Nothing is certain in politics until the results are in. Here's a roundup of the most surprising longshot victories in American history.
Maps can distort the size and shape of countries. This visualization puts the true size of land masses together from biggest to smallest.
Humans are hardwired to make mental mistakes called cognitive biases. Here are common biases that can shape political opinion, and even elections.
Global press freedom improved slightly in 2019, but censorship, intimidation, and violence remain a fact of life for many journalists around the world.
A data-driven look at America's nuclear weapons arsenal – both location and deployment, and the costs associated with refurbishing an aging nuclear program.
China has become the world's major trading partner – and now, 128 of 190 countries trade more with China than they do with the United States.
This infographic looks at who is giving – and who is receiving – the billions of dollars in foreign aid that flows between countries each year.
A look at how Chinese diplomacy spending is fueling global megaprojects, as well as growing the country's influence on the world stage.
This visualization shows the global inequality gap — a difference in the standards of living around the world, as well as how it's changed over 200...
This graphic estimates the direct and indirect costs associated with violence, and explores how they are negatively impacting the global economy.
