Each week, we'll share with you some of the most compelling numbers in our studies.
5 research stations
Satellite imagery shows that construction has begun on a fifth research facility as China looks to expand its influence in the Antarctic.
SOURCE: "Frozen Frontiers: China’s Great Power Ambitions in the Polar Regions" by CSIS's Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., and Aidan Powers-Riggs.
450 gigawatts
At the end of 2022, India had installed 120 gigawatts of renewable energy. Subnational cooperation will be essential to deliver its 2030 renewable energy target of 450 gigawatts.
SOURCE: "Accelerate: 175: A Plan for Targeted Renewable Energy Cooperation with Key Indian States" by CSIS's Neelima Jain and Richard M. Rossow.
2.8 percent
The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook forecasts a slowdown in global growth, from 3.4 percent in 2022 to 2.8 percent in 2023, with a medium-term growth forecast of around 3 percent per year—well below the historical average.
SOURCE: "Spring Meetings Readout: Outcomes and Next Steps" by CSIS's Stephanie Segal.
7 key technologies
CSIS experts identified seven technologies that could make a difference in future warfighting. The seven technologies include quantum sensing and computing, biotechnology, AI, and more.
SOURCE: "Seven Critical Technologies for Winning the Next War" by CSIS's Emily Harding and Hashana Ghoorhoo.
By the Numbers is composed weekly by Claire Dannenbaum, Claire Smrt, and the External Relations team.
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