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ISIS-K: A Reboot of Jihadist Terrorism?

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https://doi.org/10.56221/spt.v3i2.58

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Jihadist Terrorism in the Russian Federation, Conflict in Chechnya, Deportation of Peoples from the Caucasus, Islamic Integralism, Global Fundamentalism

Abstract

Shocking images recorded on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Crocus City Hall concert palace near Moscow revealed the presence of jihadist terrorism in Russia, evoking the Chechen wars of the late 20th century and the Kremlin’s continued preoccupation with the region. Chechnya’s history has been shaped by the struggle against religious fundamentalism, with Dudayev and Basayev being prominent protagonists. Despite the efforts of Putin and Kadyrov, fundamentalism has spread both internally and externally, giving rise to the emergence of groups such as the Islamic State of Greater Khorasan, known by its acronym ISIS-K, and generating uncertainty in the post-Soviet space due to persistent conflicts. The evolution of Islamic extremism from Al Qaeda to DAESH and ISIS-K highlights the complexity of these global threats. 

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  • Mariano López de Miguel, ,

    Historian and PhD in History from the University of Murcia. Specialist in conflicts in Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Balkans and former Yugoslavia), Caucasus (Chechnya, Abkhazia and Georgia) and Middle East (mainly everything encompassed within the Arab-Israeli conflict). Contributor to several publications and blogs. Currently, he teaches Geography and History at the Consejería de Educación de Madrid.

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2024-05-01

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): April to June

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