Who We Are?
Our Mission
To expose, analyze, and communicate the underlying systems of conflict, crime, and displacement shaping western Myanmar and its borderlands — through verified data, professional reporting, and policy-oriented analysis.
ASF strives to:
Document the truth behind disinformation and armed propaganda.
Trace transnational crime, narcotics, and trafficking networks that finance violence.
Amplify credible field-verified information for humanitarian and policy response.
Promote regional awareness and accountability in line with international norms.
Research Focus Areas
ASF combines Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), field-based reporting, and data visualization to provide a balanced picture of Arakan’s evolving landscape. Each publication is designed to meet international analytical standards and contribute to the global policy dialogue on Myanmar’s crisis.
Our Core Values
Integrity: All information undergoes multi-source verification before publication.
Neutrality: ASF maintains analytical independence from all political or armed entities.
Confidentiality: Sources and field data are protected through secure protocols.
Accountability: Every report is open to scrutiny and factual review.