How the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Impacts Science and Academia

What is the impact of war on science and academia? We examine how nations and the scientific community have responded to the conflict Read more

Ranked: The World’s Most and Least Powerful Passports in 2023

How strong is your passport? This ranking showcases the most and least powerful passports based on their ease of access to countries globally. Read more

Timeline: Cannabis Legislation in the U.S.

At the federal level, cannabis is illegal, but state laws differ. This graphic looks at the timelines of cannabis legislation in the U.S. Read more

Mapped: The State of Democracy Around the World

How many countries globally are true democracies? This map showcases the state of democracy in every country worldwide. Read more

Charting the Rise of America’s Debt Ceiling

By June 1, a debt ceiling agreement must be finalized. The U.S. could default if politicians fail to act—causing many stark consequences. Read more

How Do Chinese Citizens Feel About Other Countries?

What is the Chinese public’s view of world powers? This visual breaks down Chinese sentiment towards other countries. Read more

Mapped: World’s Top 40 Largest Military Budgets

War in Europe has caused Ukraine’s military spend to jump up by 640%. How do the world’s largest military budgets compare? Read more

Visualizing the BRICS Expansion in 4 Charts

We provide a data-driven overview of how the recent BRICS expansion will grow the group’s influence and reach. Read more

Mapped: The Age of U.S. Senators, by State

How old is the country’s political establishment? We map the age of U.S. senators in every U.S. state to find out. Read more

Charted: The Number of North Korean Defectors (1998-2023)

Why are the number of North Korean defectors decreasing? We cover the number of defectors by year and map their perilous escape routes. Read more