ASSESSMENTS

Chechnya: The Separatist Struggle's Shifting Dynamics

Jan 10, 2005 | 22:19 GMT

Summary

Recent reports that Chechen rebels are attacking civilians in rebel strongholds suggest that popular support for commander Shamil Basayev in the breakaway region has fallen off. Although this does not portend an end to the conflict, it does foreshadow likely operational difficulties for Basayev — which will affect rebel activities.

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