Last week, our summer interns completed their firmwide presentations – and they did not disappoint. Topics this year included: US foreign policy after Trump, the impact of the Iran war on the AI landscape in the Gulf, and global semiconductor supply chains.

Margaret Thatcher stayed in power longer than the last five UK prime ministers… combined. The shelf life of prime ministers is shrinking - can Andy Burnham reverse this trend? #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com

Morocco stayed in the spotlight throughout this World Cup — and will again in 2030, when it becomes a co-host. But that spotlight hasn't only brought praise. A crackdown on demonstrators protesting World Cup spending worsened the country's impunity score. atlasofimpunity.com

What would be the final ranking of the World Cup quarter-finalists if the metric was impunity? Hint: Messi, Yamal, and Mbappé wouldn't make the podium.

It isn't just the internet, GPS, and electric cars that have changed since America's bicentennial. Nearly half the population is now Black, Asian, or Hispanic — more than twice the share from 50 years ago. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com

The 2026 World Cup will feature a record number of players representing countries other than the one in which they were born. This reflects a relaxation in FIFA’s eligibility rules in 2021, which allowed players to represent countries other than their birthplace. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com

Israel defied pressure from President Trump and responded to Tehran's ballistic missile attack with their own strikes against Iran. The move comes amid increasingly widespread negative views of Israel around the world. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com

Same-sex marriage remains illegal in far more places than it is legal. As countries around the world mark #PrideMonth this June, a look at the global divide in LGBTQ rights versus public attitudes: #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

Data shows that over 700 women die each day around the world from complications during pregnancy and childbirth. There has been notable progress in lowering the maternal mortality ratio, but momentum is slowing. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com

With the help of govt funds and the police, new settlements are rapidly forming. There are also settlements that the Israeli government does not recognize, known as outposts, which benefit from a security system where law enforcement is reluctant to act against them. @gzeromedia.com

Russian fatalities in Ukraine surpass all combat-related deaths suffered by the US in Vietnam, the Soviet Union in Afghanistan, and Russia’s post-Soviet wars in Chechnya – combined. This is Moscow’s deadliest military engagement since World War II. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

When Trump and Xi meet in Beijing on Thursday, Taiwan will be top of mind for Xi. Beijing has slowly cut Taiwan