Institute for the Study of War 203d ago

In 2025, ISW’s independent, data-driven analysis shaped how policymakers and the public understood some of the most consequential conflicts of our time — from Ukraine’s defense and Russia’s campaign, to the Twelve-Day War between Israel and Iran, to China’s expanding coercive operations across the Indo-Pacific. ISW’s timely, factual intelligence ensured that decisions in Washington and allied capitals were informed by ground truth rather than adversary narratives. ISW analysts work 362 days a year to provide independent, real-time assessments that shape public understanding of the war in Ukraine. Hear directly from our Russia & Ukraine Team about how your support empowered our work in 2025.