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USA TODAY talks with ISW Analyst Christopher Harmer about US options for arming Syrian rebels.
On the heels of its success in al-Qusayr, the Syrian government launched a new offensive against rebel-held areas in Aleppo province, marked by the deployment of thousands of Lebanese Hezbollah militants on June 2.
The political participation of the Sunni Arab minority in Iraq is critical to the security and stability of the state. At present, they are functionally excluded from government. Without effective political representation, the Sunni in Iraq are left with few alternatives to address their grievances against the Maliki government.
Julian E. Barnes and Adam Entous of the Wall Street Journal discuss the introduction of naval drones.
The Los Angles Times reports from the Institute for the Study of War's report on the Assad Regime about increasing sectarianism in Syria.
This presentation examines Syrian Air Force and air defense capabilities as of May 2013 compiled by the Institute for the Study of War.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has conducted an extensive, expensive, and integrated effort to keep President Bashar al-Assad in power as long as possible.
Iraq continues its slide towards widespread violence. Over the weekend, the Iraqi government has issued an ultimatum to anti-government protesters following an attack in Anbar province that left five soldiers dead.
At least 30 people have been killed in Iraq in recent days. ISW Iraq Analyst Ahmed Ali talks with Al Jazeera about the violence.