From democracy to disorder? Comparing governing strategies in the North Caucasus

15 August 2006

Alexey Gunya, 2006 - CPS featured article

From democracy to disorder? Comparing governing strategies in the North Caucasus

Alexey Gunya
Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachai-Cherkessia, two subjects of the Russian Federation in the Northern Caucasus region, are characterized by parallel territorial-administrative local government structures. Nevertheless, they demonstrate dramatically different central-local power relationships, which impact on both development and conflict within their respective territories. Comparisons of the two regions can provide clues about how methods of governance within the Russian Federation can foster long-term stability and conflict resolution.