Since the 11 September 2001 attacks, US air power has been used repeatedly across multiple regions under both Republican and Democratic administrations. The map summarises where airstrikes, drone strikes or missile attacks were carried out, but the underlying record shows continuity rather than exception.

At the beginning of 2026, Yemen’s war entered a more complicated phase as friction grew between the internationally recognised government and the Southern Transitional Council, which widened its reach across several southern areas.

In some regions, unresolved conflicts are solidifying into prolonged humanitarian emergencies, while in others, long-standing tensions are at risk of flaring up again under political pressure or regional strain.

The United States leads the world in civilian gun ownership, with an average of 120.5 firearms for every 100 residents. That far exceeds the next country on the list, Yemen, with 52.8 guns per 100 people, followed by New Caledonia at 42.5.