Group · Russia, Syria
Caucasus Emirate
The Caucasus Emirate was founded in 2007 by Doku Umarov, the former president of the self-declared Republic of Ichkeria in Chechnya.
- 9 MEF articles
- 1 MEF profile page
Profiled on MEF Sites
- Jihad Intel group profile Origins, leadership, ideology and attacks of the group.
OFAC Designation Status
| SDN Name | Entry | Program | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAUCASUS EMIRATE | 12756 | SDGT | Exact name match: Caucasus Emirate |
Source: OFAC SDN List. Check the entry number in OFAC Sanctions List Search.
Latest MEF Articles
| Date | Article |
|---|---|
| August 15, 2018 | MEF Sentry Radio: UNRWA, Islam in Russia, and Bias on Campus (Ep. 3) |
| October 17, 2016 | Stories of the Mujahideen: Women of the Islamic State |
| September 30, 2015 | Research on the Islamic State, Syria, and Iraq |
| August 5, 2015 | The Evolution in Islamic State Administration: The Documentary Evidence |
| March 16, 2015 | Obama Administration Missteps Crown Iran as Regional Hegemon |
| December 22, 2014 | Research on the Islamic State |
| January 2, 2014 | Benghazi - The Signs of Al Qaeda |
| December 13, 2013 | Muhajireen Battalions in Syria |
| July 3, 2013 | Branding Terror |
Spellings Matched
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- Caucasus Emirate
Cite: Middle East Forum, MEF Research by Name, “Caucasus Emirate,” accessed October 13, 2026, https://entities.meforum.org/e/caucasus-emirate/