Publications

Iraq After the U.S. Withdrawal

February 7, 2012 - Tricia Miller

ISW cordially invites you to an on-the-record panel discussion on the evolving political crisis in Iraq and its implications for Iraqi stability and U.S. national interests.

Analyzing Syria

February 7, 2012 - Joseph Holliday

Why are Russia and China backing Syria? Intelligence expert Joseph Holliday answers pressing questions on the situation there.

ISW in Brief: Downward Spiral in Iraq

February 6, 2012 - Institute for the Study of War

More than 400 people have died in Iraq since the U.S. withdrawal in mid-December. Coupled with the political struggles that broke out days after U.S. troops departed, Iraq’s worsening instability leaves little hope for developments that could augur an end to the crisis.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 7

February 3, 2012 - Maggie Rackl

An update on the unfolding political crisis in Iraq covering the period from January 28-February 3, 2012.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 7

February 3, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini

An update on the unfolding political crisis in Iraq covering the period from January 28-February 3, 2012.

Opinion: Courting Disaster in Afghanistan

February 2, 2012 - Maggie Rackl

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced a new timeline for American combat operations in Afghanistan—or did he?

Opinion: Courting Disaster in Afghanistan

February 2, 2012 - Kimberly Kagan

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced a new timeline for American combat operations in Afghanistan — or did he?

Fact Sheet: Ali Mussa Daqduq

January 31, 2012 -

This fact sheet provides information on Ali Mussa Daqduq, a senior member of Lebanese Hezbollah who has worked closely with Iraqi Shi’a militant groups to conduct attacks against the United States.

Fact Sheet: Ali Mussa Daqduq

January 31, 2012 -

This fact sheet provides information on Ali Mussa Daqduq, a senior member of Lebanese Hezbollah who has worked closely with Iraqi Shi’a militant groups to conduct attacks against the United States.

ISW in Brief: Making Progress in Maiwand District, Kandahar

January 30, 2012 - Spencer Butts

by Spencer Butts

January 26, 2012

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