Publications

Afghanistan - Order of Battle

April 16, 2012 - Institute for the Study of War

The Afghanistan ORBAT (in Adobe Acrobat format) describes the location and area of responsibility of all American units in Afghanistan, down to the battalion level, updated as of April 2012.

Syria's Political Opposition

April 13, 2012 - Elizabeth O'Bagy

This report provides detailed information on the diverse groupings of the Syrian political opposition in order to inform the international community’s response to the conflict. It distinguishes between the expatriate political opposition and the grassroots protest movement operating on the ground in Syria.

The Haqqani Network: A Strategic Threat

March 18, 2012 - Jeffrey Dressler

The Haqqani Network represents a strategic threat to the enduring stability of the Afghan state and U.S. national security interests in the region. The Haqqanis are currently Afghanistan’s most capable and potent insurgent group.

Syria's Armed Opposition

March 8, 2012 - Joseph Holliday

This report provides detailed information on Syria’s armed opposition movement, highlighting where structure exists within the movement and where Syria’s rebels lack organization.

The Struggle for Syria in 2011

December 14, 2011 - Joseph Holliday

This paper provides context for understanding the cycles of violence in Syria.

Iran's Two Navies

December 7, 2011 -

The Arab Spring has fomented increasing uncertainty in the Middle East, a circumstance in which Iran’s regional intentions are of increasing concern. U.S. attempts to isolate the regime are driven by concerns...

Iraq- Order Of Battle

December 6, 2011 - Institute for the Study of War

This Iraq ORBAT from December 2009 to November 2011 describes the location and area of responsibility of all Multi-National Force-Iraq units, down to the battalion level updated as of November 2011.

The Libyan Revolution Part 4-The Tide Turns

December 6, 2011 - Institute for the Study of War

Part Four: The Tide Turns details the final rebel offensives and the challenges the new government faces.

Afghanistan - Order of Battle

October 14, 2011 - Institute for the Study of War

Afghanistan-Order of Battle

This Afghanistan ORBAT (in Adobe Acrobat format) describes the location and area of responsibility of all American units in Afghanistan, down to the battalion level, updated as of October 2011.

ISW derives all information in the Order of Battle from open sources that are readily available.

Previous ORBAT

The Libyan Revolution Part 3- Stalemate & Siege

October 13, 2011 - Institute for the Study of War

The Libyan Revolution October 3, 2011 Anthony Bell, David Witter

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