Regional Overview: Middle East | August 2023
Overview of recent significant events in Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.
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Salma Eissa
Middle East Research Manager
Salma Eissa is a Middle East Research Manager at ACLED and has been with the organization since October 2017. Salma has an MA in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. She has over 10 years of experience in the Egyptian civil society and research and academia sectors and has a keen interest in political analysis and trends and patterns of political violence in the MENA region. She is fluent in Arabic and English.
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Regional Overview: Middle East | July 2023
Summary of key political and military developments in Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen.
Regional Overview: Middle East | May 2023
Report on increased violence and political tensions in Iran, Israel, Gaza Strip, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen.
Regional Overview: Middle East | March 2023
Iran and Saudi Arabia's diplomatic ties, Yemen violence, US-Iran tensions in Syria, Israeli protests, Palestine unrest, and Iraq's electoral law changes.
Regional Overview: Middle East | February 2023
Coverage of recent political violence in the aftermath of earthquakes in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Israel and Palestine.
Regional Overview: Middle East <br/>December 2022
Key regional events including demonstrations, violence, and political tensions in Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Israel and Palestine, Jordan, and Iran.
A Sudden Surfacing of Strength: Evaluating the Possibility of an IS Resurgence in Iraq and Syria
Evaluating the potential resurgence of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria amid shifting historical contexts and recent developments.
Iraq’s October Revolution: Six Months On
Iraq's October Revolution examines the ongoing protest movement and geopolitical tensions.
Past events
Webinar | A perpetual state of war? An analysis of IDF and Palestinian armed group tactics in the West Bank and Gaza
Watch the recorded webinar held on 29 May 2025 for in-depth analysis of these developments, the evolving strategies of Palestinian armed groups, and the political dynamics driving the escalation — followed by a Q&A.
