Find all ACLED data and analysis for Asia-Pacific below.
The Asia-Pacific dataset is updated every Tuesday through the most recent Friday.
Curated Data
This file contains all political violence events, demonstration events, and strategic developments recorded in Asia-Pacific from the beginning of ACLED coverage to the present. Please note that historical coverage may vary by country. A full list of country-year coverage is available here.
For an explanation of how ACLED codes and categorizes data, see the ACLED Codebook. For more information, see our Resource Library. Guides specific to Asia-Pacific include:
- Methodology and Coding Decisions for Political Violence and Demonstrations in Afghanistan
- Methodology and Coding Decisions for Political Violence and Demonstrations in China
- Methodology and Coding Decisions for Political Violence and Demonstrations in Myanmar
- Methodology and Coding Decisions for Political Violence and Demonstrations in North Korea
- Methodology and Coding Decisions for the Philippines Drug War
Asia-Pacific ( 02 May 2025 )
Regional Overviews
Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest data on political violence and protest trends, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.
Asia-Pacific Analysis
Q&A | 24 April 2025
Q&A: Will the ceasefires after the earthquake bring peace to Myanmar?
The parallel National Unity Government (NUG), some ethnic armed groups, and the military have declared unilateral ceasefires, but violence persists. ACLED’s Asia-Pacific Senior Analyst Su Mon Thant explains why these ceasefires are unlikely to result in peace.
Regional Data Collection Partners
ACLED partners with a wide range of organizations to collect information in hard-to-access contexts and integrate thematic, regional, and country-level expertise into our data collection program. Click through the list to learn more about our partners in the Asia-Pacific region.