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

... 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 ... ... 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 ...