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Iran Update Special Report, April 22, 2026

The IRGC Navy attacked and likely redirected two vessels towards Iran on April 22, likely to enforce claims of sovereignty over the strait.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 8, 2026

Russia maintains expansive territorial goals in Ukraine beyond demands for Ukraine's withdrawal from Donetsk Oblast.

Iran Update Special Report, March 19, 2026

Israeli strikes on Iranian internal security forces have likely caused shock and confusion within the Iranian apparatus.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 19, 2026

Ukraine has been imposing increasing challenges on Russia at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels since the beginning of 2026.

Iran Update, December 19, 2025

The United States struck dozens of ISIS-affiliated targets in Syria on December 19 in direct response to the killing of two US soldiers.

Iran Update, November 7, 2025

The Shia Coordination Framework is reportedly considering integrating Iranian-backed Iraqi militias into the Iraqi state.

Iran Update, October 31, 2025

An X account attributed to Mossad claimed on October 30 that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s associates have sidelined Khamenei.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment October 31, 2025

Ukrainian forces marginally advanced during recent counterattacks north of Pokrovsk as Russian forces continue to infiltrate into Pokrovsk,.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 1, 2024

Russian forces conducted a large-scale drone and missile strike mainly targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure on the night of May 31 to June…

Salafi Jihadi Weekly Update (2023–Feb 15, 2024)

Coverage by the Institute for the Study of War on Salafi Jihadi Weekly Update product line from 2023–Feb. 15, 2024 by the Middle East team.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 11, 2023

Russian forces conducted a series of Shahed 131 and 136 drone strikes across Ukraine on July 11, likely in a demonstrative response to the 2023…

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 24, 2023

Discussions regarding reported Russian losses in Bakhmut have saturated the pro-war information space and are drowning out any remaining positiv…