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Eastern European and Transatlantic Network @eetn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

What can international law do after conflict? Join EETN for a talk and Q&A with human rights lawyer Siranush Sahakyan, who represents Armenian prisoners before the European Court of Human Rights. 📅 Wed, Oct 7 · 2:30 PM 📍 SP 400, St. Patrick's Building, Carleton Free, all welcome

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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

As Canada seeks greater private and foreign investment in critical infrastructure, who is responsible for protecting these strategic assets?

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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

The findings reveal an important gap between favourable attitudes toward NATO and expectations of actual assistance during a security crisis, raising different policy challenges for the Baltic states and the South Caucasus. Read the full policy memo: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/ad...

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Addressing the NATO Credibility Gap in the Baltics and the South Caucasus: What are the Limits of the Alliance’s Engagement? - Eastern European and Transatlantic Network

This Policy memo examines how NATO can address its growing credibility gap and the concerns of nations on its frontiers.

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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

On this episode of the EETN Podcast, Isaac Steinmeyer shares his research on how and why this is such an effective tool and the unique threat it poses to Canadians.

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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

Victor Lambin argues that adversarial narratives are likely to remain a defining feature of Russian politics even after active hostilities end. The brief explores what this means for European security and offers policy recommendations for long-term deterrence, strategic communication, and engagement

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Enemy Politics in Russia: A Long-Term Security Risk for Europe - Eastern European and Transatlantic Network

An exploration of Russian enemy politics and its implications for post-war European security and engagement.

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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

As strategic competition intensifies, closer cooperation between the United Kingdom and France has the potential to strengthen European defence, reinforce NATO, and create new opportunities for transatlantic partners, including Canada. Read the full article: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/a-...

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A New Entente Cordiale in an Age of Uncertainty? The Northwood Declaration in Franco-British Nuclear Cooperation - Eastern European and Transatlantic Network

This policy brief examines that Northwood Declaration and the impact of Franco-British nuclear cooperation.

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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

The brief offers policy recommendations for how NATO and Canada can support resilience through trusted local partnerships and community engagement.

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

In this EETN Mentorship Program policy brief, Elizabeth Tobias (Carleton University) examines societal resilience in Estonia and Latvia, highlighting gaps in civic preparedness and the role of social cohesion in strengthening national security.

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Willing to do Nothing: Addressing the Societal Resilience Gap in Estonia and Latvia - Eastern European and Transatlantic Network

A study of Estonian and Latvian youth willingness to defend their country in the event of a Russian invasion.

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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

The brief explores the links between demographics, state ideology, social welfare, and military mobilization, while assessing the long-term implications for Russia's post-war stability. 📖 Read the full policy brief: carleton.ca/eetn/2026/un...

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Understanding Russia’s Family Policy for Wartime Resilience - Eastern European and Transatlantic Network

This policy brief examines the Kremlin's family policy and how it provides material support and narrative control to The War in Ukraine.

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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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