Publications

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.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 6

January 27, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini

An update on the unfolding political crisis in Iraq covering the period from January 20-27, 2012.

Battlefield Update: Task Force Dreadnaught in Maiwand District, Kandahar

January 23, 2012 - Paraag Shukla

This report provides an update on ISAF operations in Maiwand district of Kandahar Province, primarily during the latter half of 2011.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 5

January 20, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini

An update on the unfolding political crisis in Iraq covering the period from January 14-20, 2012.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 4

January 13, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini

An update on the unfolding political crisis in Iraq covering the period from January 1-13, 2012.

Afghan Government Will Not Accept Secondary Role in Talks with Taliban

January 6, 2012 - Paraag Shukla

On January 3, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid announced his group planned to establish an office in Doha, Qatar to pursue negotiations with the United States and its allies. This potential step toward restarting the peace process in Afghanistan offers an opportunity for domestic and international players to identify...

Can Taliban Leaders Bring Peace?

January 6, 2012 - Jeffrey Dressler

The Taliban’s establishment of a liaison office in Qatar may be the first step toward a negotiated political settlement to end the conflict in Afghanistan. Still, it is far from clear who these people speak for within the Quetta Shura movement, and moreover, who the Quetta Shura speaks for among the panoply of insurgent groups...

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 3

December 30, 2011 - Ramzy Mardini

An update on the unfolding political crisis in Iraq covering the period from December 24-30, 2011.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 2

December 23, 2011 - Marisa Cochrane Sullivan

An update on the unfolding political crisis in Iraq covering the period from December 19-23, 2011.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 1

December 19, 2011 - Ramzy Mardini

Last week, a troubling political crisis emerged in Baghdad that has placed Iraq on a worrisome path that could potentially unravel and threaten its stability.

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