1st Edition

Chechnya - Russia's 'War on Terror'

By John Russell Copyright 2007
268 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

272 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

272 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The Russo-Chechen conflict has been the bloodiest war in Europe since the Second World War. It continues to drag on, despite the fact that it hits the headlines only when there is some 'terrorist spectacular'. Providing a comprehensive overview of the war and the issues connected with it, the author examines the origins of the conflict historically and traces how both sides were dragged... Read more

Introduction

A Tragic History: Unresolved conflicts in the Russo-Chechen relationship

Demonisation in the Russo-Chechen confrontation

Yeltin's Restoration of Constitutional Order and Putin's Counter-terrorist Operation

Russia's 'Unjust War'

9/11, Chechnya and the War on Terror

Counter-terrorist strategies in Chechnya

International Dimensions

Conclusions

Bibliography

Biography

John Russell is a Senior Lecturer in Russian Studies and Peace Studies at the University of Bradford.