Each week, we'll share with you some of the most compelling numbers in our studies.
150
Iranian-linked forces have launched more than 150 attacks on U.S. forces since October 17, with a long-term goal of pushing the United States out of the region.
SOURCE: "What Will the United States Do after the Drone Strike in Jordan?" by CSIS's Jon B. Alterman.
60 percent
U.S. LNG exports have been a critical source of global energy security in the past two years. European LNG demand soared by 60 percent in 2022, and U.S. LNG met much of this demand.
SOURCE: "Biden Administration Pauses New LNG Approvals" by CSIS's Ben Cahill.
75 percent
Africa is the most energy-deficient continent in the world, as it hosts 75 percent of the world’s population without access to electricity.
SOURCE: "Achieving Universal Energy Access in Africa amid Global Decarbonization" by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Sophie Coste.
42 percent
U.S. companies are responsible for over 42 percent of global research and development, dwarfing China and the European Union, which make up roughly 18 percent each.
SOURCE: "The European Union’s Economic Security Strategy Update" by CSIS's Emily Benson, Federico Steinberg, and Pau Alvarez-Aragones.
By the Numbers is composed weekly by Lauren Adler and the External Relations team.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1962 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It seeks to advance global security and prosperity by providing strategic insights and policy solutions to decisionmakers.
