The 50 Minerals Critical to U.S. Security

This graphic lists all minerals that are deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the United States. Read more

A Recent History of U.S. Sanctions on Russia

Russia faces a multitude of U.S. sanctions for its participation in global conflicts. This infographic lists who and what has been impacted. Read more

The Science of Nuclear Weapons, Visualized

Nuclear weapons have devastating effects, but the science of how they work is atomically small. So, how do nuclear weapons work? Read more

Mapped: All the World’s Military Personnel

Which countries have the biggest militaries in the world? This map reveals all the world’s military personnel. Read more

Mapped: The State of Global Democracy in 2022

We map the state of global democracy, as the Democracy Index hits its lowest point since the inception of the index in 2006. Read more

33 Problems With Media in One Chart

In this infographic, we catalog 33 problems with the social and mass media ecosystem. Read more

News Explainer: The Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is currently in an economic crisis with over $50 billion in debt and consumer inflation at 39%. So how did they get here? Read more

Explainer: What Drives Gasoline Prices?

Gasoline prices across the U.S. have reached record-highs. Why? This graphic helps explain what factors influence the cost of gasoline. Read more

Which Countries Trust Their Government, and Which Ones Don’t?

There is a clear correlation between trust in government and trust in public institutions, but a few countries buck the trend. Read more

Ranked: Top 10 Countries by Military Spending

As geopolitical tensions began to heat up around the world, which nations were the top military spenders in 2021? Read more