The Chechen issue, central to the internal balance of Russia

If behind the attacks that are upsetting Russia there is , as it seems, the Chechen problem , there are a number of reasons that may explain this evolution of the thrust terrorist . The question came about as a desire to Chechen separatism with the disintegration of the Soviet Union , which caused two very violent conflicts in the periods 1994-96 and 1999-2000 Russia's answer was to not make concessions to the insurgents , and respond with a repressive policy , which has only exasperated the minds and helped create a class of highly motivated and well-trained guerrillas militarily. These fighters , which can be defined as real military experts have converged ideologically more extreme Islam , which has been able to fill the political vacuum and spiritual in the population, created by years of unspeakable violence , becoming a jihadist movement very powerful and influential in the landscape Islamic terrorism . Their willingness to apply the Sharia , including through the creation of a caucasian emirate , has greatly increased their influence in the radical groups , with which there is a continuous exchange is on the practical side than on ideology. But this desire to elevate Islamic fundamentalism to the political system stems from the many frustrations caused by the strict policy of Moscow, which has been able to address the problems give yourself the lack of integration , from the big corruption , the deep inequalities in the area and by the chronic inefficiency of institutional only with violent repression that have consistently violated the law and have thus prevented the establishment of a dialogue that would lead to shared solutions capable, at least to limit the armed reaction . The derived result is a state of almost permanent conflict , which could cause about 700 fatalities per year for reasons related to terrorism. In this state of affairs also contributed to the failed promises of the former Russian administration , headed by Medvedev, to give a representative democratically elected by popular vote , through the direct election of leaders , to the territories of Ingushetia and Dagestan , creating further disillusionment and discontent , especially among younger age groups , those most susceptible to the lure of the armed struggle . The financing of terrorism passes through the local extortion , kidnappings and murders through . On the other hand the Russian military use , systematic torture and military commanders of the troops of the Ministry of the Interior have wide freedom of action , which is often used for the total suspension of constitutional guarantees . In this climate, population, often oppressed in two parts at the same time , he lives so exhausted the situation and given the poverty , almost endemic to the many years of war , both actual and latent , supports the rebels. The main consequences are , however, the violation of human rights , as demonstrated repeatedly by humanitarian organizations. In this context, the fight continues the opportunity to raise the attention of worldwide media , which has often overlooked this conflict , represented by the Olympic Games seems too big an opportunity for Islamic terrorism , even to gain additional prestige against Arab organizations , which already look favorably on the Chechen struggle . Raise the level of conflict may also serve to strengthen financially getting aid from rich donors, that thanks to the large oil may grant aid to fundamentalist groups. This could mean a big problem for the Kremlin , but also a chance to set in a different relationship with these territories , opening up new solutions in favor of peaceful coexistence , obtainable only by giving shares of sovereignty in favor of greater autonomy. A huge effort for the centralist vision of Moscow, very favorable so far to give more space to national entities that do not share fully the policy of Putin, marked by a desire for new leading role for Russia.