FDD's Long War Journal

IDF shifts southern Lebanon forces toward ‘forward-defense’ posture as troops prepare for winter

The Israeli military is shifting toward a deeper “forward defense” posture in southern Lebanon, rotating formations and ...
FDD's Long War Journal

US flag trampling, militia disarmament dispute mark Iraq’s post-US withdrawal era

Iraq is grappling with controversy over the role of Iran-backed militias following the departure of US forces, including an ...
FDD's Long War Journal

Pakistan launches new strikes as conflict with Taliban persist into third week

Pakistan claims its latest airstrikes in Afghanistan last week killed 22 terrorists, while the UN reports 10 civilians killed ...
FDD's Long War Journal

Syria faces infrastructure sabotage, Islamic State activity amid utility shortages

Syria has restored a sabotaged gas pipeline near Deir Ezzor and is repairing another line near Damascus as authorities ...
Long War Journal

Operation Enduring Failure: 25 years after the US invasion of Afghanistan

Was Operation Enduring Freedom, the US invasion of Afghanistan launched in October 2001 to kill or capture Al Qaeda’s leaders and oust the Taliban from power, a success or a failure? With the Taliban ...