What Civil War Means
Civil war isn’t just “a lot of fighting.” It’s when people inside the same country—usually the government and one or more organised groups—take up
September 28, 2025
Research & analysis
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Every published ConflictMeter research article and explainer, newest first. The archive preserves older analysis as new work is added, while the main Research page remains a curated front door to the latest and most useful material.
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Can Civil War Happen In The UK?
Could the United Kingdom experience large-scale civil unrest or internal political conflict? ConflictMeter does not answer that question with a probability. Instead, it measures
June 30, 2025
How Does Civil Unrest Affect the Economy?
Civil unrest—whether it comes in the form of mass protests, strikes, political violence, or large-scale demonstrations—has far-reaching impacts not just on public safety, but
June 23, 2025
How Does Civil War Impact a Country?
Civil war is one of the most devastating crises a nation can experience. Unlike external wars, civil wars tear at the very fabric of
May 31, 2025
Where is there Civil Unrest?
Archive context: This article discusses events and interpretations at its original publication date. For the latest published evidence, explore the country profiles and new
May 26, 2025
Measuring Civil-Conflict Conditions with Data: How ConflictMeter Works
ConflictMeter does not attempt to predict the date or probability of civil unrest. It measures something narrower and more inspectable: how closely current conditions
May 21, 2025
Mali’s Political Crisis Deepens: Civil Unrest Escalates Amid Crackdown on Democracy
Archive context: This article discusses events and interpretations at its original publication date. For the latest published evidence, explore the country profiles and new
May 16, 2025
Trump’s Proposal to Suspend Habeas Corpus: A Civil Unrest Risk Assessment
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller says Trump is considering suspending habeas corpus In a recent development, White House Deputy Chief of
May 11, 2025
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