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The State of Syria: Q2 2019
12 July 2019
In this edition of ACLED’s State of Syria infographic series, Syria Research Manager Muaz A. and Researcher Nick Grinstead map key developments in the Syrian conflict through the second quarter of 2019. Past editions and further analysis of the Syrian conflict can be found here. For an explanation of ACLED’s methodology for mapping territorial control in…
Read MoreBranching Out: The Islamic State’s Continued Expansion
3 June 2019
ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik maps the ongoing expansion of the Islamic State in 2019 as the militant group’s global footprint continues to grow. Find more about Islamic State activity around the world here and here. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read MoreRevenge of the Kurds: Turkey’s PKK Insurgency From 2016 Onwards
26 April 2019
In this infographic, ACLED Middle East Research Manager Tom Hart and Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik map the evolving conflict between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read MoreEndgames & Affiliations: Explaining Differing Patterns of Behavior Between Islamist Groups
19 April 2019
Islamist groups have been deemed one of the most significant threats to international security in the 21st century, and current conflicts include peak levels of political violence involving Islamist actors (New York Times, 6 July 2018). Islamism can imply a variety of qualities – most commonly, the term implies that the group in question aims…
Read MoreState of Syria: March 2019
8 April 2019
ACLED Assistant Syria Research Manager Stephanie Anderson, Researcher Nick Grinstead, and Syria Research Manager Muaz A. map last month’s developments across the Syrian conflict in the February 2019 edition of the State of Syria infographic. Past editions and further analysis of the Syrian conflict can be found here. For an explanation of ACLED’s methodology for mapping…
Read MoreExplosions/Remote Violence in War
22 March 2019
ACLED classifies Explosions/Remote violence events as asymmetric violent events aimed at creating asymmetrical conflict dynamics by preventing the target from responding. A variety of tactics are considered Explosions/Remote violence including bombs, grenades, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), artillery fire or shelling, missile attacks, heavy machine gun fire, air or drone strikes, chemical weapons, and suicide bombings.…
Read MoreState of Syria: February 2019
18 March 2019
ACLED Assistant Syria Research Manager Stephanie Anderson, Researcher Nick Grinstead, Senior Syria Researcher Kars de Bruijne, and Syria Research Manager Muaz A. map last month’s developments across the Syrian conflict in the February 2019 edition of the State of Syria infographic. Past editions and further analysis of the Syrian conflict can be found here. For an…
Read MoreSyria’s Demilitarized Zone: Regime Escalation
28 February 2019
In this infographic, ACLED Syria Assistant Research Manager Stephanie Anderson and Syria Research Manager Muaz A. examine the increase in regime activity in the Turkey- and Russia-backed demilitarized zone (DMZ) around Idleb’s northwestern rebel enclave. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
Read MoreBeyond the Caliphate: The Islamic State’s Global Future
27 February 2019
ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik tracks Islamic State activity outside of its former “caliphate” in Iraq and Syria, evaluating the militant group’s continued potential for global disruption.* ________ *Correction: This infographic previously included activity where the specific faction of Boko Haram involved in the event (Barnawi or Shekau faction) was unknown based on reporting. As…
Read MoreHave your peace, and leave it too: US Military Engagements Around the World
22 February 2019
In the wake of several major withdrawal announcements, ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik maps US military activity across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). All rights reserved.
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