The world became a more dangerous place on February 24th, 2022.

That’s the day Russia invaded Ukraine. More than a year on, scores of civilians have been killed, displaced, and forced to flee their homeland. Tens of thousands of troops on both sides have been killed and wounded. Beyond Ukraine’s borders, the invasion delivered a blow to the global economy, sending prices for everyday items like food and gas skyrocketing.

The conflict is a stark reminder that democracy cannot be taken for granted.

In this episode, retired Canadian Major General David Fraser prepares us for what lies ahead. 2023 will be the bloodiest year yet in this war. Chrsitian Leuprecht, Royal Military College professor and fellow at the NATO defense college says this is a turning point, because the most important instrument of statecraft in the 21st century is information and communications and the ability to control that information environment.

Join us every other week as we take you through 1Click2CyberChaos.

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