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$11.1 billion
The 10 member nations of the Joint Expeditionary Force have committed $11.1 billion more aid to Ukraine than the 18 other European NATO members.
SOURCE: "The Joint Expeditionary Force: From Northern Europe to Ukraine" by CSIS's Sean Monaghan.
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72 percent
In fiscal year 2025, the DOD plans to procure only 86 fighter aircraft—a 72 percent decrease compared to the number it procured in 1985—due to increasing costs.
SOURCE: "Updating Augustine’s Law: Fighter Aircraft Cost Growth in the Age of AI and Autonomy" by CSIS's Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston.
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41
In November, China launched its 41st Antarctica expedition, consisting of both its icebreaking research vessels and a large cargo ship, to build the remaining supporting infrastructure at a new research station.
SOURCE: "China Makes Progress on Its Fifth Antarctic Research Station" by CSIS's Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Aidan Powers-Riggs, Jennifer Jun, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr.
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28 million
Current estimates note that approximately 28 million people across the globe are engaged in some form of forced labor.
SOURCE: "To Combat Modern Slavery, Incentivize Innovation by Funding the Development of Diverse Supply Chains" by CSIS's Andrew Friedman and Michelle Strucke.
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