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"Kremlin Takes Insincere Steps to Decentralize State Corporations" by Vadim Shtepa Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Kremlin Takes Insincere Steps to Decentralize State Corporations
Executive Summary: In early August, the Kremlin began discussing a project to move approximately 170 large state corporations from Moscow to the regions where they extract profits, primarily from natu...
https://jamestown.org/program/kremlin-takes-insincere-steps-to-decentralize-state-corporations/
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"Extradition Treaty Signals Beijing’s Wider Designs in Hungary" by Joseph Bebel Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Extradition Treaty Signals Beijing’s Wider Designs in Hungary
Executive Summary: Beijing and Budapest have reportedly finalized the details of an extradition treaty that reflects Beijing’s growing involvement in Hungary’s internal security. The new treaty comes ...
https://jamestown.org/program/extradition-treaty-signals-beijings-wider-designs-in-hungary/
3 months ago
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"Moscow’s Mouthpieces Claim Russia Has Already Won Ahead of Alaska Summit" by Paul Goble Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Moscow’s Mouthpieces Claim Russia Has Already Won Ahead of Alaska Summit
Executive Summary: Moscow believes the upcoming Alaska summit will end Russian President Vladimir Putin’s international isolation, taking note of its location in Alaska, which Russia once owned. Rus...
https://jamestown.org/program/moscows-mouthpieces-claim-russia-has-already-won-ahead-of-alaska-summit/
4 months ago
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China Brief Volume 25 Issue 15 | OUT NOW! @ChinaBriefJT Read the full issue here:
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4 months ago
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"PLA Navy Shifts Training Focus from Near-Shore to Blue-Water Operations" -
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4 months ago
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4 months ago
My latest
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on Taiwan Bounty: PRC Cross-Agency Operations Target Taiwanese Military Personnel 📍PRC's latest
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(Psychological warfare + Lawfare + IOs) targeting Taiwan's ICEFCOM 📍Tactics/ Agendas/ Implications Key findings⚡️x 7
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"Taiwan Bounty: PRC Cross-Agency Operations Target Taiwanese Military Personnel" by Sze-Fung Lee Published in China Brief
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4 months ago
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"Terminal Authority: Assessing the CCP’s Emerging Crisis of Political Succession" by Peace Ajirotutu, Sunny Cheung, Arran Hope, Matthew Johnson, Peter Mattis, Shijie Wang, Cheryl Yu Published in China Brief
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4 months ago
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4 months ago
One of, if not the, most comprehensive analyses of the CCP's political succession in the context of its elite party politics. Via
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Terminal Authority: Assessing the CCP’s Emerging Crisis of Political Succession
Executive Summary: Xi Jinping continues to dominate the Chinese Party-state system, based on an assessment of evidence from spring and summer 2025. Despite high-level purges, unusual military reshuffl...
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"Moscow Opens Door to Widespread Digital Surveillance" by Hlib Parfonov Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Moscow Opens Door to Widespread Digital Surveillance
Executive Summary: New laws upping the penalties for Russians who access “extremist” content through unauthorized means reflect Moscow’s growing paranoia with an increasingly frustrated population. Ru...
https://jamestown.org/program/moscow-opens-door-to-widespread-digital-surveillance/
4 months ago
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"Romania Attempts to Modernize Naval Forces" by George Vișan Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Romania Attempts to Modernize Naval Forces
Executive Summary: Romania’s new government, sworn in on June 23, appears committed to modernizing the Romanian Naval Forces, but its naval forces remain severely underfunded and outdated. Bucharest h...
https://jamestown.org/program/romania-attempts-to-modernize-naval-forces/
4 months ago
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"Moscow Formally Recognizes Taliban Government in Afghanistan" by Syed Fazl-e-Haider Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Moscow Formally Recognizes Taliban Government in Afghanistan
Executive Summary Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Kabul. Moscow has rationalized the move as a pragmatic concession in the fight against drug traffickin...
https://jamestown.org/program/moscow-formally-recognizes-taliban-government-in-afghanistan/
5 months ago
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"Beijing Learning Lessons From Russian Response to Financial War" by Sunny Cheung Published in China Brief
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5 months ago
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"Russian Intelligence Recruits Refugees and Migrants in NATO Countries for Espionage" by Denis Mikhailov Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Russian Intelligence Recruits Refugees and Migrants in NATO Countries for Espionage
Executive Summary: Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, harsh sanctions, growing awareness among North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states of Russian intelligence tacti...
