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March 12, 2007
Daily Analysis
Chechnya is rebuilding after years of war, but a new local strongman with Kremlin backing has exacerbated ongoing human rights concerns.
See more in Human Rights
July 19, 2006
Daily Analysis
The G8 Summit this month came on the heels of an important development in Russia—the death of Chechen terrorist leader Shamil Basayev. Although the separatists have been weakened, experts say the resistance will persist.
See more in Russian Fed., Terrorism
July 18, 2006
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Backgrounder
Chechen separatist Shamil Basayev is one of several rebel leaders to die violently in recent years. His death leaves the future of the movement in doubt.
See more in Terrorist Leaders
July 11, 2006
Andrei Babitsky interviewed by Elisabeth Smick
Interview
Andrei Babitsky of RFE/RL, one of the few journalists to have met and interviewed Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev, says his death may weaken the Chechen separatist movement, but will not kill it.
See more in Terrorist Leaders
November 22, 2005
Fiona Hill interviewed by Bernard Gwertzman, Consulting Editor
Interview
See more in Russian Fed., Elections
September 1, 2005
Aslan Doukaev interviewed by Lionel Beehner
Interview
See more in Russian Fed., Terrorism
October 5, 2001
| Author: | Stephen Sestanovich, George F. Kennan Senior Fellow for Russian and Eurasian Studies |
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Op-Ed
The New York Times
See more in Central Asia, Georgia, Terrorism, Congress
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