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Conflicts in Asia & the Pacific (2026)

Asia & Pacific conflicts in 2026 — a live map and neutral briefings on every active war and flashpoint in the region, sourced from ACLED, UCDP and CFR.

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Asia & Pacific conflicts at a glance

Asia and the Pacific combine active wars such as Myanmar's with major great-power flashpoints — the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea — and the nuclear-armed India–Pakistan rivalry.

Myanmar civil warthe junta against a nationwide resistance.Taiwan Straitthe China–Taiwan standoff.South China Seaoverlapping maritime claims and incidents.India–Pakistan & Kashmirtwo nuclear states over a disputed region.AfghanistanTaliban rule and the ISIS-K insurgency.Pakistanthe TTP resurgence and Baloch separatism.

How this region fits the global picture

These conflicts are part of the live world conflict map tracking 29 theaters worldwide. Explore other regions: Middle East · Europe · Africa · Americas.

See also our analysis: how many wars are happening now, the deadliest conflicts of 2026, and World War 3 flashpoints.

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest war in Asia in 2026?

Myanmar's civil war is the largest active armed conflict in the region, while the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea are the most dangerous great-power flashpoints.

Is there going to be a war over Taiwan?

No conflict is underway. The Taiwan Strait is a tense standoff with sustained military pressure rather than open war; see the Taiwan Strait briefing for the current picture.

Sources & disclaimer. Data is aggregated from ACLED, UCDP, the CFR Global Conflict Tracker, and Google News. This site is a secondary aggregation, not a primary source. Independently verify all data for high-stakes applications.