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The North Caucasus on the Brink
Author(s): Jeronim Perovic
Publisher(s): International Relations and Security Network (ISN), Zurich, Switzerland
Date of publication: 29 Aug 2006
Volume number: 1
Issue number: 8 Format: PDF
Pages: 32
URL: www.isn.ethz.ch/
Series: ISN Case Studies

Description: This case study presents an examination of past and current events in the North Causasus. The author reviews the historical antecedents of conflict in the region, giving special emphasis to Russian policy in Chechnya. He further discusses the interplay of regional dynamics, Russia's past and current policy toward Islam, as well as the trends that may pose risks to regional stability, including terrorism.General note: © 2006 International Relations and Security Network, Center for Security Studies (CSS), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)
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