Operation Peace
Operation Peace was an operation conducted by Coalition forces with Iraqi participation which cleared Sadr City of Shi'a militias.
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Troop Surge
Operation Promises of Peace
Operation Promises of Peace was an Iraqi offensive in Maysan province against the Jaysh al-Mahdi (JAM).
Jaysh al-Mahdi
Jaysh al-Mahdi, or JAM, is the militia of the Sadrist Trend.
The Simple vs. The Complete
Mar 12, 2009 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)This commentary by ISW Senior Fellow LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, ret), points to requirements of time, organization and partnerships to achieve a successful security force.
ISW News Roundup - January 27, 2009
Jan 27, 2009 - AnonymousIraq Elections
New York Times - Sectarian Divisions and Insurgents Threaten a Fair Election in an Iraqi Province, by Alissa J. Rubin
LA Times - Iraq: 'Secret plan' will prevent voter fraud, polling official says, by Monte Morin
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.
ISW News Roundup - December 8, 2008
Dec 8, 2008 - AnonymousIraq Security
Associated Press - U.S: 4 suspected Shiite militants caught in Baghdad
Yahoo! News - Iraq to guard historic sites with police commandos, by Qassim Abdul-Zahra
Washington Times - Police outline plan to take on larger role, from AP
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
ISW News Roundup - November 22-23, 2008
Nov 24, 2008 - AnonymousStatus of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
November 22
New York Times - Protests in Baghdad on U.S. Pact, by Stephen Farrell
LA Times - Iraqi protestors burn George Bush effigy, by Tina Susman and Caesar Ahmed
ISW News Roundup - November 13, 2008
Nov 13, 2008 - Anonymous
A member of the Sons of Iraq waits in line to receive his paycheck during an Iraqi government-sponsored payday at Joint Security Station Alawad in the city of Tarmiyah, Iraq, Nov. 10, 2008. Photo by Kevin S. Farmer.
Security
New York Times - Iraqi Soldier Reportedly Kills 2 G.I.s, by Sam Dagher