Publications

Diyala's Provincial Election

January 30, 2009 - Claire Russo

Maliki and the Iraqi Islamic Party (IIP) face-off in the run up to the Provincial Elections in Diyala Province.

The Fragmentation of the Sadrist Movement

January 15, 2009

The Sadrist Movement has steadily fragmented as a result of the Surge, competition among internal factions, and Prime Minister Maliki’s consolidation of power.

Special Groups Regenerate

September 2, 2008

Iranian-backed Special Groups in Iraq launched an offensive that cost them Basra and Sadr City but have regenerated in order to disrupt the Iraqi government with assassinations and spectacular attacks

Expanding Security in Diyala

August 13, 2008 - Institute for the Study of War

This Iraq Report describes the fight for Diyala Province from late 2007 through the middle of 2008.

The Battle for Basra

June 23, 2008

Iraq Report 9 offers a comprehensive look at the battle for Basra, Operation Knight’s Charge.

The Fight for Mosul

June 4, 2008 - Institute for the Study of War

This Iraq Report describes the fight for Mosul from March 2003 through early 2008.

Securing Diyala

December 4, 2007 - Kimberly Kagan

This Iraq Report explains the summer offensive operations in Diyala province, northeast of Baghdad.

Iran's Proxy War Against the United States and Iraq

August 29, 2007 - Kimberly Kagan

This Iraq Report describes lethal support provided by the Iranian government to Shi'a extremist organizations in Iraq.

The Real Surge: Preparing for Operation Phantom Thunder

July 6, 2007 - Kimberly Kagan

This Iraq Report describes planning and preparations for a major Corps offensive in central Iraq, Operation Phantom Thunder, which began on June 15, 2007.

The Battle for Diyala

May 7, 2007 - Kimberly Kagan

This Iraq Report describes U.S. operations in Diyala Province in early 2007, and the links between violence in Diyala and violence in Baghdad.

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