Leading From Behind: Global Coalition Support Crucial Against Islamic State in Syria
In this infographic, ACLED Syria Researcher Nick Grinstead examines the role and impact of global…
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Going Global: The Islamic State’s Worldwide Reach
This infographic, by ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik, offers an examination of IS’s behavior within…
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Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen: A Continued Threat?
As pressure from UAE-backed troops and US airstrikes has increased over the past two years,…
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Shepherds – An Overrepresented Insurgent Target Group
A low-level insurgency in Tunisia’s western mountains is taking an increasing toll on civilians, particularly…
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The Reconstitution of the Islamic State’s Insurgency in Central Iraq
Following the protracted Battle for Mosul between October 2016 and July 2017, the Islamic State…
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Reclaiming the South: The New Regime Offensive
Over the past several weeks, in the face of stalled negotiations with rebels and regional…
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Burkina Faso – Something is Stirring in the East
Since late 2016, Burkina Faso has been confronted with a growing insurgency and has suffered…
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Is Ahrar al Sham Still Fighting the Regime?
Ahrar al Sham (AAS) has been a major player in the Syrian conflict since the…
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IS After ‘Defeat’: Guerilla Tactics in the Desert
A particularly pressing question for policy-makers is the form and intensity of violence to expect…
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