Conflict Monitor
Tracking active wars, regional crises and strategic flashpoints through continuous reporting, structured analysis and long-term geopolitical context.
Conflict in Focus
The central conflict dossier currently receiving expanded editorial coverage from the Grand Strategy Institute.
The Iran War
News, strategic analysis and essential background on the widening conflict involving Iran, Israel, the United States and Iran-aligned armed groups across the Middle East.
Conflicts and Strategic Flashpoints
Each hub combines developing events with timelines, key actors, military context, regional implications and long-term background.
Russia–Ukraine War
Battlefield developments, international support, military strategy, diplomacy and the wider security consequences for Europe.
Israel–Gaza War
Military operations, humanitarian consequences, diplomatic initiatives and the wider regional security environment.
Red Sea Crisis
Maritime attacks, naval deployments, trade disruption and the strategic contest surrounding one of the world's major sea routes.
Taiwan Strait
Chinese military pressure, Taiwan's defence posture, US policy and the strategic balance across the Indo-Pacific.
Sudan Civil War
Fighting between rival armed forces, territorial control, regional involvement and an escalating humanitarian emergency.
Sahel Conflict
Insurgencies, military governments, foreign influence and the weakening regional security order across the Sahel.
Myanmar Civil War
The military junta, resistance forces, ethnic armed organisations and the changing balance of control.
Eastern Congo
Armed groups, regional intervention, mineral competition and persistent instability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Yemen Conflict
Internal divisions, Houthi military operations, regional intervention and the conflict's connection to Red Sea security.
Conflict Risk Levels
Conflict Monitor uses a simple editorial scale to communicate whether a situation involves active large-scale warfare, severe instability, elevated tension or long-term strategic monitoring.
Strategic Regions
Conflict Monitor examines wars in their regional setting, including alliances, trade routes, military deployments and cross-border effects.
Europe
Conventional warfare, NATO security, deterrence and the changing balance between Russia and Europe.
Regional coverageMiddle East
Interstate conflict, proxy networks, energy security, missile warfare and maritime confrontation.
Regional coverageAfrica
Civil wars, insurgencies, military governments, regional rivalries and competition for influence.
Regional coverageIndo-Pacific
Maritime competition, territorial disputes, alliance networks and the strategic balance surrounding China.
Regional coverageLatest Conflict Analysis
Recent strategic assessments, explainers and background articles from the Conflict Monitor archive.
Strategic Dossiers
Permanent reference pages examining the military systems, actors, institutions and geographic chokepoints shaping contemporary conflict.
Nuclear Security
Nuclear programmes, deterrence, proliferation and the institutions governing global nuclear security.
Explore dossier → DOSSIER 02Missile Warfare
Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, long-range strike systems and the evolution of missile defence.
Explore dossier → DOSSIER 03Drone Warfare
Uncrewed systems, loitering munitions, reconnaissance platforms and the transformation of modern battlefields.
Explore dossier → DOSSIER 04Maritime Chokepoints
The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, the Suez Canal and other vital routes.
Explore dossier → DOSSIER 05Proxy Warfare
Armed networks, state sponsorship and the use of non-state forces in regional geopolitical competition.
Explore dossier → DOSSIER 06Air and Missile Defence
Integrated air defence, interception systems and the contest between offensive strike and defensive technology.
Explore dossier → DOSSIER 07Military Alliances
NATO, security partnerships, regional coalitions and the strategic obligations shaping military intervention.
Explore dossier → DOSSIER 08Energy Security
Oil, natural gas, pipelines, infrastructure and the economic impact of disruption in strategic regions.
Explore dossier →How Conflict Monitor Works
Conflict Monitor is an editorial initiative of the Open Chronicle Grand Strategy Institute. It combines current reporting with historical context and structured strategic analysis.
Reports are based on information from established news agencies, official institutions and credible specialist sources.
Events are examined within their military, political, geographic and economic environment.
Claims, official statements and assessments are attributed to their respective sources whenever possible.
Conflict hubs are designed to evolve as events unfold and new analysis becomes available.
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