BBC Video: Syria: To arm or not to arm?
Jun 26, 2013 - AnonymousSyria Analyst Elizabeth O'Bagy on the decision to arm Syrian rebels.
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Middle East Security Project
Iranian Naval and Maritime Strategy
Across the Mediterranean and Pacific worlds, Iran is striving to strengthen and extend its influence. From Libya to Sri Lanka and beyond, the regime is building networks of trade, power, and control. Collisions with other world powers have generated political friction and strategic setbacks. However, the nation remains committed to expanding its regional significance. Iran's ambitions are serious.
USA TODAY: U.S. weapons can get to Syria rebels via familiar route
Jun 14, 2013 - USA TODAY - AnonymousSource:
USA TODAY
Date Published:
2013-06-14 00:00:00
USA TODAY talks with ISW Analyst Christopher Harmer about US options for arming Syrian rebels.
The Battle for Aleppo
Jun 13, 2013 - Liam Durfee, Conor McCormick, Stella Peisch
On the heels of its success in al-Qusayr, the Syrian government launched a new offensive against rebel-held areas in Aleppo province, marked by the deployment of thousands of Lebanese Hezbollah militants on June 2.
Iraq's Sunnis in Crisis
The political participation of the Sunni Arab minority in Iraq is critical to the security and stability of the state. At present, they are functionally excluded from government. Without effective political representation, the Sunni in Iraq are left with few alternatives to address their grievances against the Maliki government.
Wall Street Journal: Navy Catches the Drone Bug
May 14, 2013 - The Wall Street Journal - AnonymousSource:
The Wall Street Journal
Date Published:
2013-05-14 00:00:00
Julian E. Barnes and Adam Entous of the Wall Street Journal discuss the introduction of naval drones.
Syrian soldiers warned daily of sectarian dangers, defectors say
May 17, 2013 - Los Angeles Times - Joseph HollidaySource:
Los Angeles Times
Date Published:
2013-05-17 00:00:00
The Los Angles Times reports from the Institute for the Study of War's report on the Assad Regime about increasing sectarianism in Syria.
Updated Syrian Air Force and Air Defense Capabilities
May 7, 2013 - Institute for t...
This presentation examines Syrian Air Force and air defense capabilities as of May 2013 compiled by the Institute for the Study of War.
Video: U.S.’s Updated ‘Bunker Buster’ a Threat to Iran?
May 3, 2013 - Anonymous
ISW's Chris Harmer on whether the new version of the ‘bunker buster’ would deter Iran from continuing with its nuclear program.
Iranian Strategy in Syria
The Islamic Republic of Iran has conducted an extensive, expensive, and integrated effort to keep President Bashar al-Assad in power as long as possible.