Publications

"Preparing for Your Future and That of the U.S. Army" by LTG James Dubik (ret.)

January 31, 2010 - Institute for the Study of War

As future colonels, generals and senior sergeants major, you will be responsible not only for figuring out what should be reformed and what conserved, but also for directing and supervising necessary changes.

Sunni Politicians Barred from Candidacy

January 29, 2010

This backgrounder documents the recent attempt to bar Sunni candidates from the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Religious/Ethnic Composition of Diyala Province

December 9, 2009 - Institute for the Study of War

The Religious and Ethnic Composition of the Diyala Province

Iraq's Parliamentary Election

October 20, 2009

This backgrounder provides an assessment of the shifting political environment in Iraq as elections draw near.

Book Review: Wrapping up operations in Iraq

August 25, 2009 - Institute for the Study of War

Gary Anderson reviews Dr. Kimberly Kagan's new book "The Surge: A Military History" on The Washington Times website.

Building Security Forces and Ministerial Capacity: Iraq as a Primer

August 18, 2009 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)

This report discusses the best practices in building security forces and ministerial capacity in Iraq.

Kurdish Elections

July 23, 2009

This paper describes the structure of the KRG’s political bodies and offices, the major parties, and the mechanics of the July 25th election.

Book Review: "The Surge"

July 8, 2009 - Institute for the Study of War

Brendan Simms of the Wall Street Journal reviews ISW President Kimberly Kagan's latest book titled "The Surge".

Balancing Maliki

June 26, 2009 - Jeremy Domergue

Iraq’s political map has changed dramatically since the Provincial Elections with the emergence of new national coalitions.

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