Regional Overview – Middle East 5 June 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included an increase in airstrikes, shelling, artillery, and missile attacks following the last few weeks of relative calm. Quds Day protests took place across most countries in the Middle East region and various military campaigns escalated in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.…
Branching Out: The Islamic State’s Continued Expansion
ACLED Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik maps the ongoing expansion of the Islamic State in 2019 as the militant group’s global footprint continues to grow. Find more about Islamic State activity around the world here and here.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 28 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a general reduction in conflict in Palestine, anti-corruption demonstrations in Israel and Iraq, and growing tensions between Iran and the US, as well as between Arabs and Kurds.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 21 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a general reduction in conflict, likely a result of the holy month of Ramadan, and increased visibility of women-led protests in Turkey and Iran.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 14 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a surge in conflict along the Gaza border and increased demonstrations in Turkey and Iran related to current political events. Meanwhile, there were several updates in ongoing armed conflicts in Yemen, Iraq, and Syria.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 7 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a surge in conflict along the Gaza border, territorial gains by both sides in Yemen, as well as gains by Turkish and rebel forces in Syria.…
Regional Overview – Middle East 1 May 2019
Developments in the Middle East region last week included a drop in conflict events in Palestine, surges in demonstrations in Turkey and Bahrain in response to violent events, territory gains by Houthi forces in Ad Dali governorate in Yemen, and the 12th round of Syrian peace talks in Astana.…
Revenge of the Kurds: Turkey’s PKK Insurgency from 2016 Onwards
In this infographic, ACLED Middle East Research Manager Tom Hart and Research Analyst Melissa Pavlik map the evolving conflict between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). © 2019 Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).…