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

North Caucasus Today Between Ethnic Minorities, Indigenous People and Economic Development: An Interview with Mussa Ekzekov

In July 2023 SpecialEurasia delved into the key aspect by visiting Cherkessk in the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia within the North Caucasus Federal District. The occasion was the Forum of Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Federation, where our team could discuss with Mussa Khabalevich Ekzekov valuable insights into the dynamics of the North Caucasus focusing on ethnic minorities, indigenous people, and local socioeconomic developments.

November 10, 2023 Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474, Caucasus, Monitoring & Analysis

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

North Caucasian criticism over Ukraine's support to Israel

North Caucasian Volunteer Fighters In Ukraine Criticised Kyiv’s Support To Israel

The presence of North Caucasian volunteer fighters within the international legion in Ukraine presents a complex dynamic with implications for the broader regional and geopolitical landscape. Notably, their vocal expressions of solidarity with Palestine and criticism of Kyiv’s support for Israel underscore a nuanced discord within the Ukrainian conflict theatre

October 12, 2023 Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474, Caucasus, Monitoring & Analysis, Ukraine, Volunteer Battalions/Foreign Figthers in Ukraine

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

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

North Caucasus’Role in the Competition Between Russia and Ukraine Over the Islamic World

In the ongoing contest between Russia and Ukraine for endorsement from the Islamic world, the North Caucasus emerges as a critical asset in the Kremlin’s strategic arsenal. It serves as a linchpin for Moscow’s domestic political efforts in managing a diverse, multireligious, and multiethnic society, while also underpinning Russia’s foreign policy activities directed towards the Arab-Muslim world.

September 8, 2023 Monitoring & Analysis, Caucasus, Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474, Russia, Ukraine

Forum Indigenous Peoples Russia in Karachay-Cherkessia

SpecialEurasia Team Visits Karachay-Cherkessia for the Forum of Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Federation

Given the significance of the North Caucasus region in the intricate Eurasian geopolitical landscape and the potential role of indigenous communities within Russian society, SpecialEurasia decided to visit the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia to attend the Forum of Indigenous Peoples of the Russian Federation.

July 21, 2023 SpecialEurasia News, Caucasus, Russia

Bridging Nations: Promoting Cooperation between North Caucasus and Iraq through Education and Research

The recent visit of the North Caucasian Federal University (NCFU) delegation to Iraq marked a significant step towards fostering cooperation between the Russian North Caucasus and the Middle Eastern country.

June 20, 2023 Caucasus, Kavkaz Files ISSN 2975-0474, Middle East, Monitoring & Analysis

Tag: North Caucasus