Available Experts – What to expect from the Trump-Putin Summit?
August 15, 2025
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Queen’s University political studies experts Jane Boulden, John McGarry, and Christian Leuprecht are available to speak to media about the high-stakes, historic meeting in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This is the first face-to-face meeting in six years between the two leaders. The summit is expected to focus on efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Jane Boulden can comment on the Ukraine conflict, prospects for a peace deal, and NATO related issues.
John McGarry is an internationally-recognized expert on ethnic conflict, nationalism, and conflict resolution, and can speak on the negotiations process.
Christian Leuprecht can comment on the significance of the summit, the power dynamics between the two leaders, Trump’s foreign policy, and Canada’s role in a possible ceasefire agreement.
Media interested in speaking with our experts can contact:
Andrew Carroll
Media Relations Officer
andrew.carroll@queensu.ca