Chechnya’s Significance to Russia’s Internal and Foreign Policy
Chechnya’s Significance to Russia’s Internal and Foreign Policy

Author(s): Jakub Benedyczak
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Chechnya; Russian Federation; North Caucasus region; Chechen-Russian relations; Vladimir Putin;
Summary/Abstract: The actions of the head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, towards the neighbouring republics of the Russian Federation have increased tensions in the North Caucasus region. The Russian authorities tolerate Kadyrov’s policy because of the significance of Chechnya to Russian politics in the Middle East and the fight against terrorism. Kadyrov remains loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is the most important guarantor of the Chechen leader’s position. However, in the long run, once Putin leaves office, the Chechen Republic may attempt to gain independence.

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