Publications

ISIS Sanctuary Map: January 15, 2015

January 15, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

ISW 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.

Syria Update: January 6-12, 2015

January 13, 2015 - Jennifer Cafarella

VBIED Attacks in Aleppo May Signify Increased ISIS Aggression.

Control of Terrain in Iraq: January 13, 2014

January 13, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

Dhuluiya sub-district and its environs, as well as areas near Balad district were cleared of ISIS on December 29, 2014 following a wide-scale operation launched by various Iraqi Shi’a militias and the ISF.

Iraq Situation Report: January 12, 2015

January 12, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

The report of the allegedly foiled attack on Um Qasir port is noteworthy, although recent history suggests that such attacks are unlikely to effectively hinder the flow of goods or oil at the port.

Iraq Situation Report: January 9-11, 2015

January 11, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

The area of Gwer, southeast of Mosul was the closest ISIS gunmen came to Arbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, in August of 2014 prompting U.S. airstrikes to target the organization in the area and prevent its advance.

Iraq Situation Report: January 8-9, 2015

January 9, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

January 8 witnessed two major attacks by ISIS targeting areas east and west of Samarra district in northern Salah ad-Din Province.

Iraq Situation Report: January 4-7, 2015

January 7, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

ISIS has increased its pressure on strategic areas in Anbar Province.

Control of Terrain in Iraq: January 7, 2015

January 7, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

The area of Nebai is part of the system north of Baghdad and is part of the northern Baghdad belt.

Syria Situation Report: December 30, 2014- January 6, 2015

January 6, 2015 - Chris Kozak

ISIS has relied on the submission and occasional participation of rebel groups and Sunni tribes to maintain its control over large swathes of Deir ez-Zour Province, but these negotiated agreements appear to be coming under strain as ISIS shifts its force posture in the province from a phase of consolidation to one of enforcement.

Iraq Situation Report: January 2-4, 2015

January 4, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

ISIS is taking pre-emptive measures to prevent tribal resistance or cooperation with the ISF behind its lines. Although mass kidnapping incidents similar to those described here have taken place before, the last two days have witnessed an increase in tempo of such activities in multiple areas considered out of government control.

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