The Prize: Why Taiwan and its Place in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain Matter to the United States
Press Release — Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David R. Stilwell Joins Jamestown Board
Tunisia’s Tense Political Situation and Consequences for Counterterrorism
Tajikistan-Afghanistan Tensions a Hurdle for Russia-Taliban Romance
The governments of Russia and Pakistan are uneasy over the continued tensions between Tajikistan and the Taliban-led Afghanistan, and they are urging both neighbors to exercise restraint. The exchange of fiery statements between Dushanbe and... MORE
Russia’s ‘Re-Exploration’ of Siberia and the Far East: Tools, Plans, Ambitions (Part Two)
*To read Part One, please click here. During the Sixth Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2021), hosted by the Far East Russian city of Vladivostok, on September 2–4 (see EDM, September 14), Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu put... MORE
Karabakh Conflict Continues Through Competing Construction Projects
Diplomats often speak of creating “facts on the ground,” that is, actions and faits accomplis of various kinds that determine future outcomes even before any negotiations occur. Sometimes these new “facts” are created by military... MORE
Belarusian-Russian Economic Dependency and Trade Wars: Is There a Contradiction?
Two stories involving Belarus that have been unfolding over the past few weeks appear to contradict each other on the surface. These are the growing economic dependency of Belarus on Russia on the one hand,... MORE
Russia’s ‘Re-Exploration’ of Siberia and the Far East: Tools, Plans, Ambitions (Part One)
In addition to other notable developments, the Sixth Eastern Economic Forum 2021 (EEF-2021), held on September 2–4, in Vladivostok (see EDM, September 14), unraveled an aspect that could have strategic long-term implications for Russia’s future... MORE
Putin’s Valdai Platitudes Obscure Worsening Domestic Situation
The annual meeting of the Valdai Club last week (October 18–21) was less pompous than usual, and many foreign guests attended virtually; but Russian President Vladimir Putin opted to make a personal appearance, so the... MORE
As “New Cold War” Fears Rise, China Touts Ties to Southeast Asia
China is sharply critical of the US-India-Japan-Australia quadrilateral security dialogue (the Quad), and the recently launched Australia-US-UK agreement (AUKUS), charging that these evolving security groupings are destabilizing Asia and the world. Per Beijing, “closed and... MORE
Russia and China: A Mutually Exaggerated Strategic Partnership?
Introduction Below the surface, not everything is smooth in China-Russia relations, but it can be difficult to see past the exaggerated plaudits generated by powerful propaganda machines on the unique closeness of the two strategic... MORE
The US-China Hong Kong Sanctions Face Off
Introduction Since the passage of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) on July 1, 2020, the US has sanctioned 42 individuals for their role in the imposition of the law. The People’s Republic of... MORE