Latest Eurasia Daily Monitor Articles
Russia Capitalizes on Development of Artificial Intelligence in Its Military Strategy
Executive Summary: Russia has significantly increased its investment in artificial intelligence (AI), allocating a substantial portion of its state budget toward AI-driven military research. This funding aims to enhance Russia’s technological edge in modern warfare, particularly in AI-enabled military applications. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine... MORE
New Armenia-U.S. Partnership On Pause
Executive Summary: The Charter of Strategic Partnership between Armenia and the United States, signed in January 2024 under the then-outgoing administration, aligns with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s strategy to reduce Armenia’s dependence on Russia, despite Moscow’s concerns and diplomatic engagements following the signing. The charter... MORE
Triumphalism in Moscow About Setback in Peace-Making for Ukraine Could be Short-Lived
Executive Summary: Russian propagandists are capitalizing on the aftermath of the talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 28, highlighting the diplomatic discord. The Kremlin cautiously monitored U.S.-Ukraine negotiations, concerned about economic implications and potential Western unity. While Russian... MORE
Eurasia Digest, Volume 1, Issue 2
Welcome to Eurasia Digest, a weekly publication of Jamestown's coverage of Eurasia. Every Friday, Jamestown will publish a compilation of articles written about Eurasia across all our publications. See full issue here. In this issue: MILITARY & SECURITY Moscow Changes War Rhetoric but Stays War... MORE
Sanctions Pressure on Russia is Crucial to Combat Russian War Capabilities
Executive Summary: On the third anniversary of the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Western countries imposed new sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, banking institutions, and defense industry, reinforcing efforts to weaken its war capabilities. Western sanctions aim to curb Russia’s financial and military strength, primarily... MORE
Russian IT Sector Effectively Serves the Kremlin Despite Sanctions
Executive Summary: Moscow continues to leverage modern technology in its hybrid warfare against the West and in carrying out cyber-attacks despite sanctions. The Kremlin employs cutting-edge technologies to create an illusionary reality within Russia to promote propaganda about its war against Ukraine and has access... MORE
Putin’s Courts Playing Central Role in Keeping Russians Under His Thumb
Executive Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the Russian courts part of his repressive machine, transforming them from being potentially the last line of defense of Russians’ constitutional rights into agencies to suppress those rights and keep Russians from protesting. Putin has done so... MORE
Armenia and Azerbaijan at Odds Over Peace Process
Editor's Note: This article reflects an Armenia analysis of the peace process with Azerbaijan. A similar article reflecting an Azerbaijan analysis of this issue is available here. Executive Summary: Amid the ongoing peace process, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan published an op-ed on Armenia’s perspective... MORE
Eurasian Economic Union Struggles to Further Expand in Eurasia
Executive Summary: The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) faces growing challenges in expanding its influence, as key neighboring states, including Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, resist full membership. Russia’s geopolitical ambitions through the EAEU are hindered by competing regional forces, particularly the People’s Republic of China’s growing investment... MORE
U.S. Firms to Invest in Ukraine’s Rare Earth Elements in Return For Continued Aid
Executive Summary: Ukraine and the United States reached a landmark deal on rare earth elements (REEs), with Ukraine allocating proceeds from the future monetization of its mineral resources to fund domestic projects. Washington has emphasized securing REEs and critical minerals from Ukraine in exchange for... MORE