Read More 3 minute read Opinion Russia North Caucasus republics could flourish on their own, Israeli political analyst says Even people who accept that the North Caucasus is a Russian colony often argue that the republics of… byPaul A. Goble
Read More 3 minute read International Opinion Profound contraction of ethnic Russians in former Soviet republics since 1989 The number of ethnic Russians in what were the non-Russian republics of the former Soviet Union has fallen… byPaul A. Goble
Read More 3 minute read Opinion Russia Long-haul drivers converged on Moscow from five regions last weekend Long-haul truck drivers from Daghestan, Ryazan, Saratov, Orenburg and St. Petersburg converged on Moscow over the weekend only… byPaul A. Goble
Read More 3 minute read Opinion Russia Russia’s truckers win biggest victory yet: Daghestan to press for repeal of Plato System Parliamentarians of the North Caucasus Republic of Daghestan, which has been the center of the long-haul truckers strike,… byPaul A. Goble
Read More 2 minute read Opinion Russia Russia’s long-haul trucker strike begins to claim political victims The long-haul truckers strike in Russia is beginning to have an impact on Russian politics. Those governors who… byPaul A. Goble
Read More 2 minute read Opinion Russia Striking Russian truckers, opposition parties to cooperate as some regional officials start talks As the long-haul truckers’ strike in Russia enters its second month, some of the striking truckers have reached… byPaul A. Goble
Read More 2 minute read Opinion Russia Russian long-haul drivers’ strike still strong on Day 30 Government-controlled media in Moscow continue to ignore the long-haul drivers’ strike on its 30th day, and regional outlets… byPaul A. Goble
Read More 2 minute read Opinion Russia Daghestan’s long-haul truckers detail their grievances in appeal to Putin While some drivers are going home briefly to plant their gardens and while officials are claiming that the… byPaul A. Goble
Read More 2 minute read International More ‘Islam is changing Russia rapidly and profoundly,’ Polish writer says Last week, Muslim morals police began patrolling the streets of Moscow to warn the faithful against violating the… byPaul A. Goble
Read More 2 minute read International More Another Caucasus war for Putin? Daghestan aligns with Chechnya against Russian law enforcement Vladimir Putin’s “Kadyrov problem” just got a lot larger, so large in fact that it may ultimately cost… byPaul A. Goble