Monthly regional updates
Every month, we publish short reports that analyze the latest ACLED data and highlight important patterns in political violence and protests around the world.
Global analysis
ACLED's global analysis includes detailed reports, monthly regional updates, infographics, and more to explain crucial data trends by region, country, and theme.
Recent analysis
Five years since seizing power in Afghanistan, internal tensions test the Taliban’s vulnerabilities
Localized disputes and attacks by opposition groups have been driving an increase in political violence in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan and Herat provinces.
Increasing drone attacks on Zawiya risk triggering an oil shutdown and wider conflict in western Libya
Repeated drone strikes and rising militia rivalries in Zawiya pose a strategic threat to Libya’s key oil infrastructure.
Hezbollah’s shift to attrition offers Iran a lasting tool to pressure Israel and the US
The Lebanese group’s capacity is depleted, but it can still raise the cost of war for Israel.
Expert comments and Q&As
What does the latest UN report reveal about Africa’s jihadist threat?
Peter Bofin, Southeast Africa Senior Analyst at ACLED, comments on the latest UN Secretary General’s report on the threat posed by the Islamic State and al-Qaeda
Can the SAF’s latest advances reshape Sudan’s war?
Ali Mahmoud Ali, Sudan Researcher at ACLED, and Nohad Eltayeb, Risk Methodology Lead at ACLED, comments on the SAF’s gains, pressure on the RSF, and intensifying drone warfare
Has conflict resumed between the Ethiopian federal government and the TPLF?
Dr Jalale Getachew Birru, East Africa Senior Analyst at ACLED, comments on renewed TDF-government clashes and shifting alliances across Ethiopia
Are renewed gang clashes at an oil terminal testing Haiti's path to elections?
ACLED's Latin America and the Caribbean Senior Analyst discusses the significance of the latest fighting at Haiti's largest oil terminal.
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Conflict Index
The ACLED Conflict Index is a global assessment of how and where conflicts in every country and territory in the world vary according to four indicators — deadliness, danger to civilians, geographic diffusion, and the number of armed groups.
Election Watch
ACLED's Election Watch monitors election violence worldwide.
Raleigh Report
ACLED CEO Prof. Clionadh Raleigh's monthly observations on the state of the world.
Violence Targeting Local Officials
ACLED’s annual report on Violence Targeting Local Officials provides a breakdown of all reported violence against local administrators worldwide.
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What does the latest UN report reveal about Africa’s jihadist threat?
Peter Bofin, Southeast Africa Senior Analyst at ACLED, comments on the latest UN Secretary General’s report on the threat posed by the Islamic State and al-Qaeda
Five years since seizing power in Afghanistan, internal tensions test the Taliban’s vulnerabilities
Localized disputes and attacks by opposition groups have been driving an increase in political violence in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan and Herat provinces.
Can the SAF’s latest advances reshape Sudan’s war?
Ali Mahmoud Ali, Sudan Researcher at ACLED, and Nohad Eltayeb, Risk Methodology Lead at ACLED, comments on the SAF’s gains, pressure on the RSF, and intensifying drone warfare
Has conflict resumed between the Ethiopian federal government and the TPLF?
Dr Jalale Getachew Birru, East Africa Senior Analyst at ACLED, comments on renewed TDF-government clashes and shifting alliances across Ethiopia
Are renewed gang clashes at an oil terminal testing Haiti's path to elections?
ACLED's Latin America and the Caribbean Senior Analyst discusses the significance of the latest fighting at Haiti's largest oil terminal.
Will Colombia’s earthquake strengthen or weaken De la Espriella?
ACLED's Latin America and the Caribbean Senior Analyst discusses the likelihood of civil unrest following the devastating earthquake in Colombia.
Increasing drone attacks on Zawiya risk triggering an oil shutdown and wider conflict in western Libya
Repeated drone strikes and rising militia rivalries in Zawiya pose a strategic threat to Libya’s key oil infrastructure.
Hezbollah’s shift to attrition offers Iran a lasting tool to pressure Israel and the US
The Lebanese group’s capacity is depleted, but it can still raise the cost of war for Israel.
How have Houthi-Saudi tensions evolved in the last month?
ACLED map illustrates key conflict events and spatial patterns between Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia over a four-week period, tracking attacks on energy infrastructure, maritime shipping, and aviation hubs.
Will the newest Houthi attack reignite a drawn out war in Yemen?
ACLED's Middle East Research Manager comments on the newest Houthi attacks.