Audio: Russia's Global Media Influence
January 17, 2020 - ISW Press
Nataliya Bugayova and George Barros discuss their recently released assessment of Russia's attempt to expand its global media presence and deepen the Kremlin's influence.
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Iraq Situation Report: January 14 - 16, 2020
January 17, 2020 - ISW Press
Iran is preparing to increase political pressure against the U.S. presence in Iraq by generating significant anti-American protests on Friday, January 24 with support from Moqtada al-Sadr.
Iraq Situation Report: January 10 - 13, 2020
January 16, 2020 - ISW Press
Iraqi leaders of Iranian proxy groups met in Iran with the newly appointed IRGC-QF and, separately, Moqtada al-Sadr on January 10 after reportedly traveling to Lebanon to meet with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
The Kremlin’s Expanding Media Conglomerate
January 15, 2020 - ISW Press
The Kremlin is building a global media conglomerate and attempting to pull countries around the world into Russia’s information space. Over the last five years, Russia has signed at least 50 media cooperation deals around the globe.
Iraq Situation Report: January 7 - 9, 2020
January 14, 2020 - ISW Press
Iranian proxies’ behavior in Iraq indicates that Iran may be organizing a new effort to expel U.S. forces violently follow the strike against Qassem Soleimani.
Iraq Situation Report: January 4 - 6, 2020
January 10, 2020 -
The latest Iraq Situation Report summarizes the key reactions to the U.S.'s self-defense strike against Qassem Suleimani inside Iraq, where Iranian proxies have been targeting American forces and facilities for months.
Iranian Escalation Timeline
January 10, 2020 - ISW Press
Iran launched a series of attacks targeting the U.S. and its interests beginning in May 2019. Its escalations occurred in phases and were part of an orchestrated campaign to achieve the Iranian regime's objectives.
Iraq's Parliament Votes to End U.S. Troop Presence in Iraq
January 5, 2020 - ISW Press
Iraq’s Parliament, the Council of Representatives (CoR), passed a non-binding resolution to cancel the request for military aid from the government of Iraq to the U.S.-led anti-ISIS coalition.
Ukraine and the Normandy Four Meeting
December 9, 2019 - Nataliya Bugayova
The West, Germany and France, must ensure that Russia does not pressure Ukraine into compromising its sovereignty at the December 9 Normandy Four talks in Paris. Nataliya Bugayova, with George Barros, breaks down Vladimir Putin's goals and the necessary response.
Russia's Dead-End Diplomacy in Syria
November 21, 2019 - Jennifer Cafarella
Syria's Assad is the primary obstacle to peace in Syria. The U.S. has for too long, and with little basis, expected Russia to compel Assad to accept a genuine diplomatic process to end the war. Given Russia's intent, it is time for the U.S. to widen its aperture for what diplomacy in Syria can and should achieve.