What Is Known about the Caucasus Emirate
Lesson Brief
New Times - Ukraine
Once again there has been an attack in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya. Since the break-up of the Soviet Union, Russia has fought two wars in Chechnya, both times leaving behind a region in ruins. However, despite the sustained and strong-handed presence of the security services in Chechnya, the region remains a hot-bed for insurgency.