Publications
“Peace Talks.” The Digital Pamphleteer. 11 September 2020.
“The conflict in Ukraine is a war between freedom and tyranny.” The Globe and Mail. 9 February 2024.
“The War You’re In.” The Digital Pamphleteer. 25 April 2024.
“Portrait of a Stubborn Ukrainian.” Merion West. 29 August 2024.
“The Origins of a Partisan.” Merion West. 5 October 2024.
“At Home in the War.” Merion West. 27 November 2024.
“Understanding Orwell on the Lesser Evil.” Merion West. 31 January 2025.
Interviews
“Canadian fighters in Ukraine feel effects of West’s waning interest first-hand”
Mark Mackinnon
The Globe and Mail
17 December 2023.
“Canadian soldier explains why he’s returning to Ukraine’s eastern trenches”
Redmond Shannon
Global News
5 January 2024
“Canadian officer fighting against Russia in Ukraine in the Belarusian regiment. Why?”
Siarhei Mantas Pelesa
BELSAT English
19 March 2024
Podcast Appearances
“A Canadian Officer Resigns to Join Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine, Part 1”
The Delegates Lounge
22 October 2024
“A Canadian Officer Resigns to Join Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine, Part 2”
The Delegates Lounge
10 November 2024
“A Canadian Officer Resigns to Join Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine, Part 3”
The Delegates Lounge
12 December 2024
“After Action Report: Ukrainian Foreign Legion”
Battle Rhythm
The Canadian Defence and Security Network
4 March 2025
“RCRAP #14 - Part 1 - Major (Retired) Dave Smith interview”
The Royal Canadian Regiment Association Podcast
25 May 2025
“RCRAP #14 - Part 2 - Major (Retired) Dave Smith interview”
The Royal Canadian Regiment Association Podcast
19 May 2025
“Major (retired) Dave Smith - Ukraine war Kit list”
The Royal Canadian Regiment Association Podcast
19 May 2025
Academic Webinars / Conferences / Consultations
“Strategy & Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine | Maj. David Smith (ret.).” Centre for Defence and Security Studies, University of Manitoba. 5 February 2025.
“Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine on the Battlefield & in the Information Environment.” Peace Support Training Centre, Canadian Armed Forces. 24 March 2025.
“Assessing Information Warfare Targeting Model Based on Expertise in Russian Information Targeting.” Centre for Security, Armed Forces, and Society at the Royal Military College of Canada. February 2025.
“Assessing Requirements for a Realistic Social Media Environment Simulating Information Operation Attacks Similar to those Directed at Ukraine.” Defence Research and Development Canada. March 2025.
“Military Deception Planning and Assessment Tool.” Centre for Security, Armed Forces, and Society at the Royal Military College of Canada. June 2025.