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.
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ACLED's global analysis includes detailed reports, monthly regional updates, infographics, and more to explain crucial data trends by region, country, and theme.
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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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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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Could South Africa’s local elections increase the risk of violence against local officials?
ACLED's Susanna Deetlefs comments on the recent killings of ANC figures in South Africa ahead of local elections.
Haiti’s Kenscoff remains the target of deadly attacks. Why does this continue to happen?
ACLED's Latin America Analyst comments on the recent gang attack in Haiti which left at least 47 people dead.
Mozambique travel warning: Why the fight against Islamic State is different this time
Short Description: ACLED’s Peter Bofin comments on the US State Department warning against travel to northern Mozambique masks some success in counterinsurgency.
As drone attacks on Ukraine intensify, Eastern Europe is straining to counter the spillover
While Russia and Ukraine attempt to destroy each other’s energy infrastructure and export capacity, continued drone spillover is likely.
Dozens of attacks hit Thailand’s Deep South. What happens to peace talks now?
ACLED's Thailand Analyst comments on the attacks that ensued in Thailand's southern provinces and their relevance to overall stability.
Can Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ force Iran to back down?
ACLED's Prof. Clionadh Raleigh comments as Trump prepares to unveil what his administration calls an “economic D-Day” against Iran.
China’s maritime presence around Taiwan is becoming the new normal
Tensions around the island are elevated as China aims to normalize its jurisdiction claims.
The US has restarted its campaign against alleged drug boats. Why now?
ACLED's Tiziano Breda examines why US strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels have resumed after the longest pause since the campaign began.
Is violence against Ukrainians on the rise in Poland?
ACLED’s Magda Anastasijević comments on the sharp rise in physical attacks targeting Ukrainians in Poland in 2026.
Does the Mexican government’s list of critical journalists mean they face more danger in the future?
ACLED's Latin America Senior Analyst comments on the recent events by the Mexican government circling out journalists critical of the administration.