Syria Update: July 25 - August 7, 2014
August 8, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
ISIS continued a multi-front offensive in Syria.
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Publications
Syria Update: January 6-12, 2015
January 13, 2015 - Jennifer Cafarella
VBIED Attacks in Aleppo May Signify Increased ISIS Aggression.
Syria Update: January 13-19, 2015
January 20, 2015 - Chris Kozak
The report of an ISIS deployment of reinforcements to northern Hasaka province follows recent reports of ISIS fighters withdrawing into the area following a Peshmerga and Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) operation to clear the adjacent Sinjar district in Ninewa Province, Iraq.
Syria Update: January 13-19, 2015
January 20, 2015 - Jennifer Cafarella
The report of an ISIS deployment of reinforcements to northern Hasaka province follows recent reports of ISIS fighters withdrawing into the area following a Peshmerga and Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) operation to clear the adjacent Sinjar district in Ninewa Province, Iraq.
Syria Update: Jabhat Nusra Aligns with al-Qaeda
April 15, 2013 -
Jabhat Nusra officially pledged allegiance to al-Qaeda head Ayman al-Zawahiri in a recent statement. Despite Jabhat Nusra's attempts to reaffirm their Syrian identity, the announcement will likely enhance existing fractures between Jabhat Nusra and other opposition groups.
Syria Update: Implications of Chemical Weapon Use on U.S. Aid Decision
May 1, 2013 - Institute for the Study of War
On April 25, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel confirmed that the United States had evidence of chemical weapons use by the Syrian regime, albeit with “varying degrees of confidence”
Syria Update: December 9-16, 2014
December 16, 2014 - Chris Kozak
The rapid success of the assault on the Wadi al-Deif and al-Hamidiyah army bases delivers a clear message regarding the ascendant power and influence of JN
Syria Update: December 3 - 9, 2014
December 9, 2014 - Chris Kozak
The ISIS offensive against the Deir ez-Zour Military Airport has now achieved gains similar to its failed attempt to seize the base in early September 2014.
Syria Update: December 3 - 9, 2014
December 9, 2014 - Jennifer Cafarella
The ISIS offensive against the Deir ez-Zour Military Airport has now achieved gains similar to its failed attempt to seize the base in early September 2014.
Syria Update: December 23-30, 2014
December 30, 2014 - Jennifer Cafarella
Regime forces continue to be successful in defending remaining regime-held terrain in the northeastern corner of Quneitra Province.