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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.
From sun-drenched deserts to equatorial highlands, a growing number of countries now generate over 10%—and in some cases nearly 30%—of their electricity from solar power. The unlikely leader is Lebanon—a nation in the throes of state collapse. With its national grid delivering just a few hours of power per day and the central government functionally bankrupt, Lebanese citizens, businesses, and hospitals have turned rooftops into power plants. This infographic shows the share of solar in electricity generation.
President Trump was presented with a great opportunity on Saturday to take the off-ramp from his war on Iran. After threatening Iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” Trump managed to get a two week pause in the war with the intervention of the Pakistani government.
This infographic maps the highest and lowest average IQ scores across Asia, Australia, and Oceania, using the latest 2026 rankings from the International IQ Test.
