Maliki Makes a Play for the Southern Tribes
November 6, 2008 - Scott Weiner
In the Shia dominated south of Iraq, a conflict is developing over political dominance in the upcoming provincial elections.
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Publications
Overview of the SOFA Negotiations
October 28, 2008
A backgrounder on the ongoing and often contentious SOFA negotiations.
Map of Special Groups Activity in Iraq
October 24, 2008
This Google Earth file maps Multi-National Force-Iraq press releases on activity by and against Iranian-backed Special Groups.
The Maliki Government Confronts Diyala
September 23, 2008 - Claire Russo
Maliki's use of military force in Diyala Province to achieve his national political agenda.
The Endgame in Iraq (The Weekly Standard)
September 22, 2008 - Kimberly Kagan
As the baton is passed to a new commander and a new president, there is still delicate work to be done.
Situation Report, The Russian Crisis Update
September 13, 2008 - Institute for the Study of War
Frederick W. Kagan provides his analysis of the fighting in August '08 and the geopolitical changes in its wake. The updates examine Russia’s relations with CIS members and Eastern Europe.
Special Groups Regenerate
September 2, 2008
Iranian-backed Special Groups in Iraq launched an offensive that cost them Basra and Sadr City but have regenerated in order to disrupt the Iraqi government with assassinations and spectacular attacks
Sadr City Operations, April - May, 2008
September 2, 2008 - Institute for the Study of War
To see this map in context, please view Iraq Report #11