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The Muqawama and Its Enemies: Shifting Patterns in Iran-Backed Shiite Militia Activity in Iraq
23 May 2023
The post-2003 security landscape in Iraq has seen the proliferation of dozens of Shiite militia groups supported by Iran. This report explores the evolution of Iran-backed militia activity around the country from 2019 to 2023.
Read MoreTurkey’s 2023 General Elections and the Kurdish Question
8 May 2023
This report examines how Turkish security forces have dealt with Kurdish separatists at home and abroad during Erdogan’s second mandate as president and in the lead-up to the 2023 elections.
Read MoreAnti-Government Demonstrations in Iran: A Long-Term Challenge for the Islamic Republic
12 April 2023
The mass demonstrations that broke out in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini were not only unique in their geographic spread and longevity, but also in the way they coalesced around a wide range of grievances with the Islamic Republic. This report analyzes the latest data on the movement and examines how it may evolve and impact the regime’s future stability.
Read MoreAl-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: Sustained Resurgence in Yemen or Signs of Further Decline?
6 April 2023
This report follows on from previous ACLED analysis, examining Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s activity from 2021 to the present.
Read MoreConflict Watchlist 2023: Kurdish Regions
8 February 2023
The Kurdish regions — an area spanning northern Syria and Iraq, southeastern Turkey, and northwestern Iran — continued to be the scene of heightened tensions in 2022.
Read MoreConflict Watchlist 2023: Yemen
8 February 2023
Among the deadliest conflicts of the twenty-first century, the war in Yemen has caused at least 158,000 reported fatalities from political violence between January 2015 and December 2022, including over 15,700 civilians killed in direct attacks.
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