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SUMMARY:Security in a Turbulent World: Canada, Eurasia, and the Arctic
DESCRIPTION: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 – ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University




Olena Lennon (New Haven University)



Erica Marat (National Defence University)



Brian D. Taylor (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 – ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University




Chantal Lavallee (Royal Military College St. Jean)



Alex Moens (Simon Fraser University)



Luca Ratti (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: Balkan Devlen – Macdonald-Laurier Institute




Andrea Charron (University of Manitoba)



Suzanne Lalonde (Université de Montréal)



Andreas Raspotnik (High North Centre)



Kari Roberts (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 – ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University




Anatoliy Gruzd (Toronto Metropolitan University)



Philip Mai (Toronto Metropolitan University)



Juris Pupcenoks (Marist University)




4:45 PM Closing remarks
LOCATION:607 Pigiarvik, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
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