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China
Coding decisions on state forces, religious and ethnic minorities, arrests, and more
Background
The primary conflict in China is part of a broader, sustained campaign by the government to retain its firm control of power under one-party rule.…
Myanmar
Coding decisions on key armed actors, anti-coup demonstrations, violence in Rakhine state, and more
Background
Coding political violence in Myanmar poses several methodological challenges given the complexity of the many conflicts in the country.…
North Korea
Coding decisions on the DMZ, missile tests, defections, and more
Background
North Korea’s 2020 security gridlock marks the reversal of a peace process that began with the joint participation of both Koreas in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.…
Afghanistan
Coding decisions on the Taliban, external forces, the fall of Kabul, and more
The main conflict in Afghanistan began in 2001, following the US-led NATO invasion in the wake of the 11 September attacks and the subsequent overthrow of the Taliban government.…