The Afghan-soviet conflict is often cited as a turning point in modern warfare, a sign of things to come. Yet, many aspects of the conflict remain misunderstood. Although religion is often a trademark of the discussions surrounding this war, few have delved into the intricacies of the topic. Vassily Klimentov set out to remedy this, through his research on the Russian perception of islam during the afghan-soviet war. Follow his process from inception to publication, on this episode of ABD stories.
And find more information on the subject here:
'Bringing the war home: the strategic logic of 'North Caucasian terrorism' in Russia', Small Wars & Insurgencies, 2020.
'The Allure of Jihad: the de-territorialization of the war in the North Caucasus', Caucasus Survey, 2020. (with Grazvydas Jasutis).
'A Common Cause: Russia, the United States, and the Fate of "American" Afghanistan', Stanford US-Russia Forum Research Journal, 2019. (with Thomas Schueman).
Interview and production: Michelle Olguin