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$1.7 trillion
The United States is currently undertaking a $1.7 trillion modernization effort to upgrade all three legs of its nuclear triad—land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and strategic bombers.
SOURCE: "Returning to an Era of Competition and Nuclear Risk" by CSIS's Heather Williams, Joseph Rodgers, and Elizabeth Kos.
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140,000
By 2030, the United States may need 140,000 more electricians, HVAC techs, and welders to build AI infrastructure.
SOURCE: "GenAI’s Human Infrastructure Challenge—Can the United States Meet Skilled Trade Labor Demand Through 2030?" by CSIS's Navin Girishankar and Karl Smith.
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84 percent
Ukrainian air defenses have proved effective: the overall neutralization rate of Russian missiles since the beginning of the conflict in 2022 is estimated at around 84 percent.
SOURCE: "The Enduring Role of Fires on the Modern Battlefield" by CSIS's Tom Karako and Hannah Freeman.
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3 percent
Maritime shipping is the cornerstone of global trade, but it is also estimated to be responsible for around 3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
SOURCE: "Charting U.S. Competitiveness in Low-Carbon Maritime Fuels: Domestic Foundations" by CSIS's Mathias Zacarias.
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