Publications
The Maliki Government Confronts Diyala
September 23, 2008 - Claire RussoMaliki'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 KaganAs 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 WarFrederick 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, 2008Iranian-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 WarTo see this map in context, please view Iraq Report #11
Expanding Security in Diyala
August 13, 2008 - Institute for the Study of WarThis Iraq Report describes the fight for Diyala Province from late 2007 through the middle of 2008.