Each week, we'll share with you some of the most compelling numbers in our studies.
57 percent
A survey by the UN Refugee Agency in June 2024 showed that 57 percent of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt still wanted to return to their homes.
SOURCE: "Don’t Rush Syrian Refugees’ Return" by CSIS's Will Todman.
30 million
By some accounts, Taiwan faces around 30 million cyberattacks and probes each month, targeting both government institutions and private enterprises.
SOURCE: "Strengthening Resilience in Taiwan" by CSIS's Daniel Byman, Seth G. Jones, and Jude Blanchette.
500
CSIS satellite imagery analysis shows large, barracks-type buildings at the Wagner Group's base in Bamako, Mali, suggesting that it could house up to 500 troops and support personnel.
SOURCE: "Base Development in Mali Indicates Continued Russian Involvement" by CSIS's Alexander Palmer, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., and Jennifer Jun.
200
In recent years, Beijing has employed grey zone tactics around Taiwan's outlying islands, including sending dredging fleets of up to 200 boats to the waters around the Matsu islands.
SOURCE: "A New Normal for the China Coast Guard at Kinmen and Matsu" by the CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative.
By the Numbers is composed weekly by Lauren Adler and the External Relations team.
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