Centering the North Caucasus in Russian Affairs

The North Caucasus is an ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse region in southwestern Russia that tends to be viewed through the lens of its often strained relationship with Moscow. This discussion featured three scholars who study the North Caucasus. They spoke about the complex economic, societal, and demographic changes that are taking place in the region, as well as the region’s direct and indirect role in Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.