📚 CONFLICT RESEARCH HUB
War Data Hub
Curated links to the world's best conflict data — ACLED, ISW, UNHCR, UN OCHA, SIPRI, and more. All in one place.
43 resources found
ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data)
ACLED
Real-time disaggregated data on political violence and protest events. Downloadable datasets covering 100+ countries.
ISW Ukraine War Map
Institute for the Study of War
Daily conflict updates with hand-drawn frontline maps. Gold standard for Ukraine war analysis.
UN OCHA Humanitarian Data Exchange
UN OCHA
Humanitarian datasets for 50+ crises. Displacement, casualties, needs assessments.
UNHCR Global Trends Report
UNHCR
Annual global refugee statistics. Most authoritative displacement figures.
SIPRI Arms Transfers Database
SIPRI
Searchable database of international arms transfers, 1950-present. Country-by-country.
Council on Foreign Relations Global Conflict Tracker
CFR
Interactive map tracking 30+ active conflicts with expert analysis and US interest ratings.
Bellingcat Open Source Investigation Hub
Bellingcat
OSINT investigations using satellite imagery, social media, and open data.
Ukrainian Ministry of Defence Briefings
Ukraine MoD
Official Ukrainian military briefings, casualties claimed, and situation reports.
UN OCHA Gaza Situation Reports
UN OCHA
Bi-weekly situation reports on humanitarian conditions in Gaza with verified statistics.
International Crisis Group
ICG
Deep analysis from field researchers on conflict dynamics, negotiations, prevention.
UNOSAT Conflict Analysis
UNOSAT
UN satellite analysis: damage assessments, urban warfare mapping, displacement zones.
World Bank Fragility Data
World Bank
Fragility, conflict, and violence indicators. Economic impact of conflict datasets.
ICRC Law and Practice
ICRC
International humanitarian law database, Geneva Convention resources, IHL practice.
Global Terrorism Database
START/University of Maryland
Comprehensive open-source database of terrorist attacks worldwide 1970-present.
Sudan War Monitor
Sudan War Monitor
Crowdsourced conflict tracking for the Sudan civil war. Incident mapping.
Human Rights Watch World Report
Human Rights Watch
Annual global human rights documentation, including war crimes evidence and battlefield reporting.
Amnesty International Crisis Response
Amnesty International
Investigations into human rights violations in conflict zones, including weapons use documentation.
Reuters Conflict Coverage
Reuters
Real-time conflict news from Reuters global bureau network. Fact-checked reporting from war zones.
AP News World Coverage
Associated Press
Wire service conflict coverage. Essential for breaking news and verified casualty figures.
BBC Monitoring (Open)
BBC
BBC global conflict coverage. Open access to war reporting from BBC correspondents worldwide.
Jane's Defence Intelligence
Jane's
Professional military intelligence, order of battle data, and equipment analysis. Premium but authoritative.
IISS Military Balance
IISS
Annual assessment of worldwide military capabilities, defense economics, and armed forces data.
Mercy Corps Conflict Analysis
Mercy Corps
Field-based conflict analysis focusing on humanitarian impact and resilience programming.
MSF (Doctors Without Borders) Crisis Briefings
MSF
Medical humanitarian situation reports from MSF field teams in conflict zones.
Oryx Equipment Losses
Oryx
Visual confirmation of vehicle and equipment losses in Ukraine war. Photo-documented database.
NATO Updates on Ukraine
NATO
Official NATO statements, aid packages, and military support documentation.
DeepState UA Map
DeepState UA
Volunteer-maintained real-time frontline map for Ukraine conflict. High update frequency.
VIIRS Active Fires / Conflict Fires
NASA FIRMS
NASA satellite fire detection. Used by OSINT analysts to detect artillery and airstrikes.
Planet Labs Open California
Planet Labs
Commercial satellite imagery provider. Free tier available. Used for conflict damage assessment.
Ukraine Support Tracker (Kiel)
Kiel Institute
Tracks international financial, military, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine by country.
ACLED Conflict Watchlist
ACLED
Annual predictions of countries likely to experience conflict escalation.
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
RFE/RL
US-funded open journalism network. Extensive Ukraine, Russia, Central Asia coverage.
African Union Peace & Security
African Union
AU Peace and Security Council reports on African conflicts, mediation efforts.
UN Security Council Reports
UN Security Council
Official UN Security Council reports on global conflict situations, sanctions, and mandates.
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
Harvard HHI
Research on humanitarian crises, protection of civilians, and accountability mechanisms.
MapAction Operational Maps
MapAction
Humanitarian response maps for crisis zones. GIS support for humanitarian operations.
Liveuamap
Liveuamap
Real-time conflict tracking map aggregating social media, official and independent sources.
Crisis24 Threat Intelligence
Crisis24
Professional threat intelligence for security planners. Travel risk assessments.
Syria Civil War Map
Syria Civil War Map
Dedicated conflict tracking for Syria, updated with frontline changes.
Conflict Monitor (Tony Blair Institute)
Tony Blair Institute
Policy analysis on global conflicts, governance failures, and stabilization strategies.
ReliefWeb Crisis Updates
ReliefWeb
Humanitarian information portal. Aggregates situation reports, maps, infographics for 100+ crises.
OpenStreetMap Humanitarian Team
HOT OSM
Volunteer map-makers providing crisis mapping for humanitarian operations worldwide.
Sentinel Hub EO Browser
Sinergise
Free Copernicus satellite imagery browser. Used for damage assessment and military activity monitoring.