Publications

Syria Situation Report: October 13 - 20, 2016

October 20, 2016 - Chris Kozak

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with counterparts from Russia, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt in Lausanne, Switzerland on October 15 to open a new multilateral initiative to end the Syrian Civil War. Meanwhile, Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Shoygu announced a temporary halt to pro-regime airstrikes in Eastern Aleppo City on October 18 in preparation for a series of three consecutive eleven-hour ‘humanitarian pauses’ scheduled for October 20 - 22.

The Campaign for Mosul: October 17-19, 2016

October 19, 2016 - Emily Anagnostos

The Coalition-led operation to secure Mosul from ISIS advanced towards the city from two directions in the first 72 hours as of October 19, 2016. U.S. Forces are participating in the operation as advisers and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs).

ISIS Sanctuary Map: October 17, 2016

October 17, 2016 - Alexandra Gutowski

ISIS will continue to demonstrate its legitimacy and vitality, despite major losses to its core landholdings. ISIS lost control of the Turkish border on September 4 and the town of Dabiq in Northern Syria on October 16.

Iraq Situation Report: October 12-17, 2016

October 17, 2016 - Emily Anagnostos

Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi announced the launch of operations to retake Ninewa Province and Mosul from ISIS at dawn on October 17.

Iraq Launches the Campaign for Mosul

October 17, 2016 - Patrick Martin

Iraqi and regional actors are preparing to assist with or spoil the Iraqi Security Forces’ (ISF) operation to retake Mosul and its environs from ISIS. Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi announced the start of operations to retake the city on October 17.

Syria Situation Report: October 6 - 13, 2016

October 13, 2016 - Chris Kozak
On October 8, Russia vetoed a UN Security Council Resolution authored by France and Spain that called for an “immediate halt” to pro-regime airstrikes on Aleppo City and the reimplementation of a nationwide ‘cessation of hostilities’ deal that collapsed on September 19.

Iraq Situation Report: October 4-11, 2016

October 12, 2016 - Emily Anagnostos

Former PM Nouri al-Maliki continues to shape the political landscape in Iraq. Turkish President Recep Erdogan and PM Abadi traded bombastic rhetoric over Turkish force presence northeast of Mosul.

Syria Situation Report: September 22 - October 7, 2016

October 7, 2016 - Chris Kozak

The U.S. suspended all bilateral engagement with Russia on Syria on October 3 in response to the an ongoing regime offensive on Aleppo City. The breakdown comes amidst reports that White House is considering stronger action against the regime, including potential limited military strikes against regime targets. These developments set the stage for further conflict with Russia in Syria.

Iraq Control of Terrain: October 7, 2016

October 7, 2016 - Emily Anagnostos

The Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and tribal fighters recaptured Sharqat on September 22.

Iraq Situation Report: September 20 - October 3, 2016

October 4, 2016 - Emily Anagnostos

The Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) have finalized conditions to begin the push north towards Mosul and its environs.

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