Eastern Europe and Transatlantic Network
Eastern Europe and Transatlantic Network: Who are we?
The Eastern Europe and Transatlantic Network (EETN) is a new initiative hosted by the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at Carleton University and funded by the Department of National Defence. This project will offer a critical Canadian perspective on the political, economic, and societal shifts that have occurred since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The EETN is one of three recipients of the Government of Canada’s Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) funding for collaborative networks in the 2024-2025 year. The EETN addresses two of the major defence policy challenges outlined by the Canadian Government: Strategic Competition and Global Issues. With aims to provide insight into strategic competition and global issues in regions of study, the EETN offers a critical perspective on the ongoing geopolitical, economic, and societal situations in Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic.
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Upcoming Events
Apr 7
The Rediscovery of Great Power Politics
- 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Hybrid Event
Multi Day
Lennart Meri Conference 2025
- May 16 to 18
- TBD
Multi Day
The Riga Conference 2025
- October 9 to 11
- TBD
Updates
The Weaponization of Narratives: Disinformation and Media Framing of the Trump-Putin Talks and Their Impact on Ukraine
Author: Albina Holokhvastova Trump’s recent shift away from supporting Ukraine has led to the country’s exclusion from the latest peace…
Quick Take: Kremlin and White House Communications Provide Insight after Trump-Putin Call
The March 18th phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin yielded little in the way…
The Zangezur Corridor: Russia’s Strategic Calculations in the South Caucasus
Author: Alireza Mamdouhi The Zangezur Corridor, a proposed transit route through Armenia allowing Turkey greater access to Central Asia, is…
Foreign Media Scan (February 19th – March 6th, 2025)
Author: Bogdan Koutsenko Key Takeaways The two weeks from February 19 to March 6, 2025 saw over two hundred articles…
Germany Elections
Author: Trevor Peeters Preview Upcoming elections in Germany will prove to be critical in the prospects of democracy in Germany…
Security in the Heartland: Navigating Russia, China, And Central Asia’s Interaction
Author: Faramarz Tamanna (University of Ottawa). Summary: The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan after the U.S. and NATO’s withdrawal in…