Policy Briefs
Armenian Public Opinion And Opportunities For Greater NATO Engagement
This policy brief examines public opinion of security policy in Armenia for NATO. It assesses how narratives of insecurity weaken institutions in the country
Willing to do Nothing: Addressing the Societal Resilience Gap in Estonia and Latvia
A study conducted by the EETN over the past year from Estonia and Latvia suggest there is a significant gap in societal resilience among the residents of both …
Not just the United States: Canada and the Future of European Transatlantic Cooperation
In an era where transatlantic relationships are growing increasingly uncertain, Canada has the opportunity to ease reliance on the US through increasing cooperation with the …
SAFE is not so Safe: The Limits of UK–EU Defence Cooperation
Following Brexit, the defence relationship between the UK and the EU has been relatively unaffected. Yet this relationship has clear limits. As EU defence policy …
The Black Sea in 2026: Strategic Manoeuvres and Economic Opportunity
A forward-looking analysis of how rising geopolitical competition in the Black Sea is reshaping regional security, trade routes, and Canada’s role in supporting Ukraine and …
Impact of Digital Technologies upon Strategic Stability: Relevance to Canada
Unlike the relatively static assumptions of mutual vulnerability of Cold War–era stability models, the digital era introduces fluid and adaptive threats. These newly emerging threat …
The Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict: Geopolitical Significance of the Washington Peace Declaration for the South Caucasus
This paper studies the Washington Peace Declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan and its potential impact on security and economic integration in the South Caucasus region. …
Russian Drone Warfare: Destruction, Development, Defence, and Deterrence
Drone warfare is one of the defining features of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The war has seen the constant introduction of new technology and tactics, …
Transatlantic Security Institutions and Hybrid Threats: Adaptation, Gaps, and Policy Imperatives
Since 2022, Russia has intensified its hybrid warfare against Western states, exposing persistent vulnerabilities in NATO and EU responses. Despite new sanctions, evolving doctrines, and …
A Changing Landscape for Armenia-Russia Relations: A Colonial Legacy?
A Changing Landscape for Armenia–Russia Relations: A Colonial Legacy argues that Armenia’s long-standing reliance on Russia—rooted in imperial rule, Soviet governance, and post-1991 security dependency—has …
Canada’s Role in the Black Sea: Mine Countermeasures and Beyond
Canada’s role in the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Force supports regional security by helping clear naval mines and ordnance threatening vital shipping routes. Working …
Foreign Fighters and Regional Security in the Black Sea Region: Policy Imperatives Amid the Russia-Ukraine War
Foreign Terrorist Fighters pose rising risks in the Black Sea amid the Russia-Ukraine war. A new memo urges regional cooperation, with Canadian support to boost …