The view from Mekelle: Inside Ethiopia's escalating conflict
The political and security situation in Tigray is entering a new phase. In May 2026, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) reinstated the Tigray regional government that was in place before the ...
1 Okt 57min
WEBINAR: Are China’s oceanic tensions entering a new phase?
Beijing’s operations around Taiwan are increasingly extending into Taiwan’s eastern waters. Its sustained presence since 2025 has signaled readiness for a potential blockade, while expanded maritime l...
25 Sep 59min
REPORT: Mining and drug trafficking drive conflict between armed groups in Colombia’s northern Antioquia
Violence between armed groups in northern Antioquia is likely to intensify, driven by illicit economies and shifting alliances, despite the government’s offensive. Author: Tiziano Breda View the chart...
16 Sep 7min
REPORT: Escalating violence threatens some of Colombia’s most visited travel destinations
In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the Gulf Clan and ACSN are intensifying their fight for control of illicit revenues. Author: Tiziano Breda View the charts and maps in the full report: ACLEDdata.c...
9 Sep 9min
REPORT: Security operations to protect avocado production reshape criminal risks across Michoacán
The state’s response to criminal groups’ extortion of Mexico’s agricultural economy is likely to push criminal groups to adapt their tactics and areas of operation. Author: Sandra Pellegrini View the ...
26 Aug 9min
REPORT: Drones are re-shaping armed group warfare in Latin America
Drones are becoming not only cheaper and faster to deploy in Latin America, but increasingly diffuse and lethal. Author: Tiziano Breda View the charts and maps in the full report: ACLEDdata.com This e...
26 Aug 11min
REPORT: As drone attacks on Ukraine intensify, Eastern Europe is straining to counter the spillover
While Russia and Ukraine attempt to destroy each other’s energy infrastructure and export capacity, continued drone spillover is likely. Author: Cristian Vlas View the charts and maps in the full repo...
24 Aug 6min
