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[Settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict: Ambitions and Realities](/program/settlement-of-the-russian-ukrainian-conflict-ambitions-and-realities/)

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[Triumphalism in Moscow About Setback in Peace-Making for Ukraine Could be Short-Lived](/program/triumphalism-in-moscow-about-setback-in-peace-making-for-ukraine-could-be-short-lived/)

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[PRC Dominance Over Global Port Infrastructure](/program/prc-dominance-over-global-port-infrastructure/)

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[Multiple Multipoles: Distinguishing Definitions Between Beijing and the West](/program/multiple-multipoles-distinguishing-definitions-between-beijing-and-the-west/)

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[Europe Could Be Supporting Russia’s War via ‘Seven Sons’ Partnerships](/program/europe-could-be-supporting-russias-war-via-seven-sons-partnerships/)

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[Reconciliation Over Anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s Death Will be Short-Lived](/program/reconciliation-over-anniversary-of-alexei-navalnys-death-will-be-short-lived/)

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[Iran’s Red Sea Strategy Amid the RSF–SAF Fratricidal War in Sudan](/program/irans-red-sea-strategy-amid-the-rsf-saf-fratricidal-war-in-sudan/)

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[Settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict: Ambitions and Realities](/program/settlement-of-the-russian-ukrainian-conflict-ambitions-and-realities/)

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[Triumphalism in Moscow About Setback in Peace-Making for Ukraine Could be Short-Lived](/program/triumphalism-in-moscow-about-setback-in-peace-making-for-ukraine-could-be-short-lived/)

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March 13, 2025

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Executive Summary: The Kremlin announced its decision in December 2024 to deploy the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBM) to Belarus. Minsk, however, does not have complete information about the deployment parameters. One missile regiment of... [MORE](https://jamestown.org/program/russia-plans-to-turn-belarus-into-launching-pad-for-intermediate-range-ballistic-missiles/)

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March 13, 2025

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Executive Summary: Iran and Russia signed a new comprehensive strategic agreement on January 17, serving as a comprehensive framework to build closer ties and cooperate in what the two states refer to as a just... [MORE](https://jamestown.org/program/iran-and-russia-pursue-multipolar-world-order/)

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March 13, 2025

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Executive Summary: The Kremlin’s decision to restrict and, in some cases, ban abortions by region rather than country-wide is leading to abortion tourism, in which women travel from one region where it is difficult to... [MORE](https://jamestown.org/program/abortion-tourism-on-the-rise-in-russia-as-regions-adopt-different-policies/)

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March 13, 2025

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Russia’s domestic situation continues to deteriorate as it suffers the consequences of its war against Ukraine. Despite the Kremlin’s efforts to project an image of strength, Russia is no longer the superpower it once was.... [MORE](https://jamestown.org/program/strategic-snapshot-consequences-of-russias-war-at-home/)

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March 12, 2025

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Executive Summary: Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan reached a historic agreement on border delimitation on February 21, marking the end of decades-long disputes and military conflicts. The agreement also covers transport and water resource division, reinforcing regional... [MORE](https://jamestown.org/program/kyrgyzstan-and-tajikistan-reach-historic-border-delimitation-agreement/)

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March 12, 2025

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Executive Summary: The Russian Foreign Intelligence (SVR) has been accusing the European Union of conducting influence campaigns in Georgia through funding anti-government protests. EU officials denied these claims, calling them a disinformation campaign aimed at... [MORE](https://jamestown.org/program/russian-intelligence-strategizes-to-keep-georgian-dream-in-power/)

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March 11, 2025

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Executive Summary: The People’s Liberation Army Navy conducted two live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea in February without providing customary notification to Australia or New Zealand and causing at least 49 civilian aircraft to divert... [MORE](https://jamestown.org/program/the-plans-tasman-sea-drill-a-military-response-to-aukus/)

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March 11, 2025

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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... [MORE](https://jamestown.org/program/russia-increasing-military-buildup-ahead-of-negotiations/)

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March 11, 2025

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Executive Summary:  The Kremlin faces a serious shortage of police officers amid rising, increasingly violent crimes that are predicted to only worsen with the return of veterans of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Many Russians... [MORE](https://jamestown.org/program/putins-police-state-increasingly-a-state-without-enough-police/)

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This year commemorates two important milestones: the 80th anniversary of... [MORE](/event/join-us-on-november-15-ahiska-meskhetian-turks-the-enduring-struggle-of-a-people-in-exile/)

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Jamestown Senior Fellow Olevs Nikers was interviewed by Euronews for the article “NATO may turn to using a fleet of sea drones to protect vulnerable... [MORE](/media-appearance/select-jamestown-senior-fellow-olevs-nikers-interviewed-for-euronews/)

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Militant Leadership Monitor’s June issue begins with briefs on two Syrian militants. Khalid Hayani leads Itihad Liwa’ Shuhada’ Badr against ISIS while Harakat Hazm through Abd Allah ‘Awda may be among the first groups to receive direct military assistance from the United States. Following these is an article by Animesh Roul on Mast... [MORE](/product/militant-leadership-monitor-june-2014-issue/)