The Kremlin Wars Revisited, Part 3: The Power Struggle Reaches Russia's Muslim Regions

The power struggle between the Kremlin's two dominant political clans has reached Russia's Muslim regions. Each clan is trying to outmaneuver the other to increase its influence in the Muslim areas in the North Caucasus and in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan. However, the power struggle could lead to Islamist militancy or at least stronger anti-Kremlin sentiments in these crucial regions. Editor's Note: This piece is part of STRATFOR's ongoing coverage of the latest developments in the power struggle within the Kremlin.