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The Formation of Electoral Alliances in Afghan Politics in the 2014 Presidential Season
Oct 2, 2013 - Jackson Keith![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/Afghanistan-karzai_0.jpg?itok=oM7ue1AM)
Candidates for Afghanistan’s 2014 elections will declare their intent to run by October 6. The most prominent candidates, Zalmai Rassoul & Abdullah Abdullah, represent the two main factions that will decide the 2014 election: the Karzai-Establishment & anti-Karzai opposition.
The Islamic Alliance Emerges
Sep 27, 2013 - Valerie Szybala![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/palantiralliance1_0.png?itok=xMkfaaZM)
A new coalition has formed among eleven Syrian rebel organizations, according to a statement that Liwa al-Tawhid released late on September 24.
Follow Updates on Syria at ISW's new Syria Blog
Aug 30, 2013 - Anonymous![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/blogpostmaplogo_0.png?itok=9yKHAqI4)
For the latest updates from ISW on the ongoing situation in Syria, please follow our new blog at http://iswsyria.blogspot.com.
Follow Updates on Syria at ISW's new Syria Blog
Aug 30, 2013 - AnonymousFor updates on the ongoing situation in Syria, please visit ISW's new Syria blog: http://iswsyria.blogspot.com. We will be posting news and information throughout the weekend.
U.S. Navy Positions Ships for Possible Strike Against Syrian Targets
Aug 26, 2013 - Anonymous![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/US-Navy_0.jpg?itok=KB-UStA-)
U.S. Navy warships are positioned for a strike against Syria using Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles. This could cause varying degrees of damage to the Assad regime’s ability to use more chemical weapons or continue operations against the opposition.
Dances With Warlords: Karzai’s Latest Grist for the Presidential Rumor Mill
Aug 23, 2013 - Mara Tchalakov![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/Karzai_Helmand.jpg?itok=flUBs0d-)
Abdurrab Rasul Sayyaf is the latest name to have been floated as President Hamid Karzai’s favored contender for the 2014 Afghan Presidential Elections.
Regime Regains Ground on the Coast
Aug 22, 2013 - Anonymous![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/Latakia-Map-slider.jpg?itok=lETunqpx)
The battle for Latakia has demonstrated the unique dynamics of the coastal area for combat between the rebel and regime forces.
The Opposition Advances in Damascus
Aug 9, 2013 - Anonymous![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/Damascus-Aug2013-Slider.jpg?itok=wpFuyRU5)
Despite significant gains in Homs province, Syrian government forces are struggling against opposition forces on other fronts.