2 QUOTES WITH «THE CAUCASUS»
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the Caucasus.
We must remember, too, that the Russian population of the Caucasus are to a large extent Muslims, and the areas such as Georgia which have aspirations of their own.
A history of perceived humiliation, after all, lurks behind many acts of terror. And competing narratives of victimhood and insults sustain conflicts in the Balkans, the Caucasus, the Middle East and many other regions.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE CAUCASUS»
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the Caucasus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
the Caucasus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Caucasus: An Introduction
In this fascinating book, noted journalist Thomas de Waal--author of the highly acclaimed Black Garden--makes the case that while the Caucasus is often treated as a sub-plot in the history of Russia, or as a mere gateway to Asia, the five ...
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The Ghost of Freedom : A History of
the Caucasus: A History ...
The book sheds valuable light on the origins of modern disputes, including the ongoing war in Chechnya, conflicts in Georgia and Azerbaijan, and debates over oil from the Caspian Sea and its impact on world markets.
Department of Government and School of Foreign Service Georgetown University Charles King Ion Ratiu Chair of Romanian Studies, 2008
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Bourdieu's Secret Admirer in
the Caucasus: A World-System ...
Drawing on the work of Charles Tilly, Immanuel Wallerstein, and, of course, Bourdieu, Derluguian's explanation of the recent ethnic wars and terrorist acts in Russia succeeds in illuminating the role of human agency in shaping history.
Georgi M. Derluguian, 2005
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Chosen People from
the Caucasus: Jewish Origins, Delusions, ...
Since its initial publication in 1978, The Iceman Inheritance has been supported by the work of noted anthropologists and psychologists (including Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, Dr. Eric Trinkhaus, Dr. T. Dale Stewart and others).
Michael Anderson Bradley, 1992
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Energy and Conflict in Central Asia and
the Caucasus
Examining the interplay between Caspian security and energy development, this comprehensive book offers important new findings about the relationship between competition for energy resources; political and economic development in Azerbaijan ...
Robert E. Ebel, Rajan Menon, 2000
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Conflict and Security in Central Asia and
the Caucasus
This is the only book since the fall of the Soviet Union to analyze the security of the newly emerged independent states in the strategically vital region of Central Asia and the Caucasus.
7
Exploring
the Caucasus in
the 21st Century: Essays on ...
Brings together investigations of both the north and south Caucasus to explain aspects of the history, linguistic complexity, current politics, and self-representations of the peoples who live between Russia and the Middle East.
Françoise Companjen, László Károly Marácz, Lia Versteegh, 2010
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Nart Sagas from
the Caucasus: Myths and Legends from
the ...
Notes after each tale reveal these parallels; an appendix offers extensive linguistic commentary. With this book, no longer will the analysis of ancient Eurasian myth be possible without a close look at the Nart sagas.
9
Mountain Jews: Customs and Daily Life in
the Caucasus
A remarkable and richly illustrated look at the unique and enduring heritage of the 80,000 Israeli Jews who trace their roots to the Caucasus Mountains.
10
State Building and Conflict Resolution in
the Caucasus
This book gives an in-depth analysis of the backgrounds of the conflicts, including activities by IGO's and NGOs, and the developments in international law with regard to state building practice.
Charlotte Mathilde Louise Hille, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE CAUCASUS»
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the Caucasus is used in the context of the following news items.
Ancient 2400-year-old gold bongs discovered in Russia
Ornately embellished with depictions of humans and animals, archaeologists found the golden vessels in a vast grave mound in the Caucasus Mountains of ... «The Independent, May 15»
UPDATE 1-Caucasus, Central Asian economies to slow on Russia …
In Azerbaijan, the largest economy in the Caucasus, GDP growth will slow to 0.6 percent this year from 2.8 percent in 2014. The IMF sees growth slowing in the ... «Reuters, May 15»
Caucasus Emirate Leader Killed In Daghestan
The Caucasus Emirate saw many fighters defect to the Islamic State group under the leadership of Aliaskhab Kebekov, aka Amir Ali Abu-Muhammad. «RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Apr 15»
David and Goliath in the Caucasus
Israeli scholar Yair Auron (left) meets with Artsakh's President Bako Sahakian in Stepanakert. Feb. 21, 2015. (Photo: official publication). «Asbarez Armenian News, Apr 15»
ISIS to Putin: 'We Will Liberate Chechnya and the Caucasus'
“Vladimir Putin, these are the Russian planes you sent to Bashar. Allah willing, we will take them back to your own turf and liberate Chechnya and the Caucasus. «National Review Online, Sep 14»
What a Georgian Shame
Democracy is in retreat the world over, so it's easy to overlook the latest backslider from the Caucasus. But spare a moment for Georgia and hope the U.S. ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 14»
The Caucasus Emirate: From Anti-Colonialist Roots to Salafi-Jihad
Islamist militants in the North Caucasus previously struggled to free themselves from Moscow's yoke, but that narrow focus no longer applies. According to Derek ... «ISN, Apr 14»
Russia bombings: Who is Doku Umarov and what is the Caucasus …
Russian officials are still investigating a pair of suicide bombings that killed at least 31 people in the city of Volgograd, but there has yet to be any claim of ... «Globalnews.ca, Dec 13»
Moscow erupts in riots after killing blamed on man from Caucasus
MOSCOW -- The stabbing death of an ethnic Russian man has ignited anger in Moscow against people from the Caucasus, with demonstrators breaking into a ... «CTV News, Oct 13»
A Brief Political History of the Caucasus Mountains and their Future
Chechnya and Dagestan are located in the Caucasus Mountains. This mountain range exists in a wide isthmus that is sandwiched between the Black Sea to the ... «Patheos, Apr 13»
