What Did World Leaders Study at School?

The vast majority of heads of government have some sort of post-secondary education, but their areas of study vary greatly. Read more

California Cannabis: A Golden Opportunity With Unique Challenges

With 39 million people and the world’s 5th largest economy, the California cannabis market has immense potential – that is, if companies can navigate it. Read more

This Fascinating World Map was Drawn Based on Country Populations

Look at global population in a whole new light, when countries on the world map are drawn based on population numbers instead of their usual borders. Read more

Animation: Over 50 Years of U.S. Discretionary Spending in 1 Minute

This stunning one minute animation breaks down U.S. government discretionary spending from 1963 all the way until today. Read more

Ranking the World’s Most Valuable Nation Brands

In a global marketplace, a country’s national image can be one of its most valued assets or a challenging liability. See how nation brands do in this ranking. Read more

Map: A Visual Guide To Europe’s Member States

Europe has members in at least four major treaty groups. This map shows how these groups fit into the big picture of Europe’s member states. Read more

Map: China’s Provinces Rival Countries in Population Size

With 1.4 billion people living in the country’s 33 distinct regions, each of China’s provinces has a population that is equal to that of a major country. Read more

Animation: 200 Years of U.S. Immigration As Tree Rings

Since 1830, there have been four major waves of U.S. immigration – and this unique video depicts the influx of immigrants as rings in a tree trunk. Read more

Visualizing Corruption Around the World

Which countries are the most (and least) corrupt? This world map shows the figures for the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2018. Read more

The Top Global Risks in 2019

This year’s Global Risks Report helps put the world’s most pressing issues into focus by identifying the top risks for 2019. Read more