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Title:

Awkward Allies: Pathways to NATO Skepticism on NATO's Eastern Flank

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$41,488.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

Description:

The project aims to explore the role of Russian influence campaigns, specifically focusing on Slovakia, Bulgaria, Montenegro and North Macedonia as North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO) member states, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina and Georgia NATO aspirants.

Organization:

National Defence

Expected Results:

The expected results from Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) include fostering informed public debate on security and defense issues, and enhancing the Department of National Defence’s ability to anticipate and respond to emerging security challenges. These grants aim to support research, conferences, and publications that contribute to a deeper understanding of defense and security matters among stakeholders and the general public.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 6N5

Reference Number:

018-2024-2025-Q4-TEG24203

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)

Program Purpose:

Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) respond to defence policy challenges with the goal of informing current and future defence policy-thinking. TEGs provide non-recurring financial support to fund activities such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, and research and publications that are relevant to the Minister of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces and align with defence policy challenges.