North Caucasus — a Wall Against or a Bridge for IS?

... Reuters Alexander Krylov: Caliphate Reincarnation Some of these fighters, including several top commanders, are ethnic Chechens, but come from other parts of the Caucasus (i.e. Georgia). A significant proportion comprises émigré militants of North Caucasus origin who come from third countries, ranging from Turkey and the Middle East to Europe (including younger people who grew up and were radicalized in the diaspora). While many still come from various different parts of the North Caucasus (by various routes, but ultimately usually via Turkey — a connection facilitated ...