Islam itself isn't the problem. Just look at the Tatars. 5 million Muslims and their own republic, but I don't see them causing any problems. Chechnya's problems are rooted in poor education, unemployment/social chaos and just a bad history - this is a recipe for terrorism. These terrorist leaders just use religion as a tool to manipulate the ignorant people. They couldn't manipulate people who have a decent job, a good education, and therefore something to live for. Of course, it's easier said than done.