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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network
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A research network offering a critical Canadian perspective on Eastern Europe's current political, economic, and societal situation. Hosted at the Institute of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies at Carleton University in partnership with DND
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Save the date for our upcoming hybrid event on November 24, "Europe and Canada’s Strategic Response to the Russia–China Axis: De-risking, Defense, and Democratic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific."

For more information and registration, visit our website.
November 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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This concludes our roundtable discussion, "NATO at a Crossroads: Present Challenges and Future Tensions." Thank you all for your participation, stimulating questions, and the engaging insights from our panelists.
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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The EETN is excited to announce our second panel of speakers, representing policy insights into NATO's current issues and future challenges, at the upcoming roundtable scheduled for Nov. 7th.

For full speaker biographies and registration, visit our website.
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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This episode moves past the headlines to ask what the goals of peace mean for the rules based order and the historical legacies that have informed this current moment.

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November 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Türkiye, the bulwark of NATO's eastern flank, looks to maximize its own desires in the Black Sea. However, increased Canadian cooperation on initiatives can serve to fortify NATO's interests in the region.

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October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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READ: In a time where solidarity in the European Union is being tested now more than ever, comments from Germany threaten to divide the EU, alienating member states most at risk to Russian aggression.

Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/do...
October 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Part 2: We are excited to announce our first panel of speakers, representing academic insights into NATO's current issues and future challenges, at the upcoming event scheduled for Nov. 7th.

For speaker biographies, click: carleton.ca/eetn/event/n...
October 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Part 1: We are excited to announce our first panel of speakers, representing academic insights into NATO's current issues and future challenges, at the upcoming event scheduled for Nov. 7th.

For speaker biographies, click: carleton.ca/eetn/event/n....
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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READ: As Canada deals with growing security challenges and military reform, it must look to European and Arctic allies for solutions. Strengthening national defense and adapting to a shifting security culture are essential.

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October 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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READ: Since 2022, the Arctic has shifted from cooperation to competition. Militarization and economic priorities are rising, while environmental security and climate efforts take a back seat.

Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/sh...
October 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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READ: As Baltic states weigh withdrawing from the Ottawa Landmine Treaty amid rising Russian threats, Canada faces a key test: balancing its humanitarian commitments with NATO unity and defence cooperation in Latvia.

Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/ca...
October 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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READ: Moldova's separatist region of Transnistria fell into crisis following the termination of Russian gas flow. Providing Canada with an opportunity for deeper economic and political engagement in Eastern Europe.

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October 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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READ: Operating in the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Force, Canada supports security in a critical region, while also having experience with NATO interoperability.

Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/ca...
October 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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READ: The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reaches far beyond the battlefield — shaping security dynamics in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Mongolia, and more. Read the key takeaways.

Read now at: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/be...
October 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Save the date for our upcoming hybrid event on November 7, NATO at a Crossroads: Present Challenges and Future Trajectories.

For more information and registration: carleton.ca/eetn/event/n...
October 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Kyrgyzstan’s under-digitised healthcare system is emerging as a vector for strategic influence. China’s Health Silk Road may entrench opaque technologies, challenging data sovereignty and national digital autonomy.

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October 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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READ: 1 in 3 Europeans faces water stress each year. The EU just launched a new Water Resilience Strategy to stop the crisis before it’s too late. Climate change, droughts, and €65B in losses are on the line.

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October 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Emily Olmstead details the tense Moldovan parliamentary election, which kept the pro-EU PAS party in power amidst Russian interference.

Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/ha...
October 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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READ: Republika Srpska, the Serb-majority area within Bosnia and Herzegovina, is facing a deepening political and constitutional crisis with President Milorad Dodik at the centre.

Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/re...
October 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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This week, Declan reviews this year’s mentorship program, speaking to those who made it possible! One of the core pillars of the network, the mentorship program has connected experts with future difference makers.

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October 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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READ: Anna Robinson analyses how rising tensions are reshaping global trade, as Poland's border closure over Russian drills highlights the fragility of key routes.

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September 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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READ: Erin Okrainec evaluates Canada’s current efforts to combat disinformation, identifies key gaps, and proposes policy options to address such gaps by drawing upon international best practices from Finland, Ukraine, Estonia, and Germany.

Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/st...
September 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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This week on the EETN podcast, Declan and Eva Gaigalniece discuss how the war in Ukraine has provoked rising radicalization in Latvia's Russian-speaking minority population.

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September 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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This policy brief from the networks mentorship program assesses the scale of the Foreign Terrorist Fighter threat across key Black Sea states and outlines the risks posed to regional security and international law.

Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/fo...
September 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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READ: Trevor Peeters explores the ways that China has centralised technology in Kyrgyzstan and also shored up the country's authoritarian regime.

Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/ex...
September 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM