The Afghan Taliban's position in a post-NATO Afghanistan could influence their Pakistani counterparts' insurgency.
Russia is trying to protect its interests in Europe by expanding its energy infrastructure.
Recent incidents illustrate the diversity of discontent and security risks in the fractured country.
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Neither country can profit from oil production without the other.
Hugo Chavez's successor will have limited options but many difficult decisions to make.
Dagestan's physical terrain makes it an attractive area for militants, including transnational jihadists.
The opposition's ability to disrupt coal and natural gas sectors has given it newfound leverage.
