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The Case for Reassessing U.S. Strategy Toward Syria and Against ISIS
Bashar al-Assad's departure would not by itself solve Syria's problems, but it could pave the way for the return of refugees and a regional ground force to combat ISIS.
Nov 18, 2015
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  • Michael Singh
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How to Beat ISIL Without 50,000 Troops
With a limited ground force, increased airstrikes, and more reasonable rules of engagement, the United States and its allies could establish safe zones where interim government could be established and moderate forces could be trained to control territory once the Islamic State is expelled.
Nov 18, 2015
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  • Matthew Levitt
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The U.S. Must Send Ground Forces to Eliminate the Islamic State
A traditional military operation is eluding serious attention for many reasons, but none hold up against the devastation experienced in Syria and Iraq.
Nov 16, 2015
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  • James Jeffrey
Brief Analysis
The Rise of ISIS: 'Remaining and Expanding'
Read or an in-depth conversation on the fifteen-year history of ISIS and its predecessor groups, and the potential future of the so-called 'Islamic State,' with three leading scholars of jihadist terrorism.
Nov 12, 2015
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  • Joby Warrick
  • Will McCants
  • Aaron Y. Zelin
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The Iraqi Kurdish Battle Against ISIS: Reports from the Front
An Iraq expert and a top Kurdish intelligence official provide an on-the-ground account of how the coalition can mobilize greater Kurdish military support for the fight against ISIS.
Nov 6, 2015
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  • Michael Knights
  • Lahur Talabani
Articles & Testimony
Campaign Acceleration: How to Build on Progress and Avoid Stalemate Against ISIL
Contingency planning for unexpected success in Iraq is important because our impression of events there is often out of date by a few months, so now is the time to increase U.S. military leverage.
Nov 3, 2015
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  • Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
The Manama Dialogue: Searching for Unity in the Face of Chaos
The solidarity expressed at the latest regional gathering of senior U.S., European, and Middle Eastern defense officials, diplomats, journalists, and analysts was encouraging, though some aspects of Washington's policies in Syria and elsewhere still need clarification.
Nov 3, 2015
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  • James Jeffrey
Articles & Testimony
Acting Now Can Reverse an ISIS-Iran Power Grab in Iraq
Two former U.S. ambassadors explain why a more aggressive campaign against ISIS is necessary to preserving a unified, pro-American Iraq.
Nov 2, 2015
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  • Robert Ford
  • James Jeffrey
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Brief Analysis
Why Now? The Syrian Refugee Flow to Europe
Neighboring countries present dangers, privations, and complications not present in Europe, and after hearing about these problems or experiencing them firsthand, many desperate Syrians have decided to head for the continent.
Nov 2, 2015
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  • Fabrice Balanche
Articles & Testimony
America's Least-Known Mideast Military Force
A tragic plane crash should put a spotlight on the status of Washington's commitment to an important Sinai peacekeeping force.
Nov 1, 2015
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  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Russia in Southern Syria: Israeli and Jordanian Concerns
New Russian airstrikes in the south could portend a wider regime, Hezbollah, and Iranian ground campaign there, potentially violating Israel's Golan redline and exacerbating Jordan's refugee problems.
Oct 30, 2015
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  • Nadav Pollak
Articles & Testimony
Syria in 60 Seconds
The following summary of the Syrian conflict by Andrew J. Tabler appeared as a sidebar to the October Atlantic Monthly article, " The Syrian Civil War: What?" The Syrian Civil War is arguably the worst humanitarian crisis since the Second World War, with over a quarter million killed, roughly the
Oct 29, 2015
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
Brief Analysis
Iran Seeks to Strengthen Its Deterrence by Showing Off Its Missile Force
By test-firing a new ballistic missile and flaunting a secret underground tunnel complex, Tehran hopes to reassure hardliners at home while defiantly showing the international community that it is still pursuing active deterrence and missile development.
Oct 28, 2015
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  • Farzin Nadimi
Brief Analysis
The U.S.-PYD-Turkey Puzzle
Sustaining U.S. and Turkish assistance to the Syrian Kurds is crucial to blocking ISIS and stemming Russian influence, as is resolving Ankara's Kurdish problems at home, but sending heavy weapons to the PYD would likely have unintended consequences.
Oct 23, 2015
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  • Soner Cagaptay
  • Andrew J. Tabler
In-Depth Reports
Transforming Israel's Security Establishment
In this groundbreaking study, Col. Alon Paz, IDF, offers his recommendations for an overhaul of Israeli security strategy. Guiding his study is the notion that guile -- or cunning -- must supplant brute force as the nation's operating security principle.
Oct 16, 2015
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  • Alon Paz
Brief Analysis
Iran's Military Intervention in Syria: Long-Term Implications
Defending the Assad regime has given Tehran multiple options for expanding its influence and projecting power in the region and beyond.
Oct 15, 2015
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  • Michael Eisenstadt
Brief Analysis
Daesh at Aleppo's Door
A new offensive near the key city indicates that ISIS may be racing Assad and his allies for control of northern Syria.
Oct 13, 2015
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  • Fabrice Balanche
Articles & Testimony
A Syria Plan That Shares the Burden -- and Gives the U.S. Leverage
A safe haven along Syria's border with Turkey could involve several partners and send a clear message to Russia and Iran.
Oct 9, 2015
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Russia's Military Strategy in Syria Becoming Clearer as Its Forces Engage in Combat
Moscow's intervention is intended to support the regime, is backed by a small but potent force, and appears set for the long haul.
Oct 9, 2015
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  • Jeffrey White
Syrian rebel fighters play a board game in a cafe
Articles & Testimony
Kurds Now Our Best Ally Against ISIS in Syria
The Kurdish forces fielded by the YPG remain at the vanguard of the anti-ISIS fight in Syria, so providing them with GPS technology, faster airstrike coordination, and other assistance would greatly further U.S. interests.
Oct 9, 2015
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  • Barak Barfi

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