Weekly Iraq Update #49
Dec 13, 2012 - Sam Wyer, Sam WyerJordanian Terror Plot Reveals AQI Regional Network
Jordanian Terror Plot Reveals AQI Regional Network
December 06, 2012- December 12, 2012
Recent rebel victories in the Syrian capital region, such as the closure of the Damascus International airport, have led to speculation that the Assad regime may be close to collapse
ISW Senior Fellow Lieutenant General James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.) discusses recent developments in Syria, including possible regime use of chemical weapons.
The success of transitioning security responsibility to the Afghans is contingent upon their willingness and ability to receive the handoff.
The success of transitioning security responsibility to the Afghans is contingent upon their willingness and ability to receive the handoff.
On November 30, 2012, the Institute for the Study of War welcomed Major General (Promotable) James Huggins and Lieutenant Colonel (Promotable) J.B. Vowell to The Army and Navy Club to discuss the effects of the surge in Afghanistan and the challenges that remain.
This backgrounder examines the PYD within the context of regional Kurdish politics in order to forecast their likely course as the Syrian civil war unfolds.