Yorktown Institute is a DC-based think tank focusing on US grand strategy and great power competition, with a strong emphasis on Eurasia, the defense industrial base, alliances, and maritime power. It was founded in 2022, and through Expert Commentary, Influence & Coalitions, In-Depth Research, and Next-Generation Leadership, it aims to foster a deeper understanding of critical issues that impact and influence decision-makers and experts in the field.

Contact details

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Eurasia, Indo-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, Asia, Oceans
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2022
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Seth Cropsey
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Seth Cropsey
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2025
Yorktown Institute
25
United States average
47
Global average
87
% Female staff
2025
Yorktown Institute
8%
United States average
51%
Global average
50%
Age (years)
Yorktown Institute
4
United States average
43
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Yorktown Institute
8%
United States average
49%
Global average
47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Yorktown Institute
75
United States average
61
Global average
57

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Yorktown Institute
281
United States average
50,705
Global average
19,785
Followers (2025)
Yorktown Institute
531
United States average
24,271
Global average
15,795

Data notes

Last updated: 11/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
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