Asia-Pacific Overview: July 2026
A Chinese installation in Scarborough Shoal sparked tensions with the Philippines, and the announcement of elections in Pakistani-administered Kashmir sparked deadly unrest.
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ACLED’s latest data and analysis on countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Why does the Philippine vice president’s impeachment trial matter?
ACLED’s Philippines Senior Research Assistant Tomas Buenaventura comments on the kick-off the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte, vice president of the Philippines and daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
What can we expect from Trump and Modi's meeting?
ACLED’s South Asia Senior Analyst, Pearl Pandya, comments on the likelihood of a trade deal between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of their meeting on June 17
Q&A: As South China Sea confrontations ramp up, what’s the risk of open conflict?
Gray zone operations in the disputed waters are more frequent, testing the status quo for the US-China rivalry and allies in the region.
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