Regional Overview – Asia 5 March 2019
Last week, levels of organized violence remained static while demonstration events continued to decrease across the South and Southeast Asian regions. In South Asia, military tensions between India and Pakistan escalated with both countries launching aerial strikes in each other’s territory.…
Behind Frenemy Lines: Uneasy Alliances against IS in Iraq
The first anniversary of Iraq’s ‘victory’ over the Islamic State (IS) was celebrated on 10 December 2018. However, the events of the civil war continue to influence modern conflict in Iraq to a significant degree.…
Pressure Points: Sudan’s State of Emergency and Anti-Government Demonstrations
ACLED Research Analyst Hilary Matfess breaks down President Omar al Bashir’s latest efforts to quell the ongoing wave of unrest in Sudan. For analysis of the protest movement’s start in December 2018, click here.…
Syria’s Demilitarized Zone: Regime Escalation
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.…
Beyond the Caliphate: The Islamic State’s Global Future
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.…
Blurring the Line of Control: How Indian Public Engagement has Shaped the Kashmir Conflict
Early on 26 February, India fighter jets crossed the Line of Control (LoC) dividing India and Pakistan, allegedly launching strikes on militant targets in Pakistan (The Economic Times, 26 February 2019).[1]…
Regional Overview – Middle East 26 February 2019
Throughout the Middle East region last week, instances of battles continued to decrease, while remote violence events such as airstrikes and IED attacks increased, particularly in Syria. This trend has been ongoing since approximately the beginning of 2019.…
Regional Overview – Asia 26 February 2019
Last week, organised violence remained static while demonstration events decreased slightly across the South and Southeast Asian regions. In South Asia, fighting between security forces and militants continued in Afghanistan and Pakistan, while the militant attack in Pulwama on 14 February continued to dominate organised violence and demonstrations in India and the Kashmir region.…