methodology

Coding decisions on state forces, religious and ethnic minorities, arrests, and more Published on: | Last updated:  Background The primary conflict in China is part of a broader, sustained campaign by the government to retain its firm control of power under one-party rule.…

Coding decisions on security forces, militias, and more Published on: | Last updated:  Background Northern Ireland has a long history of conflict. The most recent violent period is known as ‘the Troubles’, which started in the late 1960s and ended with the 1998 Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.…

Coding decisions on key armed actors, anti-coup demonstrations, violence in Rakhine state, and more Published on: | Last updated:  Background Coding political violence in Myanmar poses several methodological challenges given the complexity of the many conflicts in the country.…

Coding decisions on the DMZ, missile tests, defections, and more Published On: | Last Updated:  Background North Korea’s 2020 security gridlock marks the reversal of a peace process that began with the joint participation of both Koreas in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.…

Coding decisions on gangs, colectivos, Colombian rebel groups, and more Published on: | Last updated:  Background Venezuela has experienced political crisis and disorder since the late 2000s. In 1999, Hugo Chávez assumed Venezuela’s presidency and remained in power until his death in March 2013.…