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Dr. Jean-François Ratelle

Jean-François Ratelle is an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa, whose research interests include Russia, the Caucasus, terrorism, and conflict studies.

Publications

Meeting of Azeri, Armenian, and Us Presidents

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An Overview of the Washington Agreement for Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Resolution

This memo examines the agreed resolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and the potential influence of American mediation.

released prisoners of war with their home flags

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American Foreign Fighters in Ukraine: Motivations, Profiles, and Risk-assessment

Since the outbreak of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a significant number of American citizens have voluntarily traveled to fight alongside Ukrainian forces. …

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The Yerevan Dialogue: Armenia’s Geopolitical Strategy in the South Caucasus

This policy analysis explores the significance of the Yerevan Dialogue within the evolving South Caucasus landscape, with a particular focus on the draft peace agreement …

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The Peace Deal’s Blind Spot: Human Rights Repression in Russia

This policy memo examines the impact of the post-2022 amendments to the Foreign Agent Law, the new criminal code amendment introduced in March 2022 and …

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The Price of Peace: Armenia’s Impossible Choice Between Identity, Sovereignty, and Justice

This white paper analyzes how Armenia’s weak negotiating position, regional isolation, and limited leverage hinder its pursuit of a just and lasting peace. It explores …

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