The Fragmentation of the Sadrist Movement
January 15, 2009
The Sadrist Movement has steadily fragmented as a result of the Surge, competition among internal factions, and Prime Minister Maliki’s consolidation of power.
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Asaib Ahl al Haq and the Special Groups
January 13, 2009
This paper evaluates how the two groups, Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Special Groups are affiliated by testing four hypotheses about the relationship between the two organizations.
"A Comprehensive & Inclusive Strategic Review Needed" by LTG James Dubik (ret.)
December 1, 2008 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)
Our enemies are a complicated mix. We are fighting a global network of extremists, sometimes led by al Qaeda and other times fought by local groups who are only affiliated with or motivated by the al Qaeda ideology, or one like it.
"Lessons From Lincoln: On Being a War President" by LTG James Dubik (ret.)
December 1, 2008 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)
Lessons from Lincoln: On Being a War President
by LTG James Dubik (ret.), AUSA Institute of Land Warfare, December 2008
Al-Qaeda Activity in Northern Iraq 2007
November 14, 2008 - Institute for the Study of War
Image courtesy of The Weekly Standard.
Major Roads of Anbar Province
November 13, 2008 - Institute for the Study of War
Map of Major Roads of Anbar Province
Operations Phantom Strike and Phantom Thunder - Phases
November 13, 2008 - Institute for the Study of War
Image courtesy of The Weekly Standard.
The full article, by ISW's Kimberly Kagan, can be found here.