Each week, we'll share with you some of the most compelling numbers in our studies.
1,000 missiles
Russia recently conducted its largest air attack on Ukraine, launching approximately 1,000 drones and missiles over a three-day period during stalled ceasefire negotiations.
SOURCE: "Russia Conducts Largest Air Attack on Ukraine to Date" by CSIS's Yasir Atalan and Benjamin Jensen.
11 percent
While the world as a whole is expected to reach a 25 percent EV sales rate in 2025, the United States is expected to stay relatively stagnant at 11 percent.
SOURCE: "What’s Missing from the U.S. Debate on Electric Vehicles" by CSIS's Ilaria Mazzocco.
410 provocations
Since the Korean War, there have been more than 410 North Korean provocations towards the United States, including missile and nuclear tests, airplane hijackings, and territorial incursions into South Korea.
SOURCE: "Database: North Korean Provocations" by the CSIS Korea Chair.
136 percent
The number of detected cyberattacks against U.S. targets surged 136 percent between October 2024 and April 2025.
SOURCE: "Criteria for Cyber Situational Awareness" by CSIS's Julia Brock and James Andrew Lewis.
By the Numbers is composed weekly by Lauren Adler and the External Relations team.
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