“military” Charts
Hoping for Peacekeeping, Addicted to Warmaking »
The UN has seen a substantial leap in its budget in just the last decade, jumping from $1.5 billion in…
How Do Americans Feel About the Bergdahl Exchange? »
Pew Research Center and USA TODAY found that while this specific prisoner exchange is viewed negatively, most think the U.S.…
US military budget exceeded the next top 8 countries »
Though defense spending in the US fell by 7.8% in 2013, it still amounted for 37% of the share's world…
America: Our Shifting Priorities »
For the first time since 2013, Americans' focus has shifted away from the economy as the United States' top priority.…
Putting America's Military Spending Into Perspective »
Each year, the United States spends about 700 billion dollars on military expenses, a number that rivals the total military…
How To Deal With ISIS, According To Americans »
The vast majority of Americans agree that action must be taken against ISIS. While simply providing humanitarian support to refugees…
Does America Want Atheists in Its Military? »
The resounding answer is yes. Only 7% believe that atheists should be prohibited from joining the military, while 17% remain…
Americans: After Costly Interventions, No More Bill-Footing »
A comfortable majority of Americans take a more realist perspective concerning national security: we should only get involved militarily if…
Americans Believe Vets Have Worse Healthcare than Detainees »
A poll released by FOX News shows half of Americans believe Guantanamo Bay Detainees receive better healthcare than U.S. veterans.…
Deadliest War in US History: Civil War »
Throughout US history, the Civil War has been the deadliest major conflict. It represents over 50 percent of US military…
Contribution to UN Mission, Personnel (March 2014) »
This chart shows the nationalities of the makeup of the UN Armed Forces. The largest contributors may surprise you when…
The Costs of Our Overseas Military Presence »
Americans have long been frustrated by inequitable burden sharing, with many of our wealthy allies spending a fraction of what…
Less Than 12% of U.S. Military Sexual Assaults Get Reported »
Military court prosecutes 18% of reported sexual assaults, which ultimately means that the court prosecutes 2% of all military sexual…
U.S. Defense Spending Dwarfs Rest of the World »
The United States spends 58% of the total defense dollars paid out by the world's top 10 military powers, which…
Child Abuse in Army Families Skyrockets 30% in Last Year »
While the high rate of rape in the US military has recently garnered intense public attention, other epidemics such as…
Defend us first? US Military's Role in the World »
Americans increasingly want the military to be concentrating on the defense of the country before the maintenance of world stability…
US Supports Combat Roles for Women, Vets Slightly Less »
Veterans and military families are less likely to support close combat roles for women in the US military in comparison…
America Warming Up to Women in the Military »
Those believing women in the military is a good thing outnumber those believing the opposite by 3 to 1. As…
ISIS: Only a Common Enemy Could Bring Us Together »
Military intervention against ISIS is drawing a great deal of bipartisan support. In the past such national camaraderie led to…
Discretionary Spending 2015: $1.15 Trillion »
This is how President Obama proposes allocating $1.16 trillion in discretionary spending in fiscal year 2015. Discretionary spending, which accounts…
The Role Of Women In The Military »
Women have frequently proven that they can handle themselves in military combat roles, but does that mean that the general…
Who Is Bowe Bergdahl? »
Without a doubt, Bowe Bergdahl has been a figure of controversy since he disappeared from his stationed military base in…
The Cost Of Air Superiority »
Maintaining military superiority in the air is an expensive task, requiring the most advanced, and sophisticated military aircraft. Topping the…
The American Public Wants To Drone On »
Despite the ambiguous morality and the potential collateral damage, the majority of Americans stand firmly behind the US's use of…
Younger Americans Have Confidence in the Military's Strength »
Americans aged 18 - 49 are more confident in the relative power of the armed forces than are their elders.…
Americans Are Starting to Doubt Our Military Power »
Americans of all ideological dispositions are increasingly worried that the United States is not spending enough on its defense. Over…
Women in the Military (2013) »
In all branches of the military, women still make up less than twenty percent of the forces.
The Commander-In-Chief Lacks Military Support »
President Obama may be the leader of America's armed forces, but that doesn't mean that he is particularly popular among…
For These Countries, #Jihad-ism Is a Real Threat »
In these five countries in the past month alone, jihadist attacks have been the cause of over 4,400 deaths. Some…
Which Institutions Receive Most Support in Emerging Nations? »
The military receives the most support from the populations of emerging and developing countries, followed closely by the media and…
Vets Nearly Twice as Likely to Oppose Gays Serving Openly »
In comparison to the whole of the US population, veterans and military families are much less likely to support gays…
Trading Military Service For Citizenship »
While the majority of Americans believe that illegal immigrants that serve in the military should be provided a special path…
Americans Torn on Allowing Illegal Immigrants in the Army »
Americans are uncertain as to whether or not illegal immigrants should be allowed to serve in the military. A plurality…
World Hunger in Perspective »
The UN places the cost to eliminate world hunger at $30 billion a year. In comparison, the US spends more…
What Does It Cost The U.S. To Make A Bomb? »
With the United States expanding its airstrikes against ISIS, just how much is the country paying per bomb? Cheaper than…
How Do We Perceive Our Military Interventions? »
President Obama recently announced that the US military will engage ISIS in Iraq and Syria. While public support for the…