Iraq at Critical Period
This week, President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Iraq as part of his overseas tour. Much has changed in Iraq since Obama's first visit there as a U.S. Senator in July 2008.
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Afghanistan Resources
As the Obama Administration readies to release its report on Afghanistan, ISW has released several helpful resources on troop deployments.
ISW Capitol Hill Event: Iraq Elections
ISW holds its first Senate event at the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The event, moderated by Kimberly Kagan, presents ISW Research Analyst Claire Russo's most recent Iraq Report.
Iraq's Remarkable Elections
Results from Iraq's provincial elections held last Saturday are still coming in. For the latest updates, be sure to visit the ISW Iraq Election Center.
Watch the New ISW Webcast: The Fragmentation of the Sadrists
This week, ISW has webcast a briefing by Research Manager Marisa Cochrane.
ISW Iraq Report Release Breakfast
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) will host a breakfast event to release its latest Iraq Report, The Fragmentation of the Sadrist Movement, by ISW Research Manager Marisa Cochrane.
Power Politics in Iraq
Iraqi elections are fast approaching. The results of these elections will have an immense impact on political progress in the country.
Daily News Roundup
The ISW staff knows that it’s hard to keep up with all the news. Instead of spending time surfing around dozens of news websites, let ISW do the work for you!
UN Mandate for Coalition Forces Set to Expire
The UN mandate for Coalition forces in Iraq expires in two months. Against this deadline, the SOFA negotiations have become politically charged as major powers vie for dominance.
Status of Forces Agreement
This week, several media outlets have reported that a draft security agreement, known as the SOFA, has been agreed upon by Iraq and the United States.