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Briefing Chechnya: How a remote Russian republic became linked with terrorism
The main suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing are two brothers from Chechnya, a Russian republic that has been the scene of cyclical revolts and brutal crackdowns for the past 200 years.
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Opinion 4 ways US and Iran can make nuclear talks work
The Moscow talks on Iran’s nuclear program ended in stalemate June 19, as both cynics and optimists anticipated. While low-level experts will meet in July, the next set of sanctions against Iran are scheduled to kick in within weeks, arguably restarting the whole negotiating process. The next time around, the parties should consider broadening their approach in these four ways.
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Biden in Moscow for talks but Libya may steal the show
Arab world turmoil could overshadow Vice President Biden's visit to Moscow. Medvedev is opposed establishing a no-fly zone in Libya.
03/09/2011 03:35 pm -
The Monitor's View Save America's foreign policy budget
A choice between a robust US diplomatic program and a healthy federal budget is a false one. As events in the Arab world show, now is not the time to whack the State Department's budget.
03/03/2011 04:38 pm -
In Russia, accusations of corruption taint even Olympics mascot selection
In weekend voting for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics mascot, Russians chose a wide-eyed, snowboard-toting leopard. But many claim the vote was rigged to ensure Prime Minister Putin's favored mascot would win.
03/01/2011 04:18 pm -
Guardian reporter expelled from Russia in cold war echo
Luke Harding, Moscow correspondent of Britain's Guardian newspaper, was told that 'Russia is closed to you.' Even in Soviet times, expulsions of international journalists was rare and usually connected with a diplomatic crisis.
02/08/2011 02:02 pm -
Terrorism & Security Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov claims responsibility for Moscow airport attack
In a video posted online late Monday, Doku Umarov says he ordered the Moscow airport attack and his forces will carry out more attacks if Russia does not grant the Caucasus independence.
02/08/2011 08:28 am -
Chechen terrorist issues stark video warning to Russians
Russia's most wanted terrorist, Chechen Doku Umarov, warned Muscovites of an upcoming wave of suicide assaults. His video comes just two weeks after a suicide attack at Domodedovo airport.
02/07/2011 01:30 pm -
Terrorism & Security Moscow attack on airport will complicate Medvedev's investment pitch at Davos
As the investigation into the Moscow attack at Domodedovo airport continues, President Dmitry Medvedev left for Davos to seek foreign investment – now a tougher pitch.
01/26/2011 01:33 pm -
The Monitor's View Moscow airport bombing: A signal for Russia to change
If it turns out that the Moscow airport bombing was caused by terrorists from the north Caucasus, the Kremlin will need to do more than talk tough and blame airport security.
01/25/2011 03:17 pm -
After Moscow attack, Russians question Putin's war on terror
Russians are asking whether the repeated ability of jihadists from the turbulent northern Caucasus to strike at will in Moscow means that the country is losing its own war on terror.
01/25/2011 11:59 am -
Opinion Moscow airport bomb: a moment of truth for Russia and Medvedev
Even as Russia mourns the dozens killed and hundreds wounded in yesterday's apparent suicide attack at Domodedovo International Airport, Moscow must take stock of its failed policy in the north Caucasus region. Coming after a series of suicide attacks from Chechen terrorists, this latest bombing shows that Russia is in the throes of a low-intensity civil war.
01/25/2011 10:27 am -
Terrorism & Security Moscow terrorist attack blamed on airport security lapses
The terror attack at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport happened because of inadequate security measures, said Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
01/25/2011 08:46 am -
Global News Blog Moscow explosion at Domodedovo airport: The search begins for who's responsible
Moscow explosion: Experts say the explosion, which killed at least 35, will likely be traced to Russia's volatile north Caucasus region, where political murders, bombings, and kidnappings occur almost daily.
01/24/2011 12:36 pm -
Russia's Putin warns of police crackdowns on agitators in annual telethon
Russian Prime Minister Putin gave his annual talk to the nation Thursday, and warned against extremism like that only display in weekend riots. Some say recent police action is out of proportion to the threat.
12/16/2010 02:00 pm -
Medvedev vows crackdown on racist soccer fans after Moscow rampage
Thousands of ultranationalist soccer fans rallied near the Kremlin on Saturday, prompting a wave of violence against ethnic minorities in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
12/13/2010 12:27 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the day 12/09
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Global Viewpoint WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, and the dark side of Internet freedom
Evgeny Morozov discusses the implications of WikiLeaks on open vs. closed societies, the paradox of attacking state power, and the future of Internet privacy.
12/07/2010 10:24 am -
Terrorism & Security Belgium charges nine terror suspects after raids across Europe
The terror suspects are accused of recruiting jihadists and plotting a possible attack on Belgium. The arrests are not believed connected to ongoing terrorism worries in Germany.
11/24/2010 08:41 am -
US and Kazakhstan complete secret transfer of Soviet nuclear materials
In the largest nuclear transfer operation ever mounted, US and Kazakh officials moved 11 tons of highly enriched uranium and 3 tons of plutonium some 1,890 miles by rail and road across the Central Asian country.
11/17/2010 09:17 am -
Chechen parliament attack a threat to Kremlin strongman
A major militant attack on the Chechen parliament is raising doubts about Kremlin-backed Ramzan Kadyrov's boasts that he's pacified Chechnya.
10/19/2010 01:40 pm -
Terrorism & Security Magnitude of deadly Chechen parliament attack rattles Russia
Islamist militants reportedly yelled 'Allah Akbar' ('God is Greatest') as they attacked the Chechen parliament today, killing at least four people before they themselves were killed.
10/19/2010 09:43 am -
Terrorism & Security Fifth NATO tanker attacked in six days since Pakistan sealed border post
Nobody has claimed responsibility for Tuesday's bomb attack on a NATO tanker waiting at the Torkham border post, which Pakistan sealed six days ago.
10/05/2010 09:22 am -
Why Russia wants 'Enemy No. 1' Akhmed Zakayev back
Russia considers Chechen separatist Akhmed Zakayev, picked up in Warsaw today under an international arrest warrant, as 'Enemy No. 1.'
09/17/2010 03:58 pm -
Suicide bomber kills 17 in Russia's North Ossetia
A suicide bomber killed 17 people at a market in Russia's North Ossetia on Thursday, the latest evidence of a resurgent Islamist insurgency in the area.
09/09/2010 04:08 pm -
Terrorism & Security Dagestan suicide bombing targets Russian military
A Dagestan suicide bombing that struck a Russian military base Sunday underscored the difficulties Moscow faces in stamping out violence in the restive republic.
09/05/2010 10:30 am -
Why Germany closed mosque where 9/11 plotters met
German authorities say the mosque, which is where the 9/11 plotters met and reportedly was host to Muslims from many nations, was still a 'central attraction' for militants. European officials are concerned about the growing transnational nature of Islamist groups.
08/09/2010 07:09 pm
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