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

... regionalization process (with the Near Eastern region and IS phenomenon in Iraq-Syria as its main focal points). ria.ru Infographics. Islamic State It is gradually becoming a transnational migration or settler project, with IS-controlled lands being positioned ... ... influence between figures and groups claiming loyalty to IS and those adhering to the old loose umbrella framework of “Imarat Kavkaz” and even saw internal tensions and splits even among those who declared loyalty to IS. In fact, in the short ...