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 ( 14 March 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 | 5 March 2025
Q&A: Who are the pro- and anti-Yoon groups leading demonstrations in South Korea?
In this Q&A, ACLED’s East Asia Pacific Research Manager, Hangyu Lee, explains who has been participating in South Korea’s recent mass demonstrations.
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.