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.
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Jaysh al-Mahdi
ISW News Roundup - October 23, 2008
Oct 23, 2008 - AnonymousStatus of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
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. For the latest on these complex negotiations, read:
Agence France Presse- US, Iraq will get security pact 'worked out', Rice says
Asia Times - Details of Iraq pact reveal US debacle, by Gareth Porter
ISW Webcast with Col Flynn and Maj Brooke
Oct 1, 2008 - Institute for t...
ISW President Kim Kagan talks with Colonel Charles A. Flynn and Major Matthew W. Brooke of the 1BCT, 82nd Airborne about their recent experiences in Iraq.
The Return of Special Groups
Sep 29, 2008 - AnonymousA follow up commentary by Marisa Cochrane on the current state of Iranian backed Special Groups activity in Iraq.
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
Sadr City Operations, April - May, 2008
Sep 2, 2008 - Institute for t...
To see this map in context, please view Iraq Report #11
The New Reality in Iraq (The Wall Street Journal)
The most important objectives of the surge have been accomplished in Iraq. We have an extraordinary – but fleeting – opportunity to advance America's security and regional stability.
June 25 Bombings in Karbala
Jun 26, 2008 - Institute for t...There has recently been increased Special Groups and Jaysh al-Mahdi activity in Karbala.
The Battle for Basra
Iraq Report 9 offers a comprehensive look at the battle for Basra, Operation Knight’s Charge.
Moqtada al-Sadr's "Resistance Cells"
Jun 13, 2008 - Institute for t...On June 13, 2008 Moqtada al-Sadr authorized the creation of resistance cells. This reveals much about the current state of the Sadrist Trend and its militia, Jaysh al-Mahdi (JAM)