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Russia’s Caucasus represents one of the country’s most complex internal fault lines, shaped by ethnic diversity, religious differences, economic pressures, political tensions and a long history of ...
News Russia » Northern Caucasus » History: The new great game in the Caucasus
For centuries, the Caucasus was one of the great frontiers of imperial rivalry, separating and connecting the competing spheres of the Ottoman, Russian and Persian empires. In the twentieth century, ...
News Russia » Northern Caucasus » History: Northern Caucasus: Moscow assurances on Chechens
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 14 June 2002 UNHCR has won assurances ...
News Russia » Northern Caucasus » History: Azerbaijan’s silent retreat from the Russian frontier: Implications and opportunities
Azerbaijan is increasingly stepping away from Russian influence as Russia’s military dominance in the Caucasus slips due to its involvement in the war in Ukraine. Baku has responded to these changing ...
News Russia » Northern Caucasus » History: Black Sea-Caspian region and the Eurasian chessboard
Washington should start viewing the Black Sea, the Caucasus, and the Caspian Sea as an integrated region. The war launched by Russia against Ukraine in February 2022 has evolved far beyond a regional ...