Information on "Conflict" and "Political Regions"
April 2013
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16 Apr 2013
Stavropol — Frontline between Russia and the North Caucasus
Of Russia's seven North Caucasus territories, Stavropol is the only one where ethnic Russians make up the majority of the population. According to Andrew Foxall, that's a problem begging for a solution, at least in the eyes of North Caucasian ultranationalists. More on «Stavropol — Frontline between Russia and the North Caucasus»
December 2012
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19 Dec 2012
Caspian Tensions Reveal Turkmenistan’s Rising Confidence
According to Joseph Hammond, the recent discovery of oil reserves in disputed portions of the Caspian Sea has heightened regional tensions. He highlights the collision of interests between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, and further charts the latter's growing influence in regional and global energy politics. More on «Caspian Tensions Reveal Turkmenistan’s Rising Confidence»
