From CSIS External Relations <[email protected]>
Subject By The Numbers: al Shabaab Forces, Europe's LNG Imports, Critical Mineral Sourcing, and More
Date February 11, 2024 4:03 PM
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12,000

The UN estimates that al Shabaab continues to field a force of up to 12,000 fighters and "remains undiminished in capacity" since the beginning of the Somali government's offensive against the group.



SOURCE: "Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2024" by CSIS's Catrina Doxsee, Alexander Palmer, and Riley McCabe.

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50 percent

U.S. LNG exports to Europe far exceeded targets for 2022 and 2023. Today, about 50 percent of Europe’s LNG imports come from the United States.



SOURCE: "Geopolitical Significance of U.S. LNG" by CSIS's Kunro Irié, Ben Cahill, and Joseph Majkut.

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80 percent

The Inflation Reduction Act provides incentives for buying a new electric vehicle if certain critical mineral sourcing criteria are met. This sourcing requirement increases steadily, reaching 80 percent in 2027.



SOURCE: "Adding a Critical Minerals Agreement to the AGOA Reauthorization" by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran.

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144 out of 145

Moldova's need for defense is evident given ongoing threats of invasion from Russia, but the country is currently ranked 144 of 145 for military strength in the world.



SOURCE: "Moldova’s Sisyphean Security Struggle" by CSIS's Leah Kieff.

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