Control of Terrain in Syria: February 9, 2015
February 9, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
YPG forces have taken Ayn al-Arab/Kobani from ISIS and swept outward to clear the surrounding countryside.
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Publications
Iraq Situation Report: February 7-8, 2015
February 8, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
The contest for the main area of Baiji district and its western environs has escalated.
Iraq Situation Report: February 5-6, 2015
February 6, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi is taking measures to empower the Baghdad-based Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to assert control over the security of the capital.
Iraq Situation Report: February 3-4, 2015
February 4, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
The legislation of the National Guard Law, along with other conditions, were first demanded by Iraqi Sunni political leaders in exchange for their participation in PM Abadi’s government.
Syria Situation Report: January 27 - February 02, 2015
February 4, 2015 - Chris Kozak
ISIS-Affiliated Rebels Raided in Damascus: The raids conducted by Faylaq al-Rahman and Jaysh al-Islam against rebel brigades alleged to have pledged allegiance to ISIS in Eastern Ghouta confirms continued ISIS effort to widen its influence in the capital despite continuous attacks from other rebel factions.
Syria Situation Report: January 27 - February 02, 2015
February 4, 2015 - Jennifer Cafarella
ISIS-Affiliated Rebels Raided in Damascus: The raids conducted by Faylaq al-Rahman and Jaysh al-Islam against rebel brigades alleged to have pledged allegiance to ISIS in Eastern Ghouta confirms continued ISIS effort to widen its influence in the capital despite continuous attacks from other rebel factions.
Putin’s Next Objectives in the Ukraine Crisis
February 3, 2015 - Hugo Spaulding
Russia’s campaign in eastern Ukraine has reached an inflection point. Five months after signing a ceasefire agreement, Russian and separatist forces have moved from a preparation phase to a maneuver offensive.
Iraq Situation Report: February 2, 2015
February 2, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
ISIS is going on the offensive in areas of strategic importance for the ISF and Iranian-backed militias to deny such forces freedom of movement between Samarra and its environs and the eastern Anbar front.
Control of Terrain in Iraq: February 2, 2015
February 2, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
Mansouriya, Sudur Dam, and Muqdadiyah: On January 23, the ISF and Iraqi Shi’a militias launched an operation to clear ISIS from areas north of the main area of Muqdadiyah district, including the area where the Sudur dam is located.
Iraq Situation Report: January 31 - February 1, 2015
February 1, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
Overt militia activities in central Baghdad, where many political parties and government figures reside, are unlikely to be tolerated by the government and the ISF.