The Journal of Slavic Military Studies
The Olympic Challenge: Russia's Strategy for the Establishment of Security in the North Caucasus before 2014
W. Alejandro Sánchez Nieto
Volume 24, Issue 4, 2011
pages 582-604
http://bit.ly/sQKytc
Abstract
This article discusses the ongoing security situation in the Russian North Caucasus, with a particular focus on the upcoming Winter 2014 Olympics in the resort of Sochi. The aim is to discuss groups that could be a source of potential problems, including non-violent groups like the Circassians, which have an issue with the Olympics taking place in their ancestral homeland, and violent rebel organizations like the one led by Doku Umarov. Finally, we will discuss what initiatives Moscow is expected to carry out over the next three years, as well as providing some policy suggestions.
The link above will take you to the Taylor & Francis where you can register/purchase the article. Please contact me if you would like a .pdf version if you're an academic/researcher etc. wilder.a.sanchez at gmail.com
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