Asia-Pacific
Regional Overview Archive

Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest ACLED data on political violence and protest trends around the world, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.

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Regional Overview: East Asia
22-28 May 2021

2 June 2021

Last week in East Asia, a bill, which would allow the Japanese government to have more control on real estate purchases located near facilities considered important for national security, triggered protests in Japan. In Mongolia, members of a prominent democratic movement held a protest in Ulaanbaatar to demand the Supreme Court stay independent from political…

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Regional Overview: South Asia and Afghanistan
22-28 May 2021

2 June 2021

Last week in South Asia, clashes remarkably intensified between the Taliban and Afghan forces, with territorial gains and lethal offensives by both parties across the country. The Taliban’s connection to Al Qaeda was put into question as members from both groups were killed in airstrikes last week. Meanwhile, Baloch separatists targeted security forces and civilians…

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Regional Overview: Southeast Asia
8-21 May 2021

27 May 2021

Over the last two weeks in Southeast Asia, demonstrations against the military coup in Myanmar continued as anti-coup protesters marked the 100th day of military rule in the country. Although such demonstrations have gradually been decreasing over the weeks following deadly crackdowns by the junta, armed resistance against the junta has been increasing. Over the…

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