Economic shockwaves from the Iran war fuel protests across South Asia
Mounting demonstrations over rising costs have been recorded in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Nepal
ACLED’s latest analysis on Nepal.
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Asia-Pacific: Local officials increasingly become the target of rioters’ grievances
In 2025, Asia Pacific was once again the leading region of violence targeting local officials owing to attacks by rioters and non-state armed groups.
Pearl Pandya on South Asia’s fears as Iran war targets the Gulf
ACLED’s South Asia Senior Analyst, Pearl Pandya, comments on South Asian countries non-involvement strategy in Iran war
Asia-Pacific Overview: November 2025
TTP attacks led to cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Chinese and Philippine vessels faced off in the South China Sea, and the Ta’ang Army in Myanmar agreed to a ceasefire.
Asia-Pacific Overview: October 2025
Rohingya militants became increasingly active in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state, anti-government demonstrations turned deadly in Nepal, and mass rallies and violent demonstrations against corruption broke out in the Philippines this past month
Monitoring Political Disorder in Nepal: A Joint ACLED, COCAP, and CSC Report
ACLED, COCAP, and CSC report on political violence and demonstration trends in Nepal.