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A Way Forward in Syria

Apr 25, 2018 - Jack Keane, Danielle Pletka

ISW Board Chairman Jack Keane and Danielle Pletka: The president stood by his word and didn’t tolerate the Syrian dictator’s use of weapons of mass destruction. But while the recent strike on Syria was important and necessary—it was far from sufficient.

Map: Russia and Iran in Southwest Syria

Apr 12, 2018 - ISW Press

ISW's latest map assessing Iranian and Russian positions in Southwest Syria near the Israeli and Jordanian borders (April 2018).

Q&A: Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria

Apr 10, 2018 - ISW Press

Assad targeted a hospital and related sites with a chemical attack to inflict maximum civilian casualties. Enabled by his allies Russia and Iran, Assad likely also sought to test his freedom of action and impunity. What is at stake for the U.S. as it considers a response?

Assad-Iran-Russia Posture: April 2018

Apr 9, 2018 - ISW Press

This updated map depicts control of terrain in Syria and the posture of the Bashar al Assad regime-Iran-Russia coalition as of April 2018.

Pro-Assad Coalition Posture in Syria - April 2018

Apr 9, 2018 - ISW Press

This map depicts control of terrain in Syria and the posture of the Bashar al Assad regime-Iran-Russia coalition as of April 2018.

Latvia's Political Stability

Apr 2, 2018 - ISW Press

Russia will likely intensify its campaign to disrupt Latvia’s political stability ahead of Latvia’s fall 2018 parliamentary elections. The U.S. should support NATO ally Latvia as it confronts Russia’s hybrid warfare and use the April 2018 Baltic Summit to reinforce its commitment to defend Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.

Syria Control of Terrain Map - March 2018

Mar 22, 2018 - ISW Press

This ISW Control of Terrain Map provides an assessment of the approximate territory held in Syria by various actors on the ground. The map is updated through March 22, 2018.

Turkey Threatens New Attacks in Syria, Iraq

Mar 20, 2018 - ISW Press

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to conduct military operations across six locations in eastern Syria and Iraq following the Syrian Kurdish withdrawal from Afrin City in northwest Syria. Russia and Iran seek to use Turkey to undermine the U.S. and may encourage Turkey to prioritize operations in areas that would undermine American interests.

Webcast: ISW President Kimberly Kagan Speaks at Town Hall

Mar 19, 2018 - ISW Press

Watch ISW President Kimberly Kagan speak at a March 19, 2018 town hall discussion on Syria and failing and fragile states for Public Radio International.