Russia Confronts Chechnya
Roots of a Separatist Conflict

A comprehensive study of the background to the Russian military invasion of Chechnya in 1994.

John B. Dunlop (Author)

9780521631846, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 28 September 1998

250 pages, 2 maps
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.54 kg

' … this excellent book provides valuable background to the ongoing tragedy in the Russian Caucasus.' Slavic Review

In this book John Dunlop provides an understanding of the background to the Russian invasion of Chechnya in December 1994, tracing events from 4,000 BC to the time of the invasion. The historic encounter between Chechens and Russians, first during pre-Petrine, and then with imperial Russia, is carefully examined. The genocide and oppression endured by the Chechens under the communists is discussed in detail. The convulsive 'Chechen Revolution' of 1991, which brought General Dzhokhar Dudaev to power, is described, as are internal developments within Chechnya during 1992–4. The author traces the negotiation process between the Russian Federation and secessionist Chechnya, elucidating the reasons for the breakdown of the quest for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

1. The Chechens encounter Russia
2. Soviet genocide
3. The eruption of the 'Chechen Revolution'
4. Dudaev in power, 1992–4
5. Russia confronts secessionist Chechnya, 1992–4.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]