Middle East

January 15, 2009

Reconsidering the Role of Militias in Iraq

Major James J. Smith, U.S. Army

Iraq’s Border Security

Lieutenant-Colonel Steven Oluic, U.S. Army

November 15, 2008

U.S. Cross-Border Raid Highlights Syria’s Role in Islamist Militancy

Anonymous

The Dilemma of the Yemeni Detainees at Guantanamo Bay

Christopher Boucek, Gregory D. Johnsen

Shi`a Leaders Disagree on Integration of Sons of Iraq into Army

Reidar Visser

Al-Qa`ida’s Presence and Influence in Lebanon

Bilal Y. Saab

October 15, 2008

Islamic State of Iraq Commemorates its Two-Year Anniversary

Pascale Combelles Siegel

Iraq as the Focus for Apocalyptic Scenarios

David Cook

Field Notes on Iraq’s Tribal Revolt Against Al-Qa`ida

David J. Kilcullen

September 15, 2008

The Current State of Al-Qa`ida in Saudi Arabia

Michael Knights