United States & Canada
Pro-Palestine US Student protests nearly triple in April | ACLED Insight
2 May 2024
Note: For the most updated information on the US campus demonstrations, see this Brief updated on 10 May and Special Focus in the April Regional Overview. Pro-Palestine demonstrations involving students in the United…
Read MoreBeyond the Blue Wall: Exploring the Risks of Political Unrest in the 2024 Presidential Election
17 April 2024
Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are vital swing states for securing the presidency in the 2024 election. These three states, however, also have a history of extremist mobilization and recent protest movements, factors that may stoke risks of election-related violence.
Read MoreWill Past US Election Turbulence Strike Again in 2024?
14 March 2024
What does political violence in the US look like, and how is ACLED preparing to monitor trends during the 2024 election cycle?
Read MoreConflict Watchlist 2024 | United States: Intensifying Polarization and the Looming Presidential Election
17 January 2024
Current turbulence in the US threatens to reinvigorate smoldering domestic divides in the lead-up to the elections. A contentious campaign period may lead to intimidation and violence at polling places, as well as renewed mobilization by opportunistic far-right groups around claims of voter fraud, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, and access to abortion.
Read MoreRiding the Tide: The Shifting Identity of the Proud Boys Since the Capitol Riot
14 December 2023
In this update to our 2021 actor profile on the Proud Boys, we analyze ACLED data on key developments in the Proud Boy’s activity from 2021 through 2023, identifying new drivers of mobilization across the country.
Read MoreACLED Conflict Severity Index: January 2023
19 January 2023
Drawing on the latest ACLED data, the Conflict Severity Index assesses four key indicators to identify the most severe forms of conflict, providing new insights into how and where severe conflicts occur.
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