Quick Takes
Negotiation Trouble for the United States and Russia
Following Donald Trump’s growing displeasure with Vladimir Putin and the US’s previously perceived favourability towards Russia, issues regarding a ceasefire…
Event Report: U.S. Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine Suspension and Restoration
By: Erin Okrainec Introduction On March 3rd, 2025, the United States temporarily paused all intelligence sharing with Ukraine. This decision…
Icy moves: Trump’s policy ambitions in the Arctic begin with Greenland
By: Aimee Tymkin Chiefly among Trump’s more controversial pronouncements on the international stage have been renewed claims of the annexation.…
Russia’s Bifurcated Foreign Policy: International Arctic Forum and Reputation Laundering
By: Bogdan Koutsenko The Arctic city of Murmansk hosted the 2025 International Arctic Forum (IAF) from March 26 to March…
Russian Conscription Drive Amidst Ceasefire Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an order to draft 160,000 men as part of Russia’s biannual conscription drive, marking…
Sergei Lavrov’s Tehran Visit Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to Tehran has drawn widespread attention across Eurasia, especially in Azerbaijan and Armenia. Talks…
The Power of Information in the War, From Meduza’s Apology to Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission
In an era where information is both a weapon and a tool, the recent controversy surrounding Meduza—an independent Russian news…
“Hemispheric Control”: Competition and Collaboration in Arctic Aerospace
By: Bogdan Koutsenko While not unanticipated, Mark Carney’s prompt $6 billion investment in Over-the-Horizon Radar represents an act of strategic…
Iran and the Caucasian Chess Match
Author: Alireza Mamdouhi Iran views the proposed Zangezur Corridor as a strategic threat, fearing it will expand Israeli and Turkish…
Türkiye’s Strategic Vision for Regional Connectivity
By: Alireza Mamdouhi Turkish media views the proposed Zangezur Corridor as a strategic opportunity to deepen ties with Azerbaijan, boost…
The Weaponization of Narratives: Disinformation and Media Framing of the Trump-Putin Talks and Their Impact on Ukraine
Trump’s recent shift away from supporting Ukraine has led to the country’s exclusion from the latest peace negotiations aimed at…
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…