War Drums: Rising Tensions Between the US and Iran
In this infographic, ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik reviews potential flashpoints as the risk of conflict between the United States (US) and Iran escalates. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).… Details
India Election Monitor: Phase 5
In the fifth installment of ACLED’s weekly series monitoring the Indian elections, Asia Research Manager Daniela Pollmann tracks electoral violence through the fifth phase of the vote. Find the introduction to the series and the first edition here.… Details
Regional Overview – Europe 15 May 2019
Last week, anti-government demonstrations in Albania escalated when a large demonstration in the capital turned violent. In Serbia, the opposition tries to regain some momentum after anti-government protest activity declined in prior weeks, and in Romania, anti-government protests are picking up surrounding an anti-corruption referendum to be held on 26 May.… Details
Regional Overview – Middle East 14 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a surge in conflict along the Gaza border and increased demonstrations in Turkey and Iran related to current political events. Meanwhile, there were several updates in ongoing armed conflicts in Yemen, Iraq, and Syria.… Details
Regional Overview – Asia 14 May 2019
The key trends in the South and Southeast Asian region last week included heavy fighting between Taliban and Afghan security forces in Afghanistan; organized violence involving domestic rebel groups in Pakistan and Myanmar; separatist violence in Thailand; and election-related protests and violence in India, the Philippines, and Indonesia.… Details
Regional Overview – Africa 14 May 2019
Key developments in Africa in the week of May 5th include continued government offensives against al Shabaab in Somalia, renewed al Shabaab attacks in Kenya, the ongoing battle of Tripoli in Libya, communal and rebel violence in Democratic Republic of Congo, international military operations in Burkina Faso and election protests in South Africa.… Details
Ceasefires and Conflict Dynamics in Myanmar
When Myanmar’s military declared a four-month unilateral ceasefire covering the northern and eastern parts of the country on 21 December 2018, its goal was not to cease hostilities, but to narrow the focus of its campaign against the many ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) operating across Myanmar.… Details
Midterm Elections in the Philippines: Power Consolidation at Its Finest
Midterm legislative elections occur on May 13th in the Philippines, with millions of Filipinos eligible to vote for new lawmakers across the country. But is President Duterte’s hold on power at stake?… Details