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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Friday, Oct 2: "Prosperous, Secure and Sovereign Together" — a policy workshop on Canada-Europe economic security cooperation at @carleton.ca Agenda: carleton.ca/ces/?p=15058

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How do you report on a war fought under constant drone surveillance? Francis Farrell @kyivindependent.com joins EETN on Oct 13, 2–4 pm ET, at Carleton's Paterson Hall and online. Seats are limited, register here: carleton.ca/eetn/event/r...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Delving into the thought leaders and systemic gains of the Russian Orthodox Church, this episode of the EETN Podcast introduces the complex web of connections between the church and the regime. Link in comment

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A new EETN publication by Trevor Peeters examines the relationship between foreign investment, critical infrastructure, and Canadian sovereignty. carleton.ca/eetn/2026/in...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join us for an EETN talk and Q&A with an expert on Russian foreign policy and hybrid warfare: Dr. Mikhail Polianskii carleton.ca/eetn/event/o...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

How credible is NATO's security commitment in the eyes of those living on its eastern flank and beyond? The EETN Mentorship Program policy memo by Ertuğrul Emre Kulaç, Carleton University, examines public perceptions of NATO and Western security support in Armenia, Estonia, Georgia, and Latvia.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

LISTEN: INTERPOL’s Red Notice System was established to share arrest warrants across international borders but it is currently being employed by authoritarian states to prosecute dissidents living abroad, trapping them in cycles of legal battles.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

How should Europe respond to Russia after the war in Ukraine? The EETN Mentorship Program policy brief by Viktor Lambin, University of Helsinki, examines the persistence of "enemy politics" in Russia

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

How is the renewed UK-France partnership reshaping European security? EETN’s mentorship program publication by Guglielmo Giunta, University of Roma Tre, examines the emergence of a "new Entente Cordiale" in an era of growing geopolitical uncertainty.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Canada's Arctic security increasingly depends on digital infrastructure that lies beyond its control. By leveraging existing Canada–EU frameworks to jointly invest, both partners can build the collective digital capabilities needed to strengthen Arctic resilience.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

How can a treaty designed to prevent violence against women become one of the most divisive issues in Latvia? This article examines how debate over the Istanbul Convention was transformed through disinformation into a culture war over gender, family, national identity, and sovereignty.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🇩🇪New EETN Mentorship Program publication. How is Germany redefining its role in an increasingly contested world? This article explores Germany's shift from Zivilmacht toward a more assertive strategic approach, where military capability and deterrence are becoming essential alongside multilateralism

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

How are critical minerals reshaping geopolitical alliances? In this EETN Mentorship Program policy brief, Alessandro Albanese Ginammi explores how Türkiye's growing role in rare earth elements and its strategic position on Ukraine are transforming relations with the United States

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

What happens when people are unwilling to defend their country in a time of crisis? New EETN mentorship program brief: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/wi...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

How do family policies shape a country's ability to sustain war? In this EETN Mentorship Program policy brief, John Kaye (University of Helsinki) examines how Russia's family policy has evolved into a pillar of wartime resilience.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

In a new EETN Mentorship Program policy brief, Alessandro Leonardi explores the implications of the post-New START era, emerging missile technologies, and the future of arms control. Read the full brief: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/st...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

On 2 July 2026, EETN and the University of Latvia brought together emerging scholars and security experts from across Europe and Canada to examine the evolving challenges shaping European and transatlantic security. Full report: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/ev...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

New policy brief from the EETN Mentorship Program. Roberts Kits explores how regional defence industrial cooperation can help NATO strengthen security of supply, support long-term deterrence, and sustain operations in the Baltic region. Read the full brief: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/de...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

LISTEN: Have you ever wondered how Russian propaganda is produced and why it is so effective? This week Dr. Juris Pupcenoks explains how strategic narratives are crafted and disseminated in Russia and internationally. open.spotify.com/episode/30cL...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

New from the EETN Mentorship Program: Isaac Steinmeyer’s policy brief Closing Canada’s INTERPOL Gap examines politicized Red Notice abuse, transnational repression, and the safeguards Canada needs to protect dissidents and diaspora communities.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

New EETN Policy Brief by Eva Palo: Not just the United States: Canada and the Future of European Transatlantic Cooperation. The brief explores how stronger EU-Canada cooperation can support security, defence, trade, energy, digital governance, NATO, and Ukraine.

