Rising Instability in the North Caucasus

The focus of this discussion will be issues of corruption and the rise of anti-Western sentiment in the North Caucasus.  Particular attention will be devoted to how these two forces contribute to social discontent and foster extremism throughout the entire region.

Speakers include:

Mikhail Alexseev
Professor of Political Science, San Diego State University

Pavel K. Baev
Research Professor, International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO)

Commentary by:

Sergey Markedonov
Visiting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program (CSIS)

Moderated by:

Andrew Kuchins
Director and Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program (CSIS)

Co-sponsored by PONARS Eurasia, Elliot School of International Affairs, The George Washington University