Iran: Where and how US-Israeli strikes are harming civilians
So far, most harm has occurred during attacks on military, security, and state-linked sites. If the US attacks critical infrastructure, that could change.
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While all eyes are on the Iran conflict, settler violence is surging in the West Bank
Violence involving settlers in March has killed at least eight Palestinians — the highest monthly total in ACLED’s decade of data for Palestine.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend: How armed group alliances are shaping the battle for South Kivu
The violence in eastern DRC is increasingly shaped not only by military forces or the M23, but by the non-state armed group alliances that support them.
The recent territorial clashes within Myanmar’s Brotherhood Alliance signal a shift toward Beijing
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army has taken control of Kutkai from the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, reflecting shifting strategic dynamics.
Conflict with Iran-backed factions is upending the US’ Iraq exit strategy
The United States’ strikes on Iran prompted retaliatory attacks in Iraq that could lead to a prolonged period of conflict.
Iran targets the global oil market: Gulf energy and the Strait of Hormuz are under fire
Iran has retaliated against Israel’s attacks on its oil facilities by attacking energy infrastructure and shipping vessels across the Gulf and in the Strait of Hormuz.
Can US and Israeli strikes destabilize Iran's domestic security apparatus?
Recent strikes on paramilitary forces signal intensified efforts to weaken the Islamic Republic’s internal structures.
Iran may be a turning point for US regime change objectives in Latin America
Operation Epic Fury may divert US resources from the Caribbean, limit domestic appetite for further campaigns, and alter the political calculus for Cuba and Venezuela.
Israel prepares a ground invasion in Lebanon as Hezbollah formally joins the war
The Israel Defense Forces are poised to rapidly escalate their operations in the south.
Ukraine war: How six new trends are shaping the conflict
Relentless drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure resulting in blackouts across Ukraine, increasing Russian sabotage in Europe, and Ukraine’s long-range attacks on Russian energy characterized the war in 2025.