How to Use Why This War
Get the most from our conflict intelligence platform.
Getting Started in 3 Steps
Explore the Dashboard
Start on the homepage for a high-level overview. Key metrics, recent events, and visualizations update regularly.
Filter & Drill Down
Use filter controls to narrow by region, date, type, or severity. Click any event or data point for detailed information.
Track Changes Over Time
Use timeline and historical views to understand trends. Bookmark pages to stay current.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why This War and who is it for?
Why This War is a free, publicly accessible platform that provides in-depth explainers on the historical causes, geopolitical factors, and root issues behind ongoing wars worldwide. Designed for journalists, researchers, policy analysts, students, and NGO workers. No registration or payment required.
Where does data come from?
Data is sourced from ACLED, SIPRI, Uppsala Conflict Data Program, UN agencies, official government sources, and verified OSINT. Primary sources are cited where available.
How often is data updated?
Breaking events are updated within 24-48 hours. Statistical summaries are reviewed weekly or monthly. Each section shows its last-updated timestamp.
Is this platform free?
Entirely free with no registration required. Sustained through advertising. No paywalls or premium tiers.
Can I cite this data in my research?
Yes, with attribution to the platform and original primary source. For bulk data access or partnerships, contact us at contact@why-this-war.vercel.app.