Institute for the Study of War

Operation Knight's Charge (Saulat al-Fursan)

Operation Knight's Charge was an Iraqi operation to root out Shi'a militias in Basra.

ISW Webcast with BG Nixon

Apr 16, 2009 - Institute for t...

In this six-part interview, ISW President Kimberly Kagan discusses MND-N with BG James C. Nixon.

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.

ISW Briefing: Iraq Report 12

Jan 22, 2009 - Institute for t...

Marisa Cochrane briefs on Iraq Report 12: The Fragmentation of the Sadrist Movement.

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.