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Middle East Security Project
Update: Syria's Southern Battlefront
Oct 11, 2013 - Anonymous![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/DERA-MAP-FINAL_0.gif?itok=B3AQlwL1)
In addition to giving insight into the current state of play between regime and rebel forces in the war, the unfolding dynamics among rebel groups in Deraa serve as indicators for how the armed opposition is taking form in Syria’s southern front.
AQI’s “Soldiers’ Harvest” Campaign
Oct 9, 2013 - Jessica D. Lewis![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/AQI-Ninewa.gif?itok=yhSGwW35)
ISW has assessed that AQI has reconstituted as a professional military force. It is therefore crucial to examine the first 60 days of the new “Soldiers’ Harvest” campaign for indications of what AQI means to accomplish this year.
Al-Qaeda in Iraq Resurgent, Part II
The Islamic Alliance Emerges
Sep 27, 2013 - Valerie Szybala![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/palantiralliance1_0.png?itok=xMkfaaZM)
A new coalition has formed among eleven Syrian rebel organizations, according to a statement that Liwa al-Tawhid released late on September 24.
Al-Qaeda in Iraq Resurgent
Follow Updates on Syria at ISW's new Syria Blog
Aug 30, 2013 - Anonymous![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/blogpostmaplogo_0.png?itok=9yKHAqI4)
For the latest updates from ISW on the ongoing situation in Syria, please follow our new blog at http://iswsyria.blogspot.com.
U.S. Navy Positions Ships for Possible Strike Against Syrian Targets
Aug 26, 2013 - Anonymous![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/US-Navy_0.jpg?itok=KB-UStA-)
U.S. Navy warships are positioned for a strike against Syria using Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles. This could cause varying degrees of damage to the Assad regime’s ability to use more chemical weapons or continue operations against the opposition.
Regime Regains Ground on the Coast
Aug 22, 2013 - Anonymous![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/Latakia-Map-slider.jpg?itok=lETunqpx)
The battle for Latakia has demonstrated the unique dynamics of the coastal area for combat between the rebel and regime forces.
The Opposition Advances in Damascus
Aug 9, 2013 - Anonymous![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/Damascus-Aug2013-Slider.jpg?itok=wpFuyRU5)
Despite significant gains in Homs province, Syrian government forces are struggling against opposition forces on other fronts.