Publications

Syria Situation Report: February 18 - March 5, 2019

March 7, 2019 - ISW Press

The latest Syria Situation Report Map from ISW and Syria Direct details key developments in the war in Syria, including an uptick in violence in opposition-held Idlib Province.

ISIS Re-Establishes Historical Sanctuary in Iraq

March 7, 2019 - ISW Press

ISIS’s post-Caliphate insurgency in Iraq is accelerating faster than efforts to prevent it. ISIS is re-establishing capable insurgent networks in multiple historic strongholds, setting the conditions for future offensive operations against the Government of Iraq.

Russia in Review: Russia's Influence Grows After Moldovan Elections

March 6, 2019 - ISW Press

The Kremlin is successfully increasing its political influence in Moldova. The pro-Kremlin Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova won the largest share in the February 24 Moldovan Parliamentary Elections.

Syria Situation Report: February 7 - 20, 2019

February 22, 2019 - ISW Press

The latest Syria Situation Report Map from ISW and Syria Direct details key developments in the war in Syria, including ISIS "sleeper cell" activity in Eastern Syria,

Syria Situation Report: January 23 - February 6, 2019

February 8, 2019 - ISW Press

The latest Syria Situation Report Map from ISW and Syria Direct details key developments in the war in Syria, including an Iranian proxy attack likely targeting U.S. partner forces.

Hertog War Studies Program

January 29, 2019 - ISW Press

The Hertog War Studies Program is a two-week summer program run by the Institute for the Study of War in Washington, D.C. The program aims to educate advanced undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and military forces.

Syria Situation Report: January 10-23, 2019

January 25, 2019 - ISW Press

The latest Syria Situation Report Map from ISW and Syria Direct details key developments in the war in Syria, including an ISIS attack targeting U.S. forces and al Qaeda's consolidation.

Russia in Review: Russia's New Tool for Wielding Information

January 17, 2019 - Mason Clark

The U.S. and NATO must recognize that Russia is serious about integrating information operations with both conventional and unconventional military operations and adjust their preparations for potential conflict with Russia accordingly.

Has the U.S. Secured Its Interests in Syria?

December 20, 2018 - Jennifer Cafarella

Vital American interests remain at stake in Syria even as the U.S.-led coalition has retaken territory from the Islamic State. Jennifer Cafarella examines the decision to begin the process of withdrawing U.S. forces and the effects on key actors, including al Qaeda.

ISIS Threat Update

December 19, 2018 - Brandon Wallace

ISIS is regrouping and reconstituting in some of its traditional strongholds. Current conditions on the ground in Syria and Iraq do not warrant a withdrawal of U.S. forces.

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