Former Soviet Republics: Tensions and Conflicts (Chechnya, Dagestan, Tajikistan)

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key points from the notes on post-Soviet tensions, including Chechnya, Dagestan, Tajikistan, Moscow's role, human rights concerns, strategic interests, and economic notes.

Two Soviet republics with violent secessionist movements were Chechnya and .

Dagestan

Tajikistan experienced a during the post-Soviet period.

civil war

Moscow's military involvement in Chechnya.

heavy-handed

Actions and bombings in Chechnya drew international attention to rights violations.

human rights

The Chechens' for independence persisted despite international pressure.

desire for independence

The notes mention strategic interests in Asia.

Central

Economically, the region is described as due to its resources.

rich

Post-Soviet republics experienced wars and , including conflicts in Chechnya, Dagestan, and Tajikistan.

insurgencies

The Tajikistan conflict is noted with a reference to the year .

2001