Jamestown Foundation

The Jamestown Foundation is a think tank located in Washington, D.C., that focuses on conservative defense policies. Established in 1984 originally to assist Soviet defectors, its current mission is to educate and inform policymakers about significant events and trends that are strategically important to the United States. The organization publishes materials that primarily cover topics related to China, Russia, Eurasia, and global terrorism.

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Russia Marks 80 Years Since the End of the Great Patriotic War

1 week ago | jamestown.org | Richard Arnold

Executive Summary:Russia will celebrate Victory Day on May 9, marking 80 years since the end of World War II, a moral and existential victory that the Kremlin wields to legitimize its present-day war against Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “Great Patriotic War” narrative excludes Ukraine, which made huge sacrifices to the Soviet victory in terms of soldiers, the civilian population, and materials, while framing the war against Ukraine as one against neo-Nazis.
Kremlin Propaganda Uses Alexander Ovechkin's Hockey Record to Promote Russian Nationalism

2 weeks ago | jamestown.org | Richard Arnold

Executive Summary:The Kremlin is using Russian ice hockey player Alexander Ovechkin’s record as the all-time National Hockey League–North America’s professional ice hockey league—scorer to promote nationalism, claiming the achievement for Russia. Russian President Putin has long used sports to symbolize Russian values and project personal strength, hosting international athletic competitions, promoting participation in sports, and playing in exhibition matches himself.
DeepSeek: A Tool Tuned for Social Governance

2 weeks ago | jamestown.org | Alex Colville

Executive Summary: The government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) does not just envision its “AI+ initiative” as bolstering the national economy but aiding its plans for modernizing its social stability system. DeepSeek has been designed, thanks to regulations, in a way that makes it a perfect tool to support the “public opinion guidance” system that aligns the public with state policy through propaganda.
Russia Increasing Military Presence in Africa by Reviving Desert Airbase in the Libyan Sahara

4 weeks ago | jamestown.org | Andrew McGregor

Executive Summary: Russia’s rehabilitation of an abandoned airbase in the Libyan desert offers an opportunity to create a reliable line of supply to Russian forces operating in West Africa. A Russian military presence close to the borders of Egypt, Sudan, and Chad could make Moscow a player in regional politics and security activities. Moscow continues to navigate a complex system of regional rivalries and alliances, which leaves it open to counter-moves by interested parties in the West.
Russia's Cossack Movement Holds Second “Great Circle” in Two Years

4 weeks ago | jamestown.org | Richard Arnold

Executive Summary:Russia’s state-registered Cossack movement held its “Great Cossack Circle” meeting on February 25, highlighting Moscow’s growing investment in using the Cossacks as a state-managed substitute for authentic civil society. The “Great Cossack Circle” meeting emphasized Cossack military identity and pro-war sentiment, comparing Russia’s war against Ukraine to World War II. Out of 140,000 registered Cossacks, 50,000 have fought in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
What Motivated Islamic State’s Mosque Attack in Muscat?

1 month ago | jamestown.org | Andrew McGregor

Executive Summary:Islamic State (IS) militants conducted a well-planned strike in Oman on a Shi’ite mosque on July 15, 2024. While early reports focused on the attack’s potential goal of inciting sectarian violence, it is more likely to have been meant as a warning to Muscat to cease diplomatic activities involving regional governments, Shi’ite groups, and/or the West. Oman’s peace with regard to jihadism is deep-rooted in local Ibadi Muslim traditions.
Pakistan Bans Iran-Backed Zainebiyoun Brigade Amid Regional Turmoil

1 month ago | jamestown.org | Osama Ahmad

Executive Summary:Pakistan banned the Iran-backed Zainebiyoun Brigade on April 11, 2024, designating them as a terrorist group. The move is believed to be an effort to crack down on Iranian recruitment of disaffected Pakistani Shia, who are being used to fight in Iran’s proxy wars across the Middle East. Individuals believed to be affiliated with the Zainebiyoun Brigade have also attempted to carry out attacks on major Pakistani figures in the past, though this has been on a fairly small scale.
Russia Increasing Military Buildup Ahead of Negotiations

2 months ago | jamestown.org | Richard Arnold

Executive Summary:Russia is ramping up its military efforts—despite discussions of a ceasefire—with speculation about a second wave of mobilization. New Cossack battalions and expanded funding suggest a growing paramilitary force, indirectly increasing Russia’s mobilization potential. Several recent developments indicate that Moscow is preparing for a prolonged conflict.
Credibility of Russia’s Red Sea Naval Facility Agreement with Sudan

2 months ago | jamestown.org | Andrew McGregor

Executive Summary:Moscow is pursuing the construction of a naval port on Sudan’s Red Sea coast, reflected in the finalization of an agreement between Russia and Sudan in February. The deal appears to be part of Kremlin efforts to create new strategic assets in Africa following the loss of air and naval bases in Syria.
Grappling With Reality From the Baltic to the Bering

2 months ago | jamestown.org | Anna Davis

The first quarter of this century has proven that relations within Eurasia as a region and its relations with the rest of the world are unpredictable and volatile. The factors dividing this region often appear far more salient than any similarities. The work of the Eurasia team at The Jamestown Foundation is dedicated to understanding the challenges and divergences of the actors and people throughout this area in their own words and on their own terms. Such work is essential now more than ever.