Asia

In a new era of global conflict, US troops are deployed in dozens of countries. Where are they — and why?In a new era of global conflict, US troops are deployed in dozens of countries. Where are they — and why?

As 2023 begins, there are hundreds of thousands of U.S. forces deployed around the world.

Joshua Keating, Global Security Reporter

January 9, 2023

Why Germany and Japan are rebuilding their military power 8 decades after World War IIWhy Germany and Japan are rebuilding their military power 8 decades after World War II

Germany and Japan have antiwar sentiments hardwired into their constitutions; they spent 2022 doing some soul searching and military rebuilding.

Joshua Keating, Global Security Reporter

December 20, 2022

Pakistan was already on edge. Then came the assassination attempt on former prime minister Imran Khan.Pakistan was already on edge. Then came the assassination attempt on former prime minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan is one of the most popular and polarizing figures in one of the most strategically important countries in Asia. Someone tried to kill him on Thursday.

Tom Nagorski, Global Editor

November 3, 2022

China’s economic slowdown is impacting the rest of the world. Which countries will be winners and losers?China’s economic slowdown is impacting the rest of the world. Which countries will be winners and losers?

China’s nearly two-decade-long growth streak appears to be coming to an end. Countries large and small are not prepared for the fallout.

Brian Klein, Special Contributor

October 11, 2022

Mass shootings in Thailand — like the one that claimed 22 children — are rare, but gun ownership isn’t Mass shootings in Thailand — like the one that claimed 22 children — are rare, but gun ownership isn’t

Thailand has more guns per capita than other countries in the region. Those numbers are still nowhere near as high as in the U.S.

Tom Nagorski, Global Editor, and Anna Deen, Data Visualization Reporter

October 6, 2022