Dagestan: A New Flashpoint in Russia's North Caucasus

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Testimony

Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Dagestan: A New Flashpoint in Russia's North Caucasus

Grave violence plagues the North Caucasus, which should be a key humanitarian concern for Europe. But the economic crisis will largely determine how much will be done to help the region.

By Alexey Malashenko

Published on Jun 17, 2009

Source: Hearing of the Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission)

As grave violence continues to plague the North Caucasus, this Russian flashpoint should be a key humanitarian concern for Europe. Testifying before the Helsinki Commission, Alexey Malashenko explained that although the rise of separatism in the region is slim, its problems should not be ignored. The economic crisis will only make the situation worse: "[We may have] some riots in Dagestan and Chechnya because of lack of money, because of unemployment, standard of living, and so on.”

About the Author

Alexey Malashenko

Former Scholar in Residence, Religion, Society, and Security Program

Malashenko is a former chair of the Carnegie Moscow Center’s Religion, Society, and Security Program.

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