Security in a Turbulent World: Canada, Eurasia, and the Arctic

Notice:

This event occurs in the past.

Friday, March 6, 2026 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Hybrid event
607, Pigiarvik, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University
1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6

Security and defence issues are increasingly central in an era of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Eurasia—from Greenland to China—has emerged as a critical pivot of global security dynamics. This conference examines key developments across Eurasia that directly affect Canada’s strategic interests in 2026.

Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, intensifying great-power competition in the Arctic, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, and the U.S. foreign policy uncertainty continue to reshape the security landscape. As an Arctic state and NATO member, Canada faces evolving military, strategic, and hybrid threats, including disinformation. Bringing together scholars and practitioners, the conference explores regional trends and assesses the challenges and opportunities facing Canada and Eurasia alike.

Schedule

8:45-9:00 AM: Registration and coffee

9:00-9:15 AM: Opening Remarks

9:15-10:45 AM Panel 1: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Year 5: Conciliation or Continued Conflict

Chair: Jeff Sahadeo – �Ӱ�ԭ�� University

(New Haven University)
(National Defence University)
(Syracuse University)

10:45-11:00 AM Break

11:00 AM-12:30 PM Panel 2: The Transatlantic Security Architecture: NATO, European Defence Initiatives, and Canada’s Role

Chair: Crina Viju-Miljusevic – �Ӱ�ԭ�� University

(Royal Military College St. Jean)
(Simon Fraser University)
(University of Rome III)

12:30-1:30 PM Lunch

1:30-3:00 PM Panel 3: From Cooperation to Contestation: Security Dynamics in the Circumpolar North

Chair: – Macdonald-Laurier Institute

(University of Manitoba)
(Université de Montréal)
(High North Centre)
(Mount Royal University)

3:00-3:15 PM Break

3:15-4:45 PM Panel 4: Disinformation and Strategic Narratives in Russia’s War on Ukraine

Chair: Paul Goode – �Ӱ�ԭ�� University

(Toronto Metropolitan University)
(Toronto Metropolitan University)
(Marist University)