Publications
9 Nissan, Baghdad District
November 12, 2008 - Institute for the Study of WarMaliki Makes a Play for the Southern Tribes
November 6, 2008 - Scott WeinerIn the Shia dominated south of Iraq, a conflict is developing over political dominance in the upcoming provincial elections.
Overview of the SOFA Negotiations
October 28, 2008A backgrounder on the ongoing and often contentious SOFA negotiations.
Map of Special Groups Activity in Iraq
October 24, 2008This Google Earth file maps Multi-National Force-Iraq press releases on activity by and against Iranian-backed Special Groups.
Operation Phantom Strike - Diyala
October 12, 2008 - Institute for the Study of WarThe 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.