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Matthew Rojansky
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In The Media
Examining Possible Chechen Links in Bombing Plot
It is important not to assume there is a link between the Tsarnaev brothers and the motivations behind Chechen separatist or Islamist groups.
Published on Apr 19, 2013
Source: TalkRadio RABC
Speaking on TalkRadio RABC, Carnegie’s Matthew Rojansky pointed out that it is important not to assume a link between the Tsarnaev brothers and Chechen motivations. He stated that “the other phenomenon to remember is that guys like these are not necessarily acting out in the Chechen interests. These may just be disgruntled folks who think that they are representing their homeland and doing something on behalf of their people. But at the end of the day, who are they killing? This is a soft target, it's a reminder of that attack on the Beslan School.”
About the Author
Matthew Rojansky
Former Deputy Director, Russia and Eurasia Program
Rojansky, formerly executive director of the Partnership for a Secure America, is an expert on U.S. and Russian national security and nuclear-weapon policies.
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Matthew Rojansky
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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