Mapped: Every Country’s Biggest Import Partner
Mapped: Every Country’s Biggest Import Partner
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Halloween 5UX
Five light-hearted Halloween films, picked so the only thing that jumps out at you is a pumpkin. No gore, no jump scares — just ghosts with better comic timing than most comedies.
The World’s Strongest and Weakest Passports in 2026
The World’s Strongest and Weakest Passports in 2026
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America’s Renewable Energy Boom, in One Chart
America’s Renewable Energy Boom, in One Chart
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Mapped: Which Countries Have the Most Academic Freedom?
Mapped: Which Countries Have the Most Academic Freedom?
Key Takeaways
- Czechia ranks first globally for academic freedom, while Myanmar and Nicaragua rank last.
- The U.S. scores 0.40, placing it at a level similar to Bhutan and Thailand.
- India has recorded one of the world’s sharpest declines in academic freedom since 2010.
Globally, university autonomy is eroding. Since 2015, academic freedom has declined in 50 countries, while just nine have recorded improvements.
Charted: How Economic Power Shifted Over 200 Years
Charted: How Economic Power Shifted Over 200 Years
Key Takeaways
- China accounted for the largest share of global GDP in 2025 when adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP).
- The U.S. share of global output peaked at 29.7% during World War II.
- At its 19th-century peak, the British Empire contributed nearly one-quarter of global GDP.
Over the last 200 years, economic leadership has shifted from China to the British Empire, then to the United States, and increasingly back toward Asia.