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The plague of global terrorism
The number of deaths from terrorism nearly doubled in 2014. Most of these are in the Middle East and Africa—not the West

Schooled by Trump, Americans are learning to dislike their allies
Our polling shows that Americans’ and Europeans’ attitudes towards each other are changing quickly

How politics shapes the world’s time zones
National identities and rivalries still drive changes

A visual guide to critical materials and rare earths
What are they, how are they used and where are they found?
Six charts show the impact of Obamacare
Did it live up to its promises?
Lessons from the happiest countries in the world
What’s their secret?
Ten indicators explain what’s going on with America’s economy
A look at the impact of Trumponomics, as revealed by data