10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2019
Analysis of the top flashpoints in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East covering key developments and predictions for 2019.
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Charles Vannice
Training Coordinator
Charles is the Training Coordinator at ACLED and has been with the organization since 2010, originally hired as an Africa researcher. He currently coordinates methodological training for all new and current researchers, as well as for ACLED’s external partners. Charles holds a BS in Political Science from the University of Central Missouri and a BS in Secondary Education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His interests include insurgency and politically driven conflict with a focus on East Africa and Nigeria. Charles’ past research includes work with the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas, where his focus was on the Indian sub-continent and Afghanistan.
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Will the Military’s Focus on the Fulani Threat Allow for a Resurgence of Boko Haram?
Nigerian government battles Boko Haram while dealing with Fulani militia raids.
Has Kenya’s participation in AMISOM bolstered them as a regional power?
Evaluation of AMISOM's operations in Somalia and Kenya's military expenditure and operations.
Al Shabaab on the March?
Al Shabaab has resumed attacks in Kenya and captured targets in Somalia.
The Defeat of Boko Haram in Nigeria?
Infographic exploring Boko Haram conflict in Nigeria with insights from ACLED researchers.
Will the Ethiopian government be open to democratic reforms despite this week's emergency declaration?
Anti-government protests in Ethiopia escalate, leading to political turmoil and state of emergency.
Somalia - Has the recent western involvement in Somalia been effective?
US military activities against Al-Shabaab in Somalia have increased since 2017, with mixed impacts.
Why has violent Fulani activity increased sharply over a short period?
Analysis of increased violent activity by the Fulani nomadic group in Nigeria, January 2018.
