Institute for the Study of War

Uzbek Militancy in Pakistan's Tribal Region

Jan 27, 2011 - Institute for t...

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.

The lack of a vision for Afghanistan in the State of the Union (The Hill Congress Blog)

President Obama’s State of the Union speech was insightful both for what was said, but also, what was not.

ISW on the State of Our Forces

Jan 25, 2011 - Anonymous

As President Obama prepares to address both houses of Congress and the nation in his second State of the Union address, he will no doubt discuss the status of the efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Defining Success in Afghanistan – ISW January 2011 Newsletter Feature

Securing Afghanistan is a vital requirement for American national security.

What is success in Afghanistan?

ISW releases report: Defining Success in Afghanistan

Defining Success in Afghanistan (VIDEO)

Jan 11, 2011 - Anonymous

Dr. Frederick W. Kagan and Dr. Kimberly Kagan spent 150 days in Afghanistan in 2010 and lay out the key details of their latest report, "Defining Success in Afghanistan."

Event: Defining Success in Afghanistan (Public)

Jan 7, 2011 - Anonymous

The U.S. has been in Afghanistan for 10 years, yet confusion remains about what success there would look like. Frederick & Kimberly Kagan have a new report which they will discuss at an event Monday.

Report: Defining Success in Afghanistan

Success in Afghanistan is the establishment of a political order, security situation, and indigenous security force that is able to prevent Afghanistan from being a safe haven for terrorists.

Marines Fight Back in Helmand Province

Jan 6, 2011 - Anonymous

ISW Scholar Jeffrey A. Dressler examines the heated fight for the Taliban’s financial hub, Helmand province, finding the insurgency has been driven out en masse

District COIN in Helmand