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.…
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?…
War of Attrition: A New Year of Violence in Afghanistan
ACLED Middle East Research Manager Tom Hart tracks continued fighting in Afghanistan through the first four months of 2019 as the Taliban’s annual spring offensive begins. © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).…
Yemen’s Fractured South: Shabwah and Hadramawt
In Yemen, nearly five years of conflict have contributed to an extreme fragmentation of central power and authority and have often eroded local political orders. Local structures of authority have emerged, along with a plethora of para-state agents and militias at the behest of local elites and international patrons.…
India Election Monitor: Phase 4
In the fourth installment of ACLED’s weekly series monitoring the Indian elections, Asia Research Manager Daniela Pollmann tracks electoral violence through the fourth phase of the vote. Find the introduction to the series and the first edition here.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 7 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a surge in conflict along the Gaza border, territorial gains by both sides in Yemen, as well as gains by Turkish and rebel forces in Syria.…
Regional Overview – Europe 7 May 2019
Last week, the political violence situation in Europe remained calm, with few political violence events and no fatalities reported outside of the conflict zone in Donbass, Ukraine. In Albania and Serbia, anti-government demonstrations continued; and throughout Europe, traditional ‘Labour Day’ peaceful protests were held on 1 May.…
Regional Overview – Asia 7 May 2019
Last week, in Asia, key events included heavy fighting in Afghanistan; organized violence involving domestic rebel groups in Pakistan, Myanmar, and Thailand; election-related disorder in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines; and Labour Day demonstrations across the region.…