A Crude Problem For Putin’s Russia

Some countries benefit from having oil as a cheaper input, but Russia is not one of them. Russia is the second largest exporter of oil selling 7.2 million bpd in… Read more

Who Are the Russian Oligarchs?

Russian billionaires have lost more than $38 billion in 2022 because of Western sanctions on Russia in reprisal for the invasion of Ukraine. 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

Which Countries are Buying Russian Fossil Fuels?

While Russia still makes billions from fossil fuel exports, revenues are declining. Here are the largest importers since the start of the invasion. Read more

Charted: The Biggest Wealth Gaps Between Neighboring Countries

Sharing a border means little for these neighboring countries with starkly different economies, as illustrated by their GDP per capita. Read more