Yorktown Institute

Washington D.C., United States

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
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2022
Age (years)
Yorktown Institute
 3
United States average
 42
Global average
 32
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
 88
% Female staff
2025
Yorktown Institute
 8%
United States average
 51%
Global average
 50%
% 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
 58

Social

Followers (2025)
Yorktown Institute
 281
United States average
 50,826
Global average
 19,918
Followers (2025)
Yorktown Institute
 531
United States average
 24,319
Global average
 15,938

Data notes

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