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With the US midterm elections now concluded, the risk of renewed large-scale US-Israeli strikes against Iran is growing, raising the prospect of a wider regional war targeting critical infrastructure across the Gulf. Follow the latest updates: bit.ly/4BqPdop

What could Brazil’s next phase of mining development mean for organized crime and mining-related violence? Join our 12 November webinar to examine the growing overlap between criminal violence and mining activities in #Brazil. Register now: bit.ly/4zomz5T

Jihadist violence in the Asia-Pacific rose by 8% in the first nine months of 2026 compared to 2025, with activity concentrated in #Pakistan, the #Philippines, and #Afghanistan. Explore the latest findings: bit.ly/4xP3qsd

Violence is increasingly shaping local politics in South Africa. Since 2018, attacks have killed 173 local administrators and 83 political party representatives, while protests over poor public services have frequently turned violent. #LGE2026 bit.ly/4rFBq9d

ENDF troops and military equipment were seen moving toward Rama in Ethiopia’s #Tigray region yesterday and today, where local sources reported TDF militants in and around the town. In #Mekele, a nighttime vehicle curfew takes effect today. 👉 bit.ly/4z1efIM

Sudan accuses #Ethiopia of allowing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to launch drones from its territory. What does this reveal about the group’s military capabilities and foreign backing? ACLED’s Ali Mahmoud Ali discusses the allegations with @France24_en. youtube.com/watch?v=CiOMa2n4…

💡 Which country recorded the most abduction and forced disappearance events in the first 10 months of 2026? From kidnappings by armed groups to extrajudicial detentions by state forces, ACLED tracks incidents of abduction and forced disappearance of civilians worldwide.

Which countries will rank among the world's most severe conflicts for 2026? Where are patterns of violence changing? And what should we be paying attention to? On 14 December, we’ll publish the annual Conflict Index, providing a global picture of conflict severity. But how do the rankings work? Stay tuned for the launch.

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on organized crime and mining in #Brazil. Join next week’s live conversation on criminal violence, risks facing Indigenous communities, and how mining and security policies could reshape these dynamics. Register now: bit.ly/4zomz5T

🌍 Are you a researcher? ACLED is hiring researchers for Iraq, Yemen, and Ukraine! Join our global team collecting and analysing data on political violence and protest to help inform decisions that reduce violent conflict. 👉 Explore our open positions: bit.ly/4ewpp0Q

#Algeria has authorized a rare military deployment to #Niger amid growing regional tensions over security and energy interests. ACLED’s Héni Nsaibia joins @NewsCentralTV to discuss the developments and their implications for stability in the Sahel: youtube.com/watch?v=UYRzR31C…

US oil firms have profited $130bn during the Iran war, while consumers face rising energy costs. @AJEnglish draws on ACLED data showing at least 172 attacks by Iran and Iran-backed groups on nonmilitary infrastructure across the Gulf. aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2…

What will the US midterms actually change for Donald Trump? While the results might make things more difficult for the Republican Party, will they meaningfully affect Trump's own actions? And how much influence does Congress really have over a president who often acts before lawmakers can hold him accountable? We unpack what’s at stake in the US midterms, partisan loyalty, and whether the results can constrain Trump's military decisions. Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ConflictsOfInteres…

One of #India’s most prominent protest sites has lost its official designation. @Bloomberg cites #ACLED data to demonstrate the site’s significance - since 2016, Jantar Mantar has hosted 616 demonstrations, nearly four times as many as any other location near Parliament. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Over recent months, #Moscow has stepped up its hybrid warfare tactics across #Europe. The threat goes beyond individual acts of sabotage and builds up a pattern of increasing disruption across Europe: bit.ly/4xZdUp9

The Houthis are extending their reach beyond Yemen’s front lines, targeting airports and government facilities. Their evolving tactics could reshape the threat they pose nationwide. Explore our new daily data on strikes across the Middle East: bit.ly/4BqPdop

#Russia’s hybrid campaign against Europe is intensifying. Read more from ‘Sabotage to Escalation: Russia’s hybrid threats ramp up across Europe’: bit.ly/4xZdUp9

With the #US midterm elections approaching, what is driving Americans onto the streets? ACLED has recorded more than 12,600 protests across the US this year. Three issues stand out: opposition to Trump's immigration crackdown, the growing No Kings movement, and resistance to new data centers.