Marat Ilyasov

Marat Ilyasov is a professor at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert on the wars in Chechnya, where he witnessed firsthand the devastation of Russian military campaigns. His analysis highlights the historical context of Russia's approach to conflicts, particularly how the brutal tactics employed in Chechnya have been mirrored in its military actions in Ukraine. Ilyasov argues that any future peace agreement with Russia may be undermined by its historical pattern of violating agreements, underscoring the need for robust security guarantees to prevent further aggression.