Iranian Influence
Iraqi Elections Update
Feb 15, 2010 - AnonymousThis backgrounder provides an update on the political developments in Iraq in advance of the March 7, 2010 parliamentary election.
Fact Sheet: Iranian Proxy Group Kidnaps U.S. Contractor in Iraq
Feb 8, 2010 - AnonymousA fact sheet on Iranian proxy group, Asaib Ahl al-Haq.
Sunni Politicians Barred from Candidacy
Jan 29, 2010 - AnonymousThis backgrounder documents the recent attempt to bar Sunni candidates from the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Surge Panel at National Press Club (CSPAN)
Nov 12, 2009 - AnonymousExclusive C-SPAN coverage of ISW's documentary premier event.
Balancing Maliki
Senior Shi’a Militant Released from Custody
Jun 10, 2009 - AnonymousLaith Khazali, a senior member of the Iranian-backed Shi’a militia group Asaib Ahl al-Haq (AAH), was transferred from U.S. custody to the Iraqi government on June 6, 2009 and subsequently released.
Operation Peace
Operation Peace was an operation conducted by Coalition forces with Iraqi participation which cleared Sadr City of Shi'a militias.
Operation Knight's Charge (Saulat al-Fursan)
Operation Knight's Charge was an Iraqi operation to root out Shi'a militias in Basra.
Operation Promises of Peace
Operation Promises of Peace was an Iraqi offensive in Maysan province against the Jaysh al-Mahdi (JAM).