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Ranked: The world’s highest military burdens by GDP
June 9, 2026
Military expenditure as a share of GDP is a key stress test of national priorities. While the US and China lead in raw dollars, the ranking changes dramatically when adjusted for economic size. Here are the top 20 countries where defense takes the biggest bite out of the economy
The breaking point: World’s 20 most fragile countries
May 10, 2026
Scored on a scale where higher numbers mean deeper crisis, these 20 nations rank as the most vulnerable on Earth according to the Fragile States Index. Leading the list is Somalia, followed by Sudan) and Syria. All 20 suffer from intense pressures including active conflict, collapsed public services, mass displacement, and severe economic decline—marking them at the highest risk of state failure. The indicator is available from 2007 to 2024.
