Publications

Iraq Situation Report: December 17-19, 2014

December 19, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga and Iraqi Yazidi fighters continue to launch operations in northern Iraq.

Control of Terrain in Iraq: December 19, 2014

December 19, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

On December 18 and 19, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) regained control of parts of Baiji in Salah ad-Din province in northern Iraq.

Iraq Situation Report: December 16-17

December 17, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

The Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga launched operations in western Ninewa province that indicate the possibility of operations to clear the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) from Sinjar district.

Syria Update: December 9-16, 2014

December 16, 2014 - Chris Kozak

The rapid success of the assault on the Wadi al-Deif and al-Hamidiyah army bases delivers a clear message regarding the ascendant power and influence of JN 

ISIS's Global Messaging Strategy Fact Sheet: December 2014

December 16, 2014 - Jessica D. Lewis

The attack by an alleged ISIS supporter at a Lindt chocolate shop in Syndey, Australia on December 15, 2014 has raised fears of the international spread of ISIS. The incident, which resulted in critical injuries to four hostages and the deaths of two, bore no signs of formal connection to ISIS.

ISIS's Global Messaging Strategy Fact Sheet: December 2014

December 16, 2014 - Harleen Gambhir

The attack by an alleged ISIS supporter at a Lindt chocolate shop in Syndey, Australia on December 15, 2014 has raised fears of the international spread of ISIS. The incident, which resulted in critical injuries to four hostages and the deaths of two, bore no signs of formal connection to ISIS.

Iraq Situation Report: December 15, 2014

December 15, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) appears to be taking steps to forcibly recruit members to its ranks.

Iraq Situation Report: December 13-14, 2014

December 14, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

No significant attacks occurred on December 13 against pilgrims during the culmination of Arbaeen.

Iraq Situation Report: December 11-12

December 12, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) is continuing an aggressive posture in Anbar province in western Iraq.

Iraq Situation Report: December 9-10

December 10, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War

The Islamic State in Iraq and Sham (ISIS) is challenging the ISF and militias following a lull in offensive activity observed after multiple recent successes of ISF, militias, and the Peshmerga against ISIS.

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