Publications
The Future of Iraq (The Weekly Standard)
July 21, 2008 - Kimberly KaganThe conflict over power in Iraq has transformed from a military to a political struggle.
The New Reality in Iraq (The Wall Street Journal)
July 16, 2008 - Kimberly KaganThe most important objectives of the surge have been accomplished in Iraq. We have an extraordinary – but fleeting – opportunity to advance America's security and regional stability.
The Battle for Basra
June 23, 2008Iraq Report 9 offers a comprehensive look at the battle for Basra, Operation Knight’s Charge.
A MNSTC-I Status Report
June 20, 2008 - Institute for the Study of WarThis backgrounder details the status of the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq (MNSTC-I) three years on.
How Prime Minister Maliki Pacified Iraq (The Wall Street Journal)
June 10, 2008 - Kimberly KaganWhere the U.S. was unequivocally losing in Iraq at the end of 2006, we are just as unequivocally winning today.
The Fight for Mosul
June 4, 2008 - Institute for the Study of WarThis Iraq Report describes the fight for Mosul from March 2003 through early 2008.
The Iraqi Accord Front's Return to Government
May 16, 2008 - Institute for the Study of WarA backgrounder explaining why the Iraqi Accord Front recently returned to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's ruling coalition.
The Fight for Mosul
April 29, 2008 - Institute for the Study of WarThis backgrounder details the fight against al-Qaeda in Iraq for control of Mosul from the beginning of the Iraq War in 2003 to early 2008.
Iraqi Security Force Operations in Basra
April 21, 2008 - Institute for the Study of WarA fact sheet on the performance of the Iraqi Security Forces in the recent Basra operations.