Obstacles to Peace in Chechnya: what scope for international involvement?
Russell, John
Russell, John
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Recognising the failure of both internal and external parties to achieve a peaceful resolution of the Russo - Chechen war, this article seeks to establish what scope remains for international involvement to end the violence in Chechnya. By applying theories from the disciplines of conflict resolution and counterinsurgency to the confrontation, distinctions are drawn between opportunities of peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding, as well as between legitimate 'need' and exploitative 'greed' at a time of 'violent' politics. Key findings include the scope for international assistance in addressing the root contradictions of the conflict and for curtailing the influence of the 'entrepreneurs of violence'.
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Russell, J. (2006). Obstacles to Peace in Chechnya: what scope for international involvement?. Europe-Asia Studies. Vol. 58, No. 6, pp. 941-964.
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