Publications

Syrian Kurds and the Democratic Union Party (PYD)

December 6, 2012 - Institute for the Study of War

This backgrounder examines the PYD within the context of regional Kurdish politics in order to forecast their likely course as the Syrian civil war unfolds.

Weekly Iraq Update #48

December 6, 2012 - Stephen Wicken

November 21, 2012-November 29, 2012

Tentative agreement reached on disputed territories standoff, Maliki’s son, government spokesman implicated in Russian arms deal.

Why U.S. troops must stay in Afghanistan

November 24, 2012 - Kimberly Kagan

Will the United States continue to conduct counterterrorism operations in South Asia? That question is central to any discussion about U.S. troop presence and mission in Afghanistan.

Timeline: Ali Mussa Daqduq

November 21, 2012 - Stephen Wicken

This timeline details to activities of Ali Mussa Daqduq from his start with Hezbollah in 1983 until his release in 2012. It will be updated as new information is uncovered.

Weekly Iraq Update #47

November 21, 2012 - Stephen Wicken

November 21, 2012.

Weekly Iraq Update #45

November 15, 2012 - Stephen Wicken

Tigris Operations Command Continues to Cause Concern, Car Bomb Targets Military Recruits

Strategic Issues Facing the Next COMISAF

November 15, 2012

USMC General Joe Dunford appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee today to be confirmed as the next Commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

Weekly Iraq Update #46

November 15, 2012 - Stephen Wicken

November 7, 2012-November 15, 2012 - Rumors surround Daqduq release, Tensions heighten around Kirkuk.

What Makes A Great General?

November 12, 2012 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)

ISW Senior Fellow Lt. Gen. James M. Dubik (ret.) reviews Tom Ricks' latest book, The Generals.

The Campaign in Northern Syria, November 2012

November 9, 2012 - Joseph Holliday

This map shows the movements of rebel forces in northern Syria during October and November 2012.

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