https://jamestown.org/program/russian-intelligence-recruits-refugees-and-migrants-in-nato-countries-for-espionage/
5 months ago
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"How to Negotiate with Moscow Based on Experience of a Ukrainian Diplomat" by Roman Bezsmertny Published in Jamestown Perspectives:
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How to Negotiate with Moscow Based on Experience of a Ukrainian Diplomat
We are publishing this piece because Roman Bezsmertny is a Ukrainian diplomat who participated in nearly 60 rounds of talks with Russian representatives during the Minsk peace process. His experience ...
https://jamestown.org/program/how-to-negotiate-with-moscow-based-on-experience-of-a-ukrainian-diplomat/#Ukrainian_ver
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"Ukraine Clears Up Airspace With Modernized Munitions" by Yuri Lapaiev Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Ukraine Clears Up Airspace With Modernized Munitions
Executive Summary: The Ukrainian Air Force is seeing increased success in eliminating Russian aircraft and missiles, thereby opening up more opportunities for offensive air and ground operations. Ukra...
https://jamestown.org/program/ukraine-clears-up-airspace-with-modernized-munitions/
5 months ago
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"Recent Developments Underscore Beijing’s Global Security Ambitions" by Eduardo Jaramillo Published in China Brief Notes
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5 months ago
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"Africa Corps Maintains Russia’s Presence in Africa After Wagner’s Departure From Mali" by Alex Horobets Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Africa Corps Maintains Russia’s Presence in Africa After Wagner’s Departure From Mali
Executive Summary: The Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) announced its departure from Mali on June 6. The PMC’s operations in Africa enabled Russia to establish a network of influence on the conti...
https://jamestown.org/program/africa-corps-maintains-russias-presence-in-africa-after-wagners-departure-from-mali/
5 months ago
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"PLA Military Aerospace Force: On the Frontier of Innovation and Competition" by John Costello Published in China Brief
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5 months ago
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"Georgian Authorities Establishing Dangerous Ties with Iran Against West" by Beka Chedia Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Georgian Authorities Establishing Dangerous Ties with Iran Against West
Executive Summary: Georgia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Khvtisiashvili expressed solidarity with Iran following the Israeli airstrikes, sparking outrage from the Israeli Embassy and raising dom...
https://jamestown.org/program/georgian-authorities-establishing-dangerous-ties-with-iran-against-west/
5 months ago
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"Inside Taiwan’s Opposition: How the KMT’s Future Could Shape Cross-Strait Stability" by Dennis Weng Published in China Brief
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5 months ago
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China Brief Volume 25 Issue 13 | OUT NOW
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5 months ago
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"PRC Promotes Iranian Coverage and Showcases Advanced Weapon Systems" by Shijie Wang Published in China Brief Notes
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5 months ago
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"Rising Islamist and Anti-Hindu Sentiment in Bangladesh in Wake of Pahalgam Attack" by Animesh Roul Published in Terrorism Monitor
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5 months ago
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"Malhama and Albanian Tactical Groups Train New Syrian Army and Special Forces" by Daniele Garofalo Published in Terrorism Monitor
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5 months ago
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"The Xi–Lee Reset Extends Beijing’s Regional Project—and Tests Seoul’s Commitments" by Matthew Johnson Published in China Brief Notes
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5 months ago
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"China Spares No Expense For Latin America and Caribbean Ties" by Matthew Fulco Published in China Brief
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5 months ago
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"Scandal Exposes Technocracy, Nepotism, and Control Among PRC Elite" by Shijie Wang
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5 months ago
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"Drills and Experts Suggest Beijing Favors Blockade on Longer Timeline" by Daniel Fu Published in China Brief
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5 months ago
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"Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Escalate to Unprecedented Level" by Vasif Huseynov Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Escalate to Unprecedented Level
Executive Summary: A Russian raid in Ekaterinburg targeting ethnic Azerbaijanis on June 27 resulted in deaths, injuries, and allegations of torture. This ignited a severe diplomatic crisis, with Baku ...
https://jamestown.org/program/russia-azerbaijan-tensions-escalate-to-unprecedented-level/
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"Taiwan’s ‘Great Recall’ a Historic Bid to Overturn the Opposition’s Legislative Majority" by Courtney Donovan Smith Published in China Brief
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5 months ago
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"Xi Jinping’s Central Position in Official Media Starts to Erode" by Will Lam
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5 months ago
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"Italy’s Approach to Georgia Stirs Controversy" by Dario Cristiani Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Italy’s Approach to Georgia Stirs Controversy
Executive Summary: Italy’s increased bilateral engagement with the Georgian Dream government sharply contrasts with broader EU skepticism toward Tbilisi’s democratic backsliding. Rome’s approach is sh...
