Research
Recent Publications
Russia in the Gulf – A Calculated Partner or a Strategic Disruptor?
Russia’s relationship with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has evolved into a calculated partnership driven by mutual interests, particularly in…
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…
New Defence Partnerships Beyond NATO
On the last day of the June 2025 NATO Summit in the Netherlands, the Alliance signed a new agreement pledging…
“To Save or to Steal”: Russian Narratives About the Deportation of Ukrainian Children
“To Save or to Steal”: Russian Narratives About the Deportation of Ukrainian Children examines the contrasting narratives surrounding the forced…
The Weaponization of Childhood: The International Community’s Role in Addressing Russia’s Deportation of Ukrainian Children
By: Valeriia Gusieva In any war zone, children are often the most vulnerable population, frequently becoming victims of abuse at…
Canada’s evolving opportunities to contribute to European Security
By Sam Paquette Canada’s announcement to reach the NATO 2% spending target five years ahead of schedule comes as Prime…
Stolen Generation: How Russia Is Erasing Ukraine’s Future, One Child at a Time
By: Valeriia Gusieva Across the world, June is recognized as International Children’s Month. However, for many Ukrainian families, it is…
Russia and Iran – Strategic Allies or Tactical Partners?
In 2025, the Iran-Russia partnership is evolving from tactical coordination into a multifaceted strategic alliance, with growing cooperation in Syria,…
American Foreign Fighters in Ukraine: Motivations, Profiles, and Risk-assessment
By: Jean-François Ratelle (affiliated researcher and adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University…
The Role of Russian Disinformation in the 2024 European Parliament Elections and its Impact of EU Perceptions on Ukraine
This memo outlines the impact of Russian Doppelganger disinformation campaigns during the 2024 EP election in order to examine this…
Strategic Autonomy and the Deepening Türkiye -Russia Relationship
By Alireza Mamdouhi Türkiye’s deepening relationship with Russia is reshaping the regional security landscape and challenging NATO’s strategic cohesion. From…
As EU-Ukraine defence ties tighten, where does that leave Canada?
By Sam Paquette The first meeting of the EU-Ukraine Task Force for Defence Industrial Cooperation took place on 12th May…