Iraq Weekly Update #35
Aug 31, 2012 - Stephen WickenAugust 22, 2012-August 31, 2012- Communications Minister resigns, IHEC disputes place elections in jeopardy, Tensions at Syrian border amid signs of Iranian pressure
August 22, 2012-August 31, 2012- Communications Minister resigns, IHEC disputes place elections in jeopardy, Tensions at Syrian border amid signs of Iranian pressure
BBC World News reports on the location of Rebel and Government Forces in Syria using information from ISW.
Despite the overwhelming media attention given to Homs and Damascus, the ongoing showdown between rebel and regime forces in Aleppo City is rooted in the months-old conflict in Aleppo’s northern countryside.
Despite the overwhelming media attention given to Homs and Damascus, the ongoing showdown between rebel and regime forces in Aleppo City is rooted in the months-old conflict in Aleppo’s northern countryside.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Institute for the Study of War is excited to announce three additions to its senior staff, including a new Communications Director to manage press relationships.
August 15, 2012-August 22, 2012 - Violence in Iraq has risen in recent months, both in terms of number of attacks and casualties. July 2012 was the deadliest month in Iraq since August 2010. Iraqi government figures suggest that 325 people were killed in near-daily attacks in July.
This backgrounder will review how Israel has responded to threats with what has become a core component of Israeli defense strategy, the world’s first battle-tested, integrated missile defense shield.