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
The spike in green-on-blue attacks in Afghanistan is a development that has the potential to endanger ISAF's mission to train and prepare Afghan security forces. It is important to establish the scope of the green-on-blue threat as well as the context in which the attacks occur.
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
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.