Breaking the Pattern: The Relative Success of the Latest Ceasefire Agreement in Ukraine
A recent ceasefire agreement in Donbas has resulted in a significant decrease in fighting between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-led separatists and has raised hopes for the future of Ukrainian-Russian peace talks.…
Religion and Politics: Demonstrations in Montenegro
In 2019, the promulgation of the new Religious Freedom Law sparked mass demonstrations across Montenegro led by the Serbian Orthodox Church. The church felt unfairly targeted by the law, which would potentially enable the state to seize Serbian Orthodox Church property.…
Lukashenko Versus Belarus: The State Against the People
Since the fraudulent presidential election in August, Belarus has seen widespread pro-democracy demonstrations. ACLED Research Analyst Josh Satre, Europe Research Manager Franklin Holcomb, and Europe Researcher Cristian Vlas chart the evolution of the protest movement.…
Lukashenko’s Last Legs? The 2020 Belarusian Presidential Election
Weekly demonstrations have more than tripled going into the presidential election in Belarus as thousands take to the streets to protest the country’s closed political environment. ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik, Europe Research Manager Franklin Holcomb, and Europe Researcher Cristian Vlas chart key trends ahead of the vote.…
CDT Spotlight: Protests in Serbia
Protests have surged in Serbia amid allegations of unfair elections and criticism of the government’s pandemic response. ACLED Research Analyst Adam Miller tracks the latest trends in demonstration activity around the country.This…
CDT Spotlight: Protest and Conflict in Ukraine
A looming recession threatens to spark popular unrest in Ukraine, while ceasefire violations have continued through the pandemic in the eastern Donbas region. ACLED Research Analyst Andrea Carboni maps the country’s political violence and protest landscape.…