Ocean shipping is the primary mode of international trade. This map identifies maritime choke points that pose a risk to this complex logistic network. Read more
Out of all energy sources, nuclear energy has the smallest partisan gap between Democrats and Republicans. Read more
Employees at big tech companies and financial firms dominate in political donations ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Read more
Companies, unions, trade associations, and other organizations spend billions to lobby the government. Which industries spent the most? Read more
If re-elected, Trump’s national security strategy could have major repercussions for U.S. allies. We show the top 10 countries most at risk. Read more
Visual Capitalist’s inaugural Generational Power Index (GPI) examines the political power held by each generation and their influence on society. Read more
Global military spending is now at a 32-year high. We show countries’ military spending by dollars and as a portion of GDP. Read more
Ranking the the world’s most powerful passports based on access to visa-free destinations. Where does your country fall on the list? Read more
At the national level, Canada and China are top U.S. trading partners. While this generally extends to the state level, there are some surprises too. Read more
American states have some key differences for their favorite news sites. Here’s how they rank by monthly visitors and state popularity. Read more