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H. Christian Breede

H. Christian Breede

Research Analyst

Department of National Defence

christian.breede@forces.gc.ca

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About

Dr H. Christian Breede is a Research Analyst with the Department of National Defence working at the Canadian Defence Academy. A Canadian Army veteran of 25 years, Christian served with the Royal Canadian Regiment, with deployments to Haiti and Afghanistan. Following his time in the field force, he served as part of the Military Faculty at the Royal Military College of Canada. During this time, Christian was also a cross-appointed Professor of Political Science at Queen’s University, deputy director for the Centre for International and Defence Policy (where he is now a fellow) and an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University’s Terrorism, Risk, and Security Studies Program. In 2024, concurrent with his work in DND, Christian became an Honourary Research Associate at the University of New Brunswick. Christian’s research is focused on the interaction between social cohesion, military culture, and technology. Since 2020, Christian has focused his efforts on helping teams – whether in the military or the private sector – lead through character, competence, and commitment. He has published over 30 articles, edited volumes, chapters, and monographs on these topics. Christian holds a PhD in War Studies from RMC and is a certified Leader Character Practitioner from Western University’s Ivey School of Business.

Current Interests

  • Technology and Conflict

  • Military Culture and Leadership

Recent Publications

  • "Where is the Honour? Military Service, the Validation Dilemma, and the Power of Dignity" Canadian Military Journal 25, no. 1 (2025): 29-39

  • co-edited with Robert Engen and Allan English eds. Why We Fight (MontrĂ©al/Kingston: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2020)

  • with Karen Davis. “Do You Even Pro, Bro?” in Robert Engen, H. Christian Breede, and Allan English, eds. Why We Fight (MontrĂ©al/Kingston: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2020)

  • co-edited with StĂ©fanie von Hlatky and StĂ©phanie BĂ©langer, eds. Transhumanising War: Performance Enhancement and the implications for policy, society, and the soldier (Montreal/Kingston: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2019)

  • Culture and the Soldier: Identities, Values, and Norms in Military Engagements. Vancouver: UBC Press, 2019

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