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All this goes to show that the great battle for the Caucasus is not over and that it is only
beginning. Under the circumstances, it is necessary for Russia to develop a new set of na-
tionalities policy ideas for the Caucasus takingACCOUNT of the geopolitical situation in
the region. We can propose the following ideas:
1. To formulate Russia's fundamental principles of security in the North Caucasus.
2. To develop an international legal system to ensure the observance of Russia's interests
and rights in the region.
3. To develop an effective regional policy of Russia to even out the economic, social and
educational status of the peoples of the North Caucasus.
4. To preclude manifestations of separatism and suppress all attempts at terrorism in the
North Caucasus.
In order to be effective under the new geopolitical conditions, Russia's policy in its south
should be rooted in clearly understood and clearly defined Russia's interests, to pursue
clearly defined goals and offer a realistic strategy of attaining them.