The first part of Touraj Riazi’s interview with former Vice-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. James Cartwright.
Author: Touraj Riazi
Touraj specializes in technology, defence, business and strategic policy issues affecting Canada's digital future. He has previously advised private and public sector leaders, including Ontario’s President of the Treasury Board, Minister Responsible for Digital and Data Transformation, Minister of Finance and Associate Minister for Digital Government.
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