Why Ukraine Matters to Canada
Examining what the war in Ukraine means for Canada's military, defence policy, NATO commitments, Arctic security, economy and future national security.
COMING SOON
Latitude Institute for Security Analysis
Understanding Conflict.
Analyzing Security.
Independent Canadian analysis of war, defence, geopolitics and national security.
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CANADA
LISA
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CONFLICT ANALYSIS
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DEFENCE & SECURITY
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GEOPOLITICS
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OSINT
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CANADIAN NATIONAL SECURITY
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STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
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CONFLICT ANALYSIS
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DEFENCE & SECURITY
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GEOPOLITICS
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OSINT
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CANADIAN NATIONAL SECURITY
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STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
01 / Mission
LISA exists to make
complex security issues
understandable, accessible and useful.
We examine modern conflict, military strategy, defence policy, emerging technologies, intelligence and geopolitical developments through an independent Canadian lens.
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Independent
Analysis developed independently from governments, political parties and institutional interests.
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Evidence-Based
Claims are grounded in observable evidence, credible sources and transparent methodology.
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Canadian Perspective
Global security developments are examined through the interests and responsibilities of Canada.
02 / Research
Areas of analysis.
LISA examines the security environment across multiple interconnected domains.
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Conflict & Warfare
Military operations, force development, battlefield adaptation, strategy and the evolution of modern warfare.
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Defence & Military Affairs
Canadian defence policy, military capabilities, procurement, readiness and force structure.
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Geopolitics
Strategic competition, alliances, international power dynamics and geopolitical risk.
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National Security
Threats and challenges affecting Canada's security, sovereignty and strategic interests.
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Emerging Technology
Drones, electronic warfare, artificial intelligence, precision weapons and technological change on the battlefield.
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Intelligence & OSINT
Open-source intelligence, geolocation, satellite imagery, data analysis and information verification.
Conflict Monitor / Ukraine
Territorial control.
A snapshot of territorial control in Ukraine, with changes tracked against the previous reporting period.
UKRAINIAN CONTROL
Controlled
75,345 km²
Snapshot as of Sept. 8, 2026
73,079 km²
Net territory captured by Russia since February 24, 2022
≈45,951 km²
Net territory recovered from Russia's peak territorial footprint
+36 km²
Russian net territorial gain, Aug. 11–Sept. 8, 2026
TERRITORIAL CONTROL FIGURES ARE BASED ON OPEN-SOURCE GEOSPATIAL ASSESSMENTS. CONTROLLED TERRITORY / 01 SEPTEMBER 2026. SNAPSHOT / 08 SEPTEMBER 2026. NET RUSSIAN GAIN / 11 AUGUST–08 SEPTEMBER 2026.
03 / Featured Projects
Research beyond the headlines.
Selected projects examining the strategic, technological and geopolitical dimensions of modern security.
Ukraine Conflict Intelligence
Open-source analysis of battlefield developments, territorial control, military capabilities and strategic adaptation.
Canada's Defence Future
Research examining Canadian military readiness, procurement, industrial capacity and the changing character of warfare.
RELEASING 09/10/2026
Voices from Ukraine
Firsthand perspectives from Ukrainians and members of the Ukrainian diaspora documenting the human and strategic dimensions of the war.
04 / Methodology
Analysis built on evidence.
LISA applies an open-source research methodology designed to distinguish verified information, analytical assessment and uncertainty.
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Collection
Gathering information from publicly available and credible sources.
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Verification
Cross-referencing information and evaluating the reliability of available evidence.
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Analysis
Identifying patterns, relationships, capabilities, constraints and strategic implications.
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Assessment
Presenting findings with clear distinctions between established facts, analysis and uncertainty.
LISA ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK
Open-source research methodology
STANDARD
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Evidence
What is known, observed or independently documented?
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Context
What circumstances, historical factors or strategic conditions shape the issue?
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Assessment
What conclusions can reasonably be drawn from the available evidence?
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Uncertainty
What remains unknown, contested or subject to change?
05 / Researchers
The people behind the analysis.
LISA's research is conducted by a small team of researchers focused on understanding conflict, security and geopolitical developments through open-source evidence and independent analysis.
Austin Burgess
Chief Researcher · Ukraine
Austin Burgess is the Founder and Chief Analyst of the Latitude Institute for Security Analysis (LISA). After studying at Medicine Hat College, he gained professional experience in the private investigations field, specializing in research, analysis, and information gathering.
Austin founded LISA following his work as a researcher focused on the Russo-Ukrainian War. After achieving his Understanding Modern Warfare certificate from King's College London, he gained experience examining psychological warfare, disinformation, financial dimensions of the conflict, and front-line logistics. This deepened his interest in the intersection of conflict, intelligence, and national security, ultimately shaping the foundation of LISA.
His research focuses primarily on the Russo-Ukrainian War, with particular interests in military strategy, intelligence, information warfare, front-line logistics, and the broader geopolitical implications of the conflict.
PRIMARY FOCUS:
MILITARY STRATEGY · INTELLIGENCE · INFORMATION WARFARE ·
FRONT-LINE LOGISTICS · GEOPOLITICS
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Corina Solé
Chief Researcher · Middle East
Corina is LISA's primary researcher covering conflicts and security developments across the Middle East. She holds a Certificate in Peace Studies from the University of Saskatchewan and applies an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the causes, evolution, and future trajectories of modern conflicts.
Her primary area of focus is U.S. intervention and strategic involvement in Iran, while her broader research encompasses a range of lesser-known conflicts and security issues that have significant implications for North American, and especially Canadian interests.
Through her research, Corina seeks not only to understand the historical forces that shape conflict, but also to identify emerging trends and assess how they may influence the future of global security.
PRIMARY FOCUS:
MIDDLE EAST · IRAN · CONFLICT ANALYSIS ·
U.S. STRATEGIC INVOLVEMENT · CANADIAN SECURITY
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