The Caucasus Region encompasses Russia’s oblasts south of the Volga River and north of the Caucasus Mountains, from Chechnya through Dagestan and Ingushetia to Dagestan and Ingushetia. Here you can find an insurgency by radical Islamist groups which has spread throughout this area of Russia. By sheer luck, this region has managed to avoid the … Continue Reading
The Caucasus region is an essential geopolitical space. It links Europe to Asia while connecting NATO to Russia’s sphere of influence. Its diverse natural landscape has produced both an active history and contemporary relevance. The Caucasus should no longer be seen solely as a battleground between Russia and the West; it has increasingly become interlinked … Continue Reading
Over time, our understanding of the Caucasus region has increased. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Enlightenment science provided maps with greater geographic accuracy. The Caucasus region is vast and varied, much like America, but also distinct enough that you cannot easily compare them. History The Caucasus region, renowned for its breathtaking river gorges, delicious … Continue Reading