15 March 2021 | Jamestown Foundation
Russian Federation
Article on the role of special security services (siloviki) in the state crackdown on government critics
Special Services Aggravate Bad Governance in Russia; Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 42 (Special or Analytical Report, English)
15 March 2021 | Jamestown Foundation
Ukraine
Article on security-related developments in East Ukraine and on Ukrainian armed forces (attacks by separatist forces against Ukrainian army positions; 21 Ukrainian soldiers killed since start of 2021; developments within Ukrainian armed forces)
While Zelenskyy Promises Peace, Ukraine’s Army Faces Serious Challenges; Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 42 (Special or Analytical Report, English)
11 March 2021 | Jamestown Foundation
Ukraine
Article on political and security-related developments regarding East Ukraine (increasing number of ceasefire violations in February 2021; 3 pro-Russian TV channels banned by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy; sanctions against pro-Russian opposition leader; other topics)
Russia Escalates Its Proxy War in Eastern Ukraine; Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 41 (Special or Analytical Report, English)
11 March 2021 | Jamestown Foundation
Armenia
Article on the stand-off between the government of prime minister Nikol Pashinian and the armed forces' leadership
Prime Minister Pashinian Stages Own Coup Against Armenia’s Military; Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 41 (Special or Analytical Report, English)
9 March 2021 | Jamestown Foundation
Belarus
Article on the ongoing political crisis (prosecutions connected to opposition protests; government plans for presidential and parliamentary elections following constitutional referendum to be held in 2022; situation concerning opposition protests; societal attitudes)
Revolution, Counter-Revolution and Social Cohesion in Belarus; Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 39 (Special or Analytical Report, English)
8 March 2021 | Jamestown Foundation
Russian Federation
Article on protests in Khabarovsk region and contributing factors (arrest of governor Sergei Furgal; socio-economic situation; likeliness of similar protests in other regions)
Poverty and Passivity: Are New Protests Expected in the Russian Regions?; Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 38 (Special or Analytical Report, English)
8 March 2021 | Jamestown Foundation
Georgia
Article on political developments (leaked audio recording containing calls for crackdown on youths criticising the government in social media; dispute between ruling alliance Georgian Dream and opposition party United National Movement (UNM); Russian influence)
Can Russia Capitalize on the Current Political Unrest in Georgia?; Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 38 (Special or Analytical Report, English)
4 March 2021 | Jamestown Foundation
Russian Federation
Article on territorial dispute between Chechnya and Dagestan
Anniversary of Stalinist Deportations Shines Renewed Spotlight on Unresolved Chechen-Dagestani Territorial Dispute; Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 37 (Special or Analytical Report, English)
1 March 2021 | Jamestown Foundation
Georgia
Article on the ongoing political crisis (talks with EU representatives; anti-government protests initiated by opposition party United National Movement (UNM); arrest of UNM head Nikanor Melia; other topics)
Protests in Georgia Increase Former President Mikheil Saakashvili’s Influence; Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 34 (Special or Analytical Report, English)
26 February 2021 | Jamestown Foundation
Armenia
Second part of article on political developments concerning demands of the military leadership and political opposition for prime minister Nikol Pashinian and his government to resign
Armenia’s Military Leadership, Civilian Opposition Move to Oust Pashinian’s Government (Part Two) (Special or Analytical Report, English)