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Author: Léo-Paul Jacob
Léo-Paul Jacob is a Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada(NAOC), currently in his third year of B.A(Hons) in Political Science at Concordia University. Prior to working at NAOC, he wrote for the ‘Political Bouillon’, an inter-university journal based in Montréal. His research interests include the Nordic and Baltic regions, along with European and Russian foreign politics. He is most interested by the existing relationships between Sweden, Finland, NATO and Russia. Those interests led him to study Swedish and Russian. After completing his B.A, Léo-Paul plans to pursue his Graduate studies in International Security or International Affairs in Europe. You can contact him via email- jacob.leopaul@gmail.com.
Accroissement des tensions en Ukraine suite à la reprise des hostilités
Que se passe-t-il actuellement en Ukraine, suite à la reprise des combats entre les forces Ukrainiennes et les séparatistes ? Léo-Paul donne un bref résumé de la situation.
Replacing Canada’s CF-18s: the Case for the Swedish SAAB Gripen E/F
Is the SAAB Gripen E/F the right jet fighter to replace Canada’s ageing CF-18s? Léo-Paul explores
Exploring the Russia – NATO Military Escalation in Eastern Europe
Following the recent deployment of US troops in Poland, Léo-Paul provides an overview of the military escalation currently going on between NATO and Russia
How can the Estonian Defence League Ensure Estonia’s Security?
Léo-Paul Jacob discusses the various aspects of Estonia’s military defence, and how the country’s defence league reinforces its security.
Dissuading Sweden from Joining NATO
Does Russia pose a direct military threat to Sweden? Léo-Paul explores
The NORDEFCO and the Future of Defence Organizations
Will the NORDEFCO serve as a template for defence organizations of the future? Léo-Paul explores
The Baltic Sea, a Future Area of Tension?
Who controls the Baltic Sea? Léo-Paul Jacob provides an overview of the naval forces present in the region and of Russia’s A2/AD strategy in Kaliningrad
Protecting Lithuania from Hybrid Warfare
In addition to reinforcing Lithuania’s conventional defence, what are other effective ways of facing hybrid warfare threats? Léo-Paul Jacob explores