Publications

Uzbek Militancy in Pakistan's Tribal Region

January 27, 2011 - Institute for the Study of War

The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) has been active in the Pakistani tribal region since late 2001, where it reconstituted after fighting alongside the Taliban.

Iraq's Lessons For Transition In Afghanistan

November 15, 2010 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)

In his December 2009 speech at West Point, President Obama set July 2011 as the beginning of a process of transition in Afghanistan...

Iraq’s Lessons for Transition in Afghanistan

November 15, 2010 - ISW Press

In his December 2009 speech at West Point, President Obama set July 2011 as the beginning of a process of transition in Afghanistan, where geographic or functional responsibilities are to be handed over from the international coalition to the host nation. As policymakers in NATO capitals and practitioners in Afghanistan think about transition, they can take a lesson from the Iraq experience.

"AFGHANISTAN: IT'S NOT OVER" BY LTG JAMES DUBIK (RET.) (SMALL WARS JOURNAL)

September 2, 2010 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)

"In May, 2007 I deployed to Iraq to become the Commanding General responsible for accelerating the growth of the Iraqi Security Forces in size, capability, and confidence.

Status Update: Shi'a Militias in Iraq

August 16, 2010 -

Enemy networks including both al-Qaeda-Iraq and Shi’a militias have been degraded by Iraqi and U.S. operations; however, extremists continue to seek to destabilize the country.

The Irreconcilables: The Haqqani Network

June 28, 2010

This backgrounder outlines the history of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan.

Iraqi Candidate Disqualification Update

April 29, 2010 -

This backgrounder provides the names of potentially disqualified seat winners and the consequences if the move is upheld.

Best Practices in Counterinsurgency - Operation Seventh Veil

April 1, 2010 - Institute for the Study of War

ISW’s Best Practices in Counterinsurgency series examines pivotal COIN operations executed in Iraq by interviewing the soldiers who designed, participated in and led the successful missions.

Iraq on the Eve of Elections

March 3, 2010

This backgrounder provides an update on the political landscape in Iraq, the electoral process, and post-election government formation.

Iraqi Elections Update

February 15, 2010

This backgrounder provides an update on the political developments in Iraq in advance of the March 7, 2010 parliamentary election.

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