Why Does the Iran Conflict Keep Escalating?
Prof. Clionadh Raleigh, ACLED founder and CEO, comments on Iran’s strategy of continued escalation and why the current cycle could drag on indefinitely.
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Are demonstrations in Cuba happening more often, and can they make a difference?
On Tuesday evening, groups of Cubans took to the streets across the island in protest after its third nationwide blackout since the beginning of the year. ACLED answers four commonly asked questions to unpack the situation:
How did South Africa's 30 June 2026 anti-illegal migration demonstrations unfold?
ACLED’s Senior Africa Analyst, Ladd Serwat, and ACLED’s Regional Desk Coordinator for Africa and North America, Susanna Deetlefs, comment on the scale of anti-migrant demonstrations and violence in South Africa on 30 June.
Why does the Philippine vice president’s impeachment trial matter?
ACLED’s Philippines Senior Research Assistant Tomas Buenaventura comments on the kick-off the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte, vice president of the Philippines and daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Ukraine at a pivotal moment? Three developments to watch ahead of the NATO summit
Eastern Europe Research Manager, Olha Polishchuk, comments on the war's shifting dynamics ahead of NATO summit.
How is incel ideology becoming one of Canada's deadliest extremist threats?
ACLED’s Kieran Doyle comments on incel-linked violence in Canada.
Why are extremist groups targeting Pride Month again?
ACLED’s Kieran Doyle comments on anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrations in the US.
Has conflict strengthened Iran's hardliners?
ACLED’s Clionadh Raleigh comments on Iran’s leadership and the funeral of Ali Khamenei
Battle for Anefis: What's happening in northern Mali?
ACLED’s West Africa Senior Analyst Héni Nsaibia comments on how the JNIM–FLA alliance is testing the Malian regime and its Russian partners
Is the ADF expansion threatening Ebola containment in the DRC?
ACLED’s Senior Africa Analyst, Ladd Serwat, comments on how the expansion of militant operations is undermining critical health infrastructure