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Get unbiased data and visuals on military recruitment, veterans, border security, and foreign affairs. These reports use government sources to help Americans understand national security and defense.

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How many refugees are entering the US?

The influx of refugees dropped sharply after 2016, but appears to be growing again.

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Anonymously reported sexual assaults at military academies reached a 14-year high in 2021–22

The 2021–22 school year had the highest rate of restricted reports since 2007.

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How many people die crossing the US-Mexico border?

Fleeing violence and poverty, thousands of migrants from Central and South America make the long and dangerous journey from Mexico to the United States every year. Hundreds perish in the process.

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What is a defense contract?

Of the 15 federal departments, the Department of Defense spends the most on outside contracts.

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How much does the US give other countries in military aid?

Comprehensive data on this year’s aid to Ukraine won’t be available for a few years, but the Eastern European country has ranked among the top 10 recipients for military aid in recent years.

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How many nuclear weapons does the US have?

America today has the fewest nuclear weapons since the 1960s, relying on the nuclear triad system rather than sheer numbers for deterrence.

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What are sanctions and how are they enforced?

An alternative to military action, sanctions are economic foreign policy tools.

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How Russia's war on Ukraine can impact the US

The invasion of Ukraine can affect everything from troop deployments to energy markets.

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What is NATO and what does it cost to be a member?

The alliance binds 31 European and North American countries together in a common-defense agreement.

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How much foreign aid does the US give to Ukraine?

The US promised more than half a billion in aid to Ukraine in 2020. About 40% of it was for the military.

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