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Not just the United States: Canada and the Future of European Transatlantic Cooperation - Eastern European and Transatlantic Network

Transatlantic relationships are growing increasingly uncertain, Canada has the opportunity to ease reliance on the US through increasing cooperation with the EU.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We are pleased to announce The Emerging Scholars Workshop, a one-day academic workshop taking place at the University of Latvia in Riga on July 2, 2026

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The EETN Mentorship Program concludes its second year, continuing to connect emerging scholars and leading academics across the Atlantic. This month, we will begin sharing this year’s mentee publications and the perspectives developed through the program. #DefenceMINDS #MINDSDéfence

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

New EETN publication by McKayla Wolfer. As hybrid threats continue to evolve, Canada faces growing vulnerabilities in coordination, infrastructure, and national preparedness.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

New publication | EETN White Paper Iran’s Strategic Recalibration in the South Caucasus after the 2025 Washington Agreement and the 2026 Israeli American Intervention By Jean-François Ratelle and Abolfazl Masoumi

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The European Arctic is peripheral no more. In our latest podcast, Dr. Andreas Raspotnik, Director of the High North Center, explains how the EU needs to develop new narratives and priorities for the High North as it becomes a focal point for economic interests and security priorities.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join us for a roundtable discussion organized by EETN, Carleton University and Macdonald-Laurier Institute with Dr. Paweł Markiewicz, Executive Director of the PISM Washington, D.C. Office, and Elizabeth Anderson, fellow, Montreal Institute for Global Security

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Is Europe’s new defence cooperation framework really “SAFE”? Our latest policy brief explores the political and industrial tensions shaping UK–EU defence collaboration and what the SAFE initiative reveals about the future of European security. Read here: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/sa...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Habituation in War: The Appointment of Chrystia Freeland as a Node in Ukraine’s Attritional War Strategy: “The battlefield extends beyond the front lines: fiscal policy and the ability to navigate Washington are now central to Ukraine’s survival.” Read here: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/ha...

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Habituation in War: The Appointment of Chrystia Freeland as a Node in Ukraine’s Attritional War Strategy - Eastern European and Transatlantic Network

Freeland’s appointment as voluntary Economic Advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine is being made against the larger and developing backdrop of ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the R...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Four years ago today, on Feb 24, 2022, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “I never gave myself a choice.” At 22, Dmytro joined the armed forces on day one. Now a combat medic, he saves lives and prepares his unit for the worst. Read the piece here: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/i-...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Canada is emerging as key partner to the Baltics. The recent partnership between Estonian and Canadian institutions will develop clean and sustainable energy sources, signalling Canadian regional engagement in the areas of defence and energy security. Read here: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/ca...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The Black Sea is rapidly becoming a focal point of global security and trade. Our latest brief explores how regional power competition is shaping Ukraine’s future, and why Canada’s role as a NATO ally matters now more than ever in the region. Read here: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/th...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

On February 24, the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we gather to witness, reflect, and stand in solidarity. Kharkiv War Diaries. Screening+live Q&A Join us for the screening and Q&A with the director - Albina Kovalyova Registration carleton.ca/eetn/event/k...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Canada must ensure that its digital systems and critical infrastructure, especially those integrated through alliances, are secure and resilient. Weaknesses in cybersecurity and early warning can lower trust in collective defence, increasing the risk of escalation.

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Hungary’s April 2026 election could be a turning point. After nearly 16 years in power, Viktor Orbán faces a serious challenge from the opposition Tisza Party, with major implications for democracy, the economy, and EU relations. Read: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/el...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

With brewing tensions over American threats to annex Greenland, Declan sits down with Dr. Paal Sigurd Hilde to discuss its importance to Arctic security and what this means for NATO. Listen: carleton.ca/eetn/researc...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The EU’s frozen asset plan could reshape how Ukraine is funded, but raises serious questions about EU unity at a critical time. Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/eu...

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The Globalist Project @geopol.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Canada’s armed forces are planning for threats from America www.economist.com/the-americas...

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Canada’s armed forces are planning for threats from America

They started rebuilding in 2025, before Donald Trump’s most recent bid for hemispheric dominance

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Strong armed forces don’t guarantee security if communities are struggling. Unaddressed community health, social stress, and economic precarity create points of exploitation for hybrid security threats in Canada. Read: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/fr...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

From historic ideas of a pan-Slavic Empire, the amplification of ethnic tensions, to the construction of "friendship centres", Russia is utilising cultural and religious ties to drive a wedge between East and West in the Balkans. READ: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/ru...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

As the European Union seeks to shape a shared strategic vision for defence, populism in the union remains an obstacle. Liam Nohr provides an analysis of EU defence posturing and policy recommendations for the contested path forward. Read here: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/eu...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Anna Robinson reflects on a year of protest and unrest in Serbia, assessing measures adopted by the regime of President Vucic and the dynamic efforts of protesters, which have resulted in varying levels of success. Read the full piece here: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/re...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Dr. Latsabidze explores how the Washington Peace Declaration and related transport initiatives between Armenia and Azerbaijan will impact security and economic integration in the South Caucasus region. Read: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/th...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

From Albania's appointment of an AI chatbot to a ministerial position, to Canada's digital sovereignty movement. AI is here and influencing democracy. Read here: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/de...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

From Albania's appointment of an AI chatbot to a ministerial position, to Canada's digital sovereignty movement. AI is here and influencing democracy. Read here: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/de...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Europe’s reliance on foreign-made microchips is becoming a strategic vulnerability. As supply chains tighten, even so-called “legacy” chips are emerging as critical assets with direct implications for economic security. Read now: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/ch...

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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Canada’s nation-building has often been driven by external pressure, shaping infrastructure around security and sovereignty. But this approach risks repeating historical exclusions. Read now by clicking here: carleton.ca/eetn/2025/bu...

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