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Middle East Conflict Monitor
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What is behind Syria's fuel-price protests?
ACLED’s Syria analyst, Muaz Al Abdullah, comments on the widening protests over fuel-price increases and growing economic grievances
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.
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.
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
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.
Will Israeli elections bring more military action in Gaza?
ACLED’s Middle East Analyst, Nasser Khdour, comments on Israel’s latest military operation in Gaza and what it means for the war ahead of the 2026 Israeli elections
Why are students protesting in Syria’s al-Suwayda?
ACLED's Syria Analyst, Muaz Al Abdullah, comments on how education is becoming a flashpoint in tensions between Syria’s government and pro-autonomy factions in al-Suwayda
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What is behind Syria's fuel-price protests?
ACLED’s Syria analyst, Muaz Al Abdullah, comments on the widening protests over fuel-price increases and growing economic grievances
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.
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.
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
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.
Will Israeli elections bring more military action in Gaza?
ACLED’s Middle East Analyst, Nasser Khdour, comments on Israel’s latest military operation in Gaza and what it means for the war ahead of the 2026 Israeli elections
Why are students protesting in Syria’s al-Suwayda?
ACLED's Syria Analyst, Muaz Al Abdullah, comments on how education is becoming a flashpoint in tensions between Syria’s government and pro-autonomy factions in al-Suwayda
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.
Is the Houthi-Saudi escalation changing the dynamics of Yemen’s war?
Sherwan Hindreen Ali, ACLED’s Middle East Analyst, comments on the Houthis continuous attacks on Saudi targets despite mounting losses and renewed fighting with IRG forces