A blow to peace in the Caucasus
August 30, 2011 Anna Nemtsova, special to Russia Beyond the Headlines
The murder of a moderate Sunni Muslim and university rector in Dagestan casts doubt on Kremlin efforts to assist the troubled region
Terrorists take aim at Moscow's tourism strategy for the North Caucasus
February 21, 2011 Business New Europe
Events like the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2018 World Cup are supposed to provide an impetus to improve infrastructure and the economy in Russia's troubled North Caucasus, but terrorism remains a major concern
North Caucasus envoy faces tough challenges
February 17, 2011 Anna Nemtsova, special to Russia Beyond the Headlines
As the representative of the federal government in one of Russia's most troubled regions, Alexander Khloponin has to find ways to promote peace and prosperity among a skeptical population
Marked as a terrorist
February 16, 2011 Anna Nemtsova, special to Russia Beyond the Headlines
Those labeled "black widows" after last spring's metro bombing find it difficult to go on with their lives, especially as terrorist attacks continue.
Terrorists strike Vladikavkaz
September 9, 2010 RIA Novosti
At least 16 people are killed in the latest bombing in Russia's North Caucasus
In Dagestan, it's different this time
September 8, 2010 Sergei Markedonov, Special to Russia Now
The latest violence in Dagestan highlights the bigger problems facing Russia's largest North Caucasus republic.
Kremlin in the Caucasus: pushing for a moderate Islam (+multimedia)
August 25, 2010 Anna Nemtsova, special to Russia Now
Education: Kremlin funds select Islamic schools in attempt to stem growth of radicalism
Making the reset work
June 28, 2010 Sergei Markedonov, Special to Russia Now
The decision by the United States to declare Doku Umarov a terrorist is a good step forward in finding common ground with Russia
Return of the black widows
April 29, 2010 Galina Masterova, special to RN
Terrorism: Metro suicide bombers recall Moscow’s days of violence
Bomb attacks may slow Medvedev’s reforms
April 6, 2010 Anna Arutunyan, The Moscow News
Tough anti-terror measures could hit the anti-corruption campaign, law enforcement experts warn.
Finding the sources of terror
April 2, 2010 Sergei Markedonov, Special to Russia Now
In assessing the terrorist threat to Russia, Islamic separatists cannot be lumped in with ethnic nationalists.






























