Ukraine Crisis Update: September 9, 2015
September 9, 2015 - Hugo Spaulding
Russian-backed separatists have dialed back offensive operations in connection with a September 1 ceasefire agreement.
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Publications
Iraq Situation Report: September 4 - 8, 2015
September 8, 2015 - Sinan Adnan
Iranian-backed Shi'a militias are challenging PM Abadi's authority through political means and the use of force in the wake of PM Abadi’s recent reforms. The proxy groups' obstruction of the National Guard Law further limits the government's ability to subordinate the militias to the control of the state. The National Guard Law is legislation that is critical to empowering Iraqi Sunnis by arming them and organizing them in the fight against ISIS. The Iranian-backed militias have also used violence in Baghdad in ways that challenge the government's control of the capital.
Iraq Situation Report: September 4 - 8, 2015
September 8, 2015 - Sinan Adnan
Iranian-backed Shi'a militias are challenging PM Abadi's authority through political means and the use of force in the wake of PM Abadi’s recent reforms.
Iraq Situation Report: September 1 - 3, 2015
September 3, 2015 - Sinan Adnan
The powerbrokers leading the most lethal Iranian-backed Shi’a militias are taking actions to undermine PM Abadi’s reforms.
Ukraine Crisis Update: September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015 - Hugo Spaulding
Russian-backed separatists initially abided by a short-term ceasefire beginning September 1, which was designed to reduce the number of civilian casualties during the first week of the Ukrainian school year.
Ukraine Crisis Update: September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015 - Hugo Spaulding
Russian-backed separatists initially abided by a short-term ceasefire beginning September 1, which was designed to reduce the number of civilian casualties during the first week of the Ukrainian school year.
Iraq Situation Report: September 1 - 3, 2015
September 3, 2015 - Sinan Adnan
The powerbrokers leading the most lethal Iranian-backed Shi’a militias are taking actions to undermine PM Abadi’s reforms.
Far-Right Riot at Ukraine’s Parliament
September 1, 2015 - Hugo Spaulding
Far-right groups launched a violent riot on August 31 outside Ukraine’s parliament during its review of controversial constitutional amendments that would acknowledge the special status of separatist-held southeastern Ukraine. The riots demonstrate the growing challenge to stability that Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko faces from the far-right, a threat that could present new vulnerabilities that the Kremlin may exploit.
Iraq Situation Report: August 28 - 31, 2015
August 31, 2015 - Sinan Adnan
Indicators are emerging that security is deteriorating in Basra.
Iraq Situation Report: August 28 - 31, 2015
August 31, 2015 - Sinan Adnan
Indicators are emerging that security is deteriorating in Basra.