Syria Update: The Battle for Aleppo

On the heels of its success in al-Qusayr, the Syrian government launched a new offensive against rebel-held areas in Aleppo province, marked by the deployment of thousands of Lebanese Hezbollah militants on June 2.

Weekly Iraq Update

2013 Iraq Update #23: Sadrists and Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haq Fight for Baghdad
Iraqi Shi‘a militia remobilization crossed a new threshold last week that points towards future escalation.

Iraq's sectarian crisis reignites as Shi'a militias execute civilians and remobilize

Al Qaeda in Iraq launched a concentrated wave of car-bomb and other attacks specifically against civilian Shi'a targets in and around Baghdad. Shi'a militias are mobilizing and have begun a round of sectarian killings.

Iranian Naval and Maritime Strategy

Across the Mediterranean and Pacific worlds, Iran is striving to extend its influence. From Libya to Sri Lanka and beyond, the regime is building networks of trade, power, and control. Collisions with other world powers have generated friction asetbacks, but Iran remains committed to expanding its regional significance.

Afghanistan Order of Battle

The Afghanistan ORBAT (in PDF format) describes the location and area of responsibility of all American units in Afghanistan, down to the battalion level, updated as of June 2013.

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Iranian Naval and Maritime Strategy

Across the Mediterranean and Pacific worlds, Iran is striving to strengthen and extend its influence. From Libya to Sri Lanka and beyond, the regime is building networks of trade, power, and control. Collisions with other world powers have generated political friction and strategic setbacks. However, the nation remains committed to expanding its regional significance. Iran's ambitions are serious.

The Battle for Aleppo

Jun 13, 2013 - Liam Durfee, Conor McCormick, Stella Peisch

On the heels of its success in al-Qusayr, the Syrian government launched a new offensive against rebel-held areas in Aleppo province, marked by the deployment of thousands of Lebanese Hezbollah militants on June 2.

Iraq's sectarian crisis reignites as Shi'a militias execute civilians and remobilize

Jun 1, 2013 - Ahmed Ali

Al Qaeda in Iraq launched a concentrated wave of car-bomb and other attacks specifically against civilian Shi'a targets in and around Baghdad. Shi'a militias are mobilizing and have begun a round of sectarian killings.