Major Enemy Groups in Afghanistan
August 6, 2009 - Institute for the Study of War
A joint product of ISW and the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). The map indicates major enemy groups within the four ISAF Regional Commands in Afghanistan.
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Publications
Map: Major Enemy Groups in Afghanistan
August 1, 2009
A joint product of ISW and the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). The map indicates major enemy groups within the four ISAF Regional Commands in Afghanistan.
Kunar and Nuristan: Rethinking U.S. Counterinsurgency Operations
July 24, 2009 - Michael Moore
This paper documents Coalition and Afghan efforts to implement counterinsurgency in Kunar and Nuristan.
Kurdish Elections
July 23, 2009
This paper describes the structure of the KRG’s political bodies and offices, the major parties, and the mechanics of the July 25th election.
"In Afghanistan, U.S. needs a steady push"
July 12, 2009
ISW Communication Director Megan Ortagus writes an editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer about USMC Operation Dagger.
Book Review: "The Surge"
July 8, 2009 - Institute for the Study of War
Brendan Simms of the Wall Street Journal reviews ISW President Kimberly Kagan's latest book titled "The Surge".
Balancing Maliki
June 26, 2009 - Jeremy Domergue
Iraq’s political map has changed dramatically since the Provincial Elections with the emergence of new national coalitions.
"Flexibility Key to U.S. Withdrawal from Iraqi Cities"
June 23, 2009 - Kimberly Kagan
For the first time since the start of the war, American forces are withdrawing from Iraq’s cities, reducing their numbers and turning responsibility for security over to Iraqi forces.
"Iraq: Three Movements, but No Symphony" by LTG James Dubik (ret.)
June 1, 2009 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)
The term surge is a popular catchword these days, but it is unhelpful in understanding the realities and complexities of what has happened and is happening in Iraq.
Provincial Governments in Southern Iraq
May 29, 2009 - Tommy Meyerson
Following Iraq’s provincial council elections on January 31, 2009, the political parties that captured seats in the provinces of the mainly Shia south scrambled to form ruling alliances.