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Inside Europe - IS and Chechen separatists

Int: Professor John RussellJune 25, 2015

A Chechen umbrella group, the Caucases Emirate, has pledged allegiance to IS. Chechen separatists have fought a number of wars against the Russian authorities and the North Caucasus is the hub of violent Islamist extremism. Professor John Russell specializes in international terrorism and the North Caucasus. Helen Seeney asked him if this new alliance signified a new front on Russia's doorstep?

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