Imarat Kavkaz’s Supporter Arrested in Ingushetia: Is the Caucasus Emirate Still a Threat in the North Caucasus?

The recent arrest of a 23-year-old individual in Ingushetia, implicated in supporting online Imarat Kavkaz, underscores the persistent threat posed by this terrorist organisation in the North Caucasus region. While empirical evidence suggests a strong diminished operational capacity on the ground, the organisation’s propaganda remains a potent force capable of influencing local sentiments.

December 4, 2023 Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474, Caucasus, Monitoring & Analysis, Russia, Terrorism

Qatar Prime Minister’s Visit to Russia to Discuss the Situation in Palestine: Why Matters?

The upcoming visit to Russia of Qatar Prime Minister accentuates Doha’s role among the Arab and Muslim countries to promote the end of the conflict in the Gaza Strip and Moscow’s desire to become more involved in the Middle Eastern dynamics. Since the Russian Federation has a significant presence of Muslim people in the country and the Kremlin has adopted a foreign policy aimed at strengthening relations and economic cooperation with the Arab-Muslim world, the cooperation with Qatar and other Gulf monarchies might represent an opportunity for Moscow’s strategy in the region.

November 20, 2023 Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598, Middle East, Monitoring & Analysis, Russia

Countering Drug Trafficking and Improving Security: Russia and Tajikistan Intensified Their Cooperation

The Russian ambassador in Dushanbe recently underscored a notable upswing in collaborative efforts between Russia and Tajikistan, specifically in the realms of security and countering drug trafficking, confirming Moscow's strategy to strengthen its influence in the Central Asian republic.

November 14, 2023 Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598, Central Asia, Russia

The Makhachkala Airport Protest, the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, and Russia: Risk Assessment

The Makhachkala Airport protest in the Republic of Dagestan accentuated the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Muslim umma (community) in the Russian Federation and the Kremlin’s necessity to manage potential tensions coming from the coexistence of different religious groups inside the country.

October 31, 2023 Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474, Caucasus, Monitoring & Analysis, Russia

How Dagestan-Uzbekistan Economic Cooperation Might Support Russia’s Presence in Central Asia

The opening of trading houses between Dagestan and Uzbekistan confirmed Makhachkala’s role in promoting its business in Central Asia and, therefore, supporting the Russian presence in this strategic market. Since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict, the North Caucasus has played a significant role in promoting the Kremlin’s economic and political presence in Russia’s blizhnee zarubezhe.

October 27, 2023 Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474, Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia

Putin-Rahmon’s Meeting: Russia Confirmed Its Hold on Tajikistan

Emomali Rahmon’s meeting with Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the enduring strategic alliance between Moscow and Dushanbe, underscoring Russia’s deliberate emphasis on fortifying collaborative efforts with Tajikistan, particularly in matters pertaining to defence and security, along with education and societal domains.

October 16, 2023 Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598, Central Asia, Monitoring & Analysis, Russia

Nagorno-Karabakh Crisis and Russia’s Strategy in the Region

The recent capitulation of Nagorno-Karabakh in the face of Azerbaijan’s military offensive has brought to light Russia’s recalibrated strategic approach in the region. This shift focuses on forging a robust alliance with both Baku and Ankara, a move designed to bolster the INSTC and leverage Turkish land as a potential hub for its new energy approach.

September 21, 2023 Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474, Caucasus, Monitoring & Analysis, Russia

Geopolitics of the Dagestan National Centre and the Dagestan Battalion ‘Imam Shamil’

The establishment of the Dagestan National Centre in Russia and the Dagestan Volunteer Battalion ‘Imam Shamil’ in Ukraine underscores the reverberations of the Ukraine conflict in the North Caucasus. This development highlights a substantial threat emanating from various movements and organisations, advocating for the destabilisation and fragmentation of the Russian Federation.

September 19, 2023 Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474, Monitoring & Analysis, Russia, Ukraine, Volunteer Battalions/Foreign Figthers in Ukraine

Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, with Putin, President of Russia

Geopolitics of Russia’s Language Schools in Kyrgyzstan

Russia’s concerted efforts in Kyrgyzstan, focused on supporting local educational and humanitarian initiatives, represent a significant augmentation of its soft power and cultural influence in the region. The cornerstone of this strategy lies in the establishment of Russian language schools in Kyrgyzstan, a project actively backed by Moscow.

September 18, 2023 Monitoring & Analysis, Central Asia, Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598, Russia

Abkhazia and Stavropol Territory's Coat of Arms

Stavropol Companies’ Business Mission to Abkhazia: Implications and Opportunities

The recent business mission conducted by Stavropol-based companies to Abkhazia signified a noteworthy advancement with extensive ramifications for both Sukhum and Pyatigorsk. This exchange also highlights Pyatigors' approach to promote foreign business ventures for the Russian Federation.

September 14, 2023 Monitoring & Analysis, Caucasus, Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474, Russia

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