Asia-Pacific Overview: April 2026
Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan entered a second month, rido violence peaked in the Philippines, and airstrikes in Myanmar grew deadlier.
Asia-Pacific
ACLED’s latest data and analysis on countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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
The recent territorial clashes within Myanmar’s Brotherhood Alliance signal a shift toward Beijing
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army has taken control of Kutkai from the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, reflecting shifting strategic dynamics.
Pearl Pandya on renewed Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul
ACLED’s South Asia Analyst Pearl Pandya comments on cross-border escalation as Pakistan targets civilian infrastructure in Afghanistan
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