What's driving conflict today? A review of global trends
ACLED’s conflict data shed light on how governments and armed groups are changing the global political landscape.
Analysis
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Andrea Carboni
Head of Analysis
Dr. Andrea Carboni is the Head of Analysis at ACLED. In this role, he is responsible for designing, overseeing ACLED’s research. He is also a Research Fellow in the School of Global Studies at the University of Sussex, United Kingdom. He has also worked as a consultant for several organizations, including Mercy Corps, the European Institute of Peace, and the International Institute for Strategic Studies, among others. Andrea holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Sussex and an MA in European and International Studies from the University of Trento, Italy.
Content by this author
Violence Targeting Local Officials | Inaugural Special Issue
Our inaugural special issue examines trends in violence targeting local officials in the European Union, Ukraine, Mexico, Brazil, the Philippines, and South Africa.
The rising tide of physical attacks on European politicians | euobserver
Intimidation and violence against local officials are becoming a disturbing feature of European public life.
A barometer of Houthi repression: Governance and infighting in Ibb governorate
Houthi repression, political dissent, tribal disorder, and infighting in Ibb, Yemen.
Conflict Watchlist 2024 | Sudan: Setting the Stage for a Long War
An overview of Sudan's ongoing conflict with the SAF and RSF and its humanitarian implications.
Political Violence and the 2023 Nigerian Election
Analysis of political violence in Nigeria during the 2023 elections, highlighting historical and recent events.
Conflict Watchlist 2023: Nigeria
Nigeria: Historic Elections Threatened by Insecurity, focusing on security crises affecting elections.
A New Season of Unrest in Lebanon
Overview of political unrest and violence in Lebanon from 2019 to 2021.
Past events
ACLED Conflict Index & 2026 Watchlist Virtual Launch
How will conflict change in 2026? Watch the virtual launch of our annual Conflict Index and Watchlist, offering a data-driven look at global conflict trends.
Webinar | ACLED Conflict Index & 2025 Watchlist
Watch the recorded launch of our ACLED Conflict Index & 2025 Watchlist where ACLED President & CEO Clionadh Raleigh, Head of Data Science Katayoun Kishi, and Head of Analysis Andrea Carboni discuss the findings.
