Clionadh Raleigh

Clionadh Raleigh is a prominent political scientist and the founder and director of the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), an organization that compiles and analyzes data on political violence and protest around the world. Her extensive research focuses on understanding the complexities of armed conflicts, including their impact on civilian populations and the dynamics of various armed groups involved in these conflicts. Raleigh's insights into the current state of global violence highlight alarming trends, marking 2023 as one of the most violent years since World War II, with her work shedding light on the intricate factors contributing to the rise in global armed conflicts.