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Asia-Pacific Overview: May 2026

A decline in TTP attacks may drive Pakistan to continue cross-border military operations, and Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing signaled likely escalation.

Asia-Pacific Overview: May 2026
Militants thrive amid political instability in Pakistan

The contentious domestic political situation will likely create more opportunities for militants to make gains by exploiting local anger in 2025 and make it more difficult for the government to engage in a political dialogue or mount a unified challenge against militants.

Conflict Watchlist 2025: Pakistan (Militants thrive amid political instability in Pakistan-featured image)
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