, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Research Network on Women, Peace and Security (RN-WPS) will explore the relevance of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in relation to readiness challenges, strategic competition and global issues, and forward defence planning. An additional focus will be on topics at the intersection of militarism, climate change and gender.

Organization:

National Defence

Expected Results:

The expected results from a MINDS collaborative network include enhanced research and analysis that inform and improve defence and security policies, contributing to more effective policy development and implementation. By fostering collaboration among academics, practitioners, and policymakers, the network aims to build capacity, encourage innovation, and increase engagement among diverse stakeholders, leading to improved defence capabilities and readiness. Additionally, the network seeks to disseminate knowledge broadly and build strategic partnerships, ultimately impacting defence and security outcomes both domestically and internationally.

Location:

Kingston, Ontario, CA K7L 3N6

Reference Number:

018-2024-2025-Q1-NET01

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Operating Name:

Queen's University

Recipient's Legal Name:

Centre for International and Defence Policy, (CIDP) Queen's University

Program:

Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)

Program Purpose:

Through the establishment of Collaborative Networks, MINDS is increasing and diversifying research on defence and security issues in Canada, with the aim to meet the Defence Team need for relevant and timely advice and broaden the spectrum of expert voices contributing to the conversation.