Al-Qaeda in Iraq Resurgent
Al-Qaeda in Iraq is resurgent. This paper traces AQI’s revival in Iraq since July 2012, when the organization launched a year-long operation they named the “Breaking the Walls” campaign.
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Aug 30, 2013 - Anonymous
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 - Anonymous
For 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
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
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
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
Despite significant gains in Homs province, Syrian government forces are struggling against opposition forces on other fronts.
U.S. Embassy & Consulate Closures, Sunday 4 August 2013
Aug 3, 2013 - AnonymousISW and AEI's Critical Threats Project mapped this weekend's U.S. Embassy and Consulate closures.
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Afghan history suggests that any stable political accommodation after 2014 will be contingent upon incorporating Jamiat-e Islami. The engagement of key Jamiat-e Islami politicians will be critical to a smooth regime transition in Afghanistan post-Karzai.
The Northern Alliance Prepares for Afghan Elections in 2014
Afghan history suggests that any stable political accommodation after 2014 will be contingent on incorporating Jamiat-e Islami. The engagement of key party politicians will be critical to a smooth regime transition in Afghanistan post-Karzai.