Jaysh al-Mahdi
Jaysh al-Mahdi, or JAM, is the militia of the Sadrist Trend.
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Sectarian Violence
The Fragmentation of the Sadrist Movement
The Sadrist Movement has steadily fragmented as a result of the Surge, competition among internal factions, and Prime Minister Maliki’s consolidation of power.
Asaib Ahl al Haq and the Special Groups
Jan 13, 2009 - Anonymous
This paper evaluates how the two groups, Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Special Groups are affiliated by testing four hypotheses about the relationship between the two organizations.
ISW Weekend News Roundup - December 6-7, 2008
Dec 8, 2008 - AnonymousIraq Security
December 6
Reuters -Iranian artillery pounds remote area in Iraq-mayor
Washington Post - Police: Attacks targeting security kill 6 in Iraq, by Sameer N. Yacoub
New York Times - Troop Pullout to Leave U.S. and Britain as Iraq Force, by Alissa J. Rubin
Maliki Makes a Play for the Southern Tribes
Nov 6, 2008 - Scott Weiner
In the Shia dominated south of Iraq, a conflict is developing over political dominance in the upcoming provincial elections.
ISW News Roundup - October 22, 2008
Oct 22, 2008 - AnonymousStatus of Forces Agreement
As the SOFA negotiations near their deadline, the Iraqi Cabinet is seeking further amendments to the SOFA draft regarding the duration of U.S. troop presence. Responding to this request, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates stated his reluctance to make any changes to the draft given the time constraints. For the latest on these complex negotiations, read:
New York Times - Mullen Says Iraq Running Out of Time On Forces Accord, by Thom Shanker
Iraq Statistics Reference - September 2008
Oct 1, 2008 - Institute for t...Updated information on trends of insurgent organization and activity, cache discoveries, casualty rates and trends of violence, including graphs and charts released by MNF-I and MNC-I.
The Maliki Government Confronts Diyala
Sep 23, 2008 - Claire Russo
Maliki's use of military force in Diyala Province to achieve his national political agenda.
The Endgame in Iraq (The Weekly Standard)
As the baton is passed to a new commander and a new president, there is still delicate work to be done.
Special Groups Regenerate
Iranian-backed Special Groups in Iraq launched an offensive that cost them Basra and Sadr City but have regenerated in order to disrupt the Iraqi government with assassinations and spectacular attacks