Map: Where are American Troops Stationed Overseas?

There are nearly 170,000 active duty American troops stationed overseas. And these 10 countries account for 90% of them. Read more

Which Country is America’s Biggest Enemy?

Using two different polls and glancing through 15 years of data, we see who Americans consider to be their #1 enemy – as well as how it has changed over… Read more

The World’s 15,000 Nuclear Weapons: Who Has What?

Where are the world’s nuclear weapons located, how have these totals changed, and what the heck is going on with North Korea right now? Read more

Visualizing the State of Democracy, by Country

Has the world become more or less free? To find out, this graphic highlights the changing state of democracy in 167 countries since 2006. 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

Visualizing the World’s Top 25 Fleets of Combat Tanks

The tank remains the backbone of modern twenty-first century armies. This infographic shows what countries have the largest combat fleets. 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

The World’s Least Powerful Passports in 2024

Which countries have the least powerful passports? Here’s how economic strength and political factors impact travel freedom in 2024. Read more