“war” 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…
Will you survive the military? »
The answer is a very probable yes. According to the data only 2.84% of people in the military die either…
#saveourveterans: Military Families Disapprove of VA »
Nearly 3 of 4 veterans and military families believe the US Department of Veterans Affairs has not lived up to…
Is Jeter On the Mt. Rushmore of Yankees, Let Alone #1? »
Living in the greater NYC area, I hear every sportscaster talk about how Derek Jeter is one of the, if…
The Drug War - Not So Hidden Racism »
African Americans are disproportionately incarcerated on drug related charges. Clearly the drug war is an instrument of, at least, institutional…
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…
Was Iraq a Mistake? »
The percentage of Americans that consider the invasion of Saddam Hussein's Iraq a mistake has been largely stagnant since midway…
A Tale of Two Wars »
Over the past decade, the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have weighed heavily on the United States' military budget. Peaking…
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…
Do We Live In An Increasingly Dangerous World? »
Despite what some foreign policy hawks might claim, the long term trends in data show an increasingly safer world. War…
US at Odds with Allies over Drones »
In yet another disconnect with most of the world, Americans marginally support the use of drones. With the predictable exception…
Who Has Been Most Impressed By Russia's Power Moves? »
Russia has recently been shaking up world politics and East-West relations with its annexation of Crimea and its role in…
Soldier Suicide »
A survey given to 5,000 non-deployed soldiers recorded suicidal thoughts and actions throughout their lifetime. The survey found that 13.9%…
America's Faulty Memory Of The Iraq War »
When it comes to the Iraq War, Americans aren't quite remembering things right. Although a poll in 2003 revealed that…
Drone Strikes Unpopular in Pakistan »
2/3 Pakistanis oppose drone attacks from the U.S. Drone strikes mainly target the northern Pakistani province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, which is…
U.S. Rubbing Pakistan The Wrong Way »
There has been a recent decline in unfavorable opinions of the United States, but favorability is still low.
Pakistanis Fear India Over al Qaeda »
Over half of Pakistanis list India as a major security threat, over both the Taliban and al Qaeda.
What Keeps the Pakistanis Up At Night? »
What are the Pakistanis worried about? Although both the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban have considerable influence within the nation, worries…
Will We Be Victorious Against ISIS? »
A recent Pew poll found that Americans are generally optimistic regarding our ongoing conflict with ISIS. The majority of the…
Americans Left Wondering About Success in Afghanistan »
Over half of Americans are not sure what to make of US involvement in Afghanistan even after more than a…
Deadliest Sniper »
Simo Häyhä was a Finnish sniper in the Winter War with Russia 1939 - 1940. He amassed his number of…
2013 Saw Record High Number of Refugees Worldwide »
The 2013 level of displacement was the highest on record. 51.2 million people globally had been forcibly displaced. Of the…
Southern Europe Asylum Requests On The Rise »
Among the European regions, southern Europe saw the largest relative increase in asylum seekers. Italy and Turkey accounted for most…
Children Were Largest Refugee Group in 2013 »
The UNHCR reported that refugee numbers hit a record in 2013. Of these, roughly half are children. This is the…
Obama's ISIS War Surprisingly Popular in Arab Nations »
People across Arab nations were asked the question, "In general, do you support or oppose the military airstrikes by the…
Should the United States Reinstate a Military Draft? »
A strong majority of Americans oppose a return to a system of military draft. The United States has not implemented…
Burdens of War: The Post 9/11 Vet Experience »
We talk a lot about the cost of the Iraq War. Veteran's psychological toll is perhaps the greatest cost. In…
The Death Toll in Gaza and Israel »
The death tolls continue to rise in the latest Israel-Palestine conflict, mostly with Palestinian victims in the Gaza strip. As…
Americans Have Little Sympathy For The Palestinians »
The recent conflict between Israel and Palestine has received a good deal of coverage from the American media and has…
The Death Toll of the Syrian Conflict »
A recent study by the Observer found that the number of deaths caused by the ongoing Syrian conflict has risen…
Hourly Spending Distribution on US Military Weapons »
Every hour 3.2 million dollars of tax payer money is spent on nuclear weapons, jet fighters, and cruise missiles. 2.2…
Public Mostly Sure Afghanistan Mission is a Failure »
After a decade of war with Afghanistan, most Americans believe little has been accomplished, or are alienated from the matter…
US Leads Global Nuclear Non-Proliferation, and Nuclear Tests »
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union exploded nearly 85% of all nuclear weapons ever detonated.…
There's Something Seriously Wrong With How We Watch TV »
While over one-in-three Americans tuned in for the most recent Super Bowl Championship, only about a tenth watched the President's…
War in Afghanistan: Least Supported War in American History »
A recent poll taken in December 2013 reveals that less than 20% of surveyed Americans support the war effort in…
