Publications
The Situation in Aleppo: June 24, 2015
August 19, 2015 - John LawrenceThe Situation in Aleppo: June 24, 2015
Significant Syrian Offensives: June 6-July 9, 2015
August 19, 2015 - John LawrenceSignificant Syrian Offensives: June 6-July 9, 2015
The Jabhat al-Nusra and Rebel Campaign for Southern Syria: June 2014-June 2015
August 19, 2015 - John LawrenceThe Jabhat al-Nusra and Rebel Campaign for Southern Syria: June 2014-June 2015
The Death of Mullah Omar and the Rise of ISIS in Afghanistan
August 18, 2015 - Institute for the Study of WarThe Afghan government announced the death of former Taliban leader Mullah Omar on July 29, 2015, and the Taliban confirmed the report the subsequent day. Widespread knowledge of Mullah Omar’s death will exacerbate existing fractures within the Taliban and accelerate a power grab among several prominent individuals who have fundamental disagreements over the objectives of the movement.
Iraq Situation Report: August 14 - 17, 2015
August 17, 2015 - Sinan AdnanISIS launched a large complex attack against ISF and Iraqi Shi’a militia positions in Baiji district on August 14, recapturing several parts of the city in an offensive that involved between 7-10 VBIEDs, direct and indirect fire, and up to 200 gunmen.
Iraq Situation Report: August 12 - 13, 2015
August 13, 2015 - Sinan AdnanPrime Minister (PM) Haidar al-Abadi is pushing ahead with his political reform initiative following the unanimous passing of his reform bill on August 11 by the Council of Representatives (CoR).
ISIS Sanctuary: August 13, 2015
August 13, 2015 - Institute for the Study of WarISW has updated its ISIS Sanctuary map. This map, covering both Iraq and Syria, shows the extent of ISIS zones of control, attack, and support throughout both countries.