https://jamestown.org/program/italys-approach-to-georgia-stirs-controversy/
5 months ago
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"Brief: ISWAP Raids in Northeastern Nigeria Upset Regional Status Quo" by Jacob Zenn Published in Terrorism Monitor
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5 months ago
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"Divergent Implications for Xi’s Power From New Party Regulations" by Peter Mattis,
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5 months ago
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"Russia’s FSB Increasingly Playing Ever More Roles Similar to Soviet Union’s KGB" by Paul Goble Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Russia’s FSB Increasingly Playing Ever More Roles Similar to Soviet Union’s KGB
Executive Summary: As Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved to reimpose totalitarianism on Russia, the Federal Security Service (FSB) increasingly mirrors its Soviet predecessors, including rebui...
https://jamestown.org/program/russias-fsb-increasingly-playing-ever-more-roles-similar-to-soviet-unions-kgb/
5 months ago
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"Brief: How Hamas’s Degradation Opened Space for Protests" by Ethan Kaufman Published in Terrorism Monitor
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5 months ago
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"Authorities Renew Reform and Opening Amid Economic Pressures" by
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Published in China Brief
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5 months ago
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"Putin Tossing Generals Exposes Fractures in Presidential Control Over Russian Military" by Leonid Sokolov Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Putin Tossing Generals Exposes Fractures in Presidential Control Over Russian Military
Executive Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s appointment of Colonel General Andrey Mordvichev as Commander in Chief of Russia’s Ground Forces highlights tensions in the Kremlin’s political-mi...
https://jamestown.org/program/putin-tossing-generals-exposes-fractures-in-presidential-control-over-russian-military/
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Terrorism Monitor Volume 23 Issue 2 Out Now!
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Terrorism Monitor Volume 23 Issue 2 Out Now!
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China Brief Volume 25 Issue 12
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"Special Report: Order of Battle of the Ukrainian Armed Forces" by Hlib Parfonov and Richard D. Hooker, Jr. Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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5 months ago
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"Putin’s War Against Ukraine Increasing Corruption in Russia" by Paul Goble Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Putin’s War Against Ukraine Increasing Corruption in Russia
Executive Summary: Corruption in Russia worsens the longer the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine continues because the war creates expanded opportunities for bribery and the state seizure and misallocatio...
https://jamestown.org/program/putins-war-against-ukraine-increasing-corruption-in-russia/
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Russia Future Watch – II. "Decolonization for Security: Ukraine’s Strategic Policy Toward Indigenous Peoples Colonized by Russia" by Yaroslav Yurchyshyn Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Russia Future Watch – II. Decolonization for Security: Ukraine’s Strategic Policy Toward Indigenous Peoples Colonized by Russia
Decolonization for Security: Ukraine’s Strategic Policy Toward Indigenous Peoples Colonized by Russia, by Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, Deputy Chair, Temporary Special Commission on the Development of State Po...
https://jamestown.org/program/russia-future-watch-ii-decolonization-for-security-ukraines-strategic-policy-toward-indigenous-peoples-colonized-by-russia/
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Hungary Courts the Turkic World" by Joseph Bebel Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Hungary Courts the Turkic World
Executive Summary: Hungary hosted an informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in May 2025, aiming to strengthen Budapest’s strategic positioning between the East and West, diversify ...
https://jamestown.org/program/hungary-courts-the-turkic-world/
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"Putin’s Preemptive Maneuvering Around NATO Summit is Cut Off" by Pavel K. Baev Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Putin’s Preemptive Maneuvering Around NATO Summit is Cut Off
Executive Summary: The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, held on June 18–21, was a showcase of artificial optimism for Russia’s economy, despite most of Russia’s economic sectors outside of...
https://jamestown.org/program/putins-pre-emptive-maneuvering-around-nato-summit-is-cut-off/
6 months ago
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"Russia Continues Conservative Pivot in Arctic (Part One)" by
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Russia Continues Conservative Pivot in Arctic (Part One)
Executive Summary: In response to what Moscow labels the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s militarization of the Arctic, Russia has significantly restructured its Arctic policies. Russia has expand...
https://jamestown.org/program/russia-continues-conservative-pivot-in-arctic-part-one/
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"Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Use Smartphone Videos for Protest at Home" by Paul Goble Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Use Smartphone Videos for Protest at Home
Executive Summary: Russian soldiers fighting against Ukraine are making and sending home video protests to their local governments about a wide variety of issues, boosting the profile of opposition ca...
https://jamestown.org/program/russian-soldiers-in-ukraine-use-smartphone-videos-for-protest-at-home/
6 months ago
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"Hungary Becomes Main Lobbyist for Georgian Dream Government in Europe" by Giorgi Menabde Published in Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Hungary Becomes Main Lobbyist for Georgian Dream Government in Europe
Executive Summary Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s recent visit to Hungary, by personal invitation of his Hungarian counterpart, Viktor Orbán, underlines growing cooperation between Tbilisi...
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