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
Escalating violence threatens some of Colombia’s most visited travel destinations
In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the Gulf Clan and ACSN are intensifying their fight for control of illicit revenues.
Turkey’s PKK peace process is likely to strengthen the PJAK in its confrontation with the Islamic Republic
PKK disarmament may redirect resources toward the PJAK, strengthening its armed capacity against Iran and future efforts to challenge the regime.
Down but not out: The Islamic State and al-Qaeda remain a threat in the Middle East
Amid counter-terrorism operations across the region, jihadist groups are regrouping and shifting strategies.
Expert comments and Q&As
Bullets to ballots: What are the stakes and prospects for the decades-long Bangsamoro peace process?
Tomas Buenaventura, Asia-Pacific Analyst at ACLED, comments on the stakes and prospects for the decades-long Bangsamoro peace process
What does the funeral of Ratko Mladić mean for the Balkans going forward?
ACLED’s Magda Anastasijević comments on the funeral of Ratko Mladić
What is behind the rise in targeted killings in Iran’s Kurdish regions?
ACLED’s Middle East analyst comments on a rise in targeted killings and the growing struggle over local intelligence in Iran’s Kurdish regions.
Is the far-right movement in Australia broadening its message to expand its appeal?
ACLED’s Laura Sorica comments on the March for Australia rallies.
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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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Bullets to ballots: What are the stakes and prospects for the decades-long Bangsamoro peace process?
Tomas Buenaventura, Asia-Pacific Analyst at ACLED, comments on the stakes and prospects for the decades-long Bangsamoro peace process
What does the funeral of Ratko Mladić mean for the Balkans going forward?
ACLED’s Magda Anastasijević comments on the funeral of Ratko Mladić
What is behind the rise in targeted killings in Iran’s Kurdish regions?
ACLED’s Middle East analyst comments on a rise in targeted killings and the growing struggle over local intelligence in Iran’s Kurdish regions.
Is the far-right movement in Australia broadening its message to expand its appeal?
ACLED’s Laura Sorica comments on the March for Australia rallies.
25 years after 9/11: al-Qaeda’s most active affiliates today
Twenty-five years after 9/11, al-Qaeda no longer has one geographical centre. ACLED experts examine how the movement has fragmented and evolved, from Afghanistan and the Middle East to the growing strength of its affiliates in the Sahel, Somalia and Yemen.
Tanker for tanker: Why are US attacks in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz escalating?
Valentin d'Hauthuille comments on the latest maritime escalation in the Middle East.
Guatemala running on empty — fuelling a new protest crisis?
ACLED’s Tiziano Breda comments on why rising fuel prices have brought protesters onto Guatemala’s streets — and what might happen next.
The Houthis’ biggest escalation in months: Why now?
Sherwan Hindreen Ali comments on the sharp escalation of fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces in Yemen
Will Israel’s growing pressure on Hezbollah lead to further escalation?
Nasser Khdour comments on Israel’s growing military pressure on Hezbollah and the risk of further escalation
Escalating violence threatens some of Colombia’s most visited travel destinations
In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the Gulf Clan and ACSN are intensifying their fight for control of illicit revenues.