Publications

Relations With Iraq's Kurds: Toward A Working Partnership

April 3, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Massoud Barzani will be visiting the White House on April 4 and meeting with President Barack Obama.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 15

March 30, 2012 - Stephen Wicken

March 23, 2012- March 30, 2012. Baghdad Hosts Arab League Summit, Sunni Leaders Snub Maliki, Arab Leaders Back Annan Plan for Syria.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis Update 14

March 30, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini

March 15, 2012-March 23, 2012. Barzani Disparages Maliki, Maliki Allies Criticize Barzani For Sheltering Hashemi, Iraqiyya Loses Confidence in National Conference.

ISW in Brief: General Allen's testimony highlights progress, remaining challenges in Afghanistan

March 26, 2012

On Tuesday and Thursday, General John Allen, the commander of the NATO mission in Afghanistan, testified before the House and Senate Armed Services Committee.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis Update 13

March 23, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini

March 9, 2012-March 15, 2012. Maliki Visits Kuwait, Emir to Attend Arab Summit, McGurk Likely Choice for Next U.S. Ambassador, Kurds Refuse to Hand Over Hashemi.

The Haqqani Network: A Strategic Threat

March 18, 2012

The Haqqani Network represents a strategic threat to the enduring stability of the Afghan state and U.S. national security interests in the region. The Haqqanis are currently Afghanistan’s most capable and potent insurgent group.

Syria's Armed Opposition

March 8, 2012 - Joseph Holliday

This report provides detailed information on Syria’s armed opposition movement, highlighting where structure exists within the movement and where Syria’s rebels lack organization.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 12

March 8, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini

March 2-8, 2012. Diyala Appoints New Governor, Kurds Continue to Host Hashemi Despite Pressure, Talabani to Head Arab League Summit.

Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 11

March 6, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini

February 24-March 2, 2012. Diyala Governor Reportedly Resigns, Postponing National Conference After Summit, Hashemi and Maliki Reportedly Exchange Letters.

Map: Afghan Protests Over Koran Burning

March 2, 2012

This map outlines the location, size, and nature of protests taking place in Afghanistan over the improper burning of religious materials.

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