The Wartime Transformation of AQAP in Yemen
An analysis of AQAP's evolution from expansion to retrenchment in Yemen from 2015 to 2020.
Analysis
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Andrea Carboni
Head of Analysis
Dr. Andrea Carboni is the Head of Analysis at ACLED. In this role, he is responsible for designing, overseeing ACLED’s research. He is also a Research Fellow in the School of Global Studies at the University of Sussex, United Kingdom. He has also worked as a consultant for several organizations, including Mercy Corps, the European Institute of Peace, and the International Institute for Strategic Studies, among others. Andrea holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Sussex and an MA in European and International Studies from the University of Trento, Italy.
Content by this author
Breaking the Barriers: One Year of Demonstrations in Lebanon
One year on from the October uprising in Lebanon, socio-political crises continue amid protests.
CDT Spotlight: Protest and Conflict in Ukraine
A looming recession threatens unrest in Ukraine amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
CDT Spotlight: A New Wave of Unrest in Lebanon
After a months-long lull, protest and riot activity has resurged in Lebanon. ACLED Research Analyst Andrea Carboni tracks the latest bout of unrest.
CDT Spotlight: Yemen
ACLED Research Analyst Andrea Carboni examines conflict patterns in Yemen amid UN calls for a ceasefire to address the coronavirus pandemic.
Yemen's Fractured South: ACLED's Three-Part Series
ACLED’s analysis on the fragmentation of state authority in Southern Yemen, broken down into three parts.
Assessing Political Violence and Demonstrations in the United States: ACLED Pilot Data and Preliminary Findings
Snapshot of US political violence and protest landscape from ACLED's three-month pilot project, spotlighting trends ahead of 2020 election.
Inside Ibb: A Hotbed of Infighting in Houthi-Controlled Yemen
The article examines the Houthi governance in northern Yemen, highlighting local opposition and destabilizing infighting.
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ACLED Conflict Index & 2026 Watchlist Virtual Launch
How will conflict change in 2026? Join ACLED on Thursday, 11 December, for the virtual launch of our annual Conflict Index and Watchlist, offering a data-driven look at global conflict trends. Register now!
Past events
Webinar | ACLED Conflict Index & 2025 Watchlist
Watch the recorded launch of our ACLED Conflict Index & 2025 Watchlist where ACLED President & CEO Clionadh Raleigh, Head of Data Science Katayoun Kishi, and Head of Analysis Andrea Carboni discuss the findings.
