Publications

Iraq Situation Report: September 25-26, 2014

September 26, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

Continued clashes in Ramadi indicate ISIS’s intent to capture the city.

Iraq Situation Report: September 23-24, 2014

September 24, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

The anti-ISIS U.S. air campaign continues to expand in Iraq.

Iraq Situation Report: September 20-22, 2014

September 22, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) continues its campaign to solidify its control in Anbar.

Iraq Situation Report: September 18-19, 2014

September 19, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

The Peshmerga are applying tactical pressure to ISIS on the ground east of Mosul and in northern Diyala.

Syria Update: September 12-19, 2014

September 19, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

Jabhat al-Nusra (JN) continues attempts to consolidate control in northern Syria, although its willingness to submit to Shari’a adjudication with other rebel factions in Idlib indicates this may not come at the expense of its relationships with rebel groups.

Afghanistan - Order of Battle

September 19, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

The Afghanistan ORBAT (in PDF format) describes the location and area of responsibility of all American units in Afghanistan, down to the battalion level, updated as of February 2016..

Warning Intelligence Update: ISIS Attacks Baghdad

September 18, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

On September 18, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) launched a complex attack likely targeting the Adala Prison in Baghdad’s Kadhmiyah neighborhood in northern Baghdad. According to the Baghdad Operations Command, the attack was intended to break into the prison but was foiled.

Iraq Situation Report: September 17, 2014

September 17, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

Iranian-backed Iraqi Shi’a militias continue to voice their opposition to possible U.S. ground troops and the international anti-ISIS coalition.

Control of Terrain in Iraq: September 17, 2014

September 17, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

Suleiman Beg is now under Iraqi government control and as a result, the Kirkuk-Baghdad highway is reported to be re-opened.

Iraq Situation Report: September 15-16, 2014

September 16, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

The U.S. has expanded its military operations in Iraq. The targeting of Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) positions in southwest Baghdad indicates possible further targeting of ISIS in the vicinity of Baghdad by U.S airpower.

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