Nr. 153: North Caucasus

Autor(en): Tomáš Baranec, Uwe Halbach, Manarsha Isaeva
Herausgeber: Stephen Aris, Matthias Neumann, Robert Orttung, Jeronim Perovic, Heiko Pleines, Hans-Henning Schröder, Aglaya Snetkov
Serie: Russian Analytical Digest (RAD)
Ausgabe: 153
Verlag(e): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich; Research Centre for East European Studies, University of Bremen; Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, George Washington University
Publikationsjahr: 2014

This edition is focussed on recent developments in the North Caucasus. Firstly, Uwe Halbach outlines how in spite of being considered both politically and analytically as separate regions, there are many dynamics that transcend the division between the North and South Caucasus, as well as several cleavages that divide this whole space. Secondly, Manarsha Isaeva examines the links between religious identity and the on-going insurgency in Dagestan, explaining why Salafis continue to feel aggrieved and struggle against established religious leaders who are backed by the Russian state. Thirdly, Tomáš Baranec analyses how Cossacks registered for state service are starting to play an increasingly significant role in both Russian domestic and foreign policies, including in the North Caucasus and Ukraine respectively, and assesses the implications of this development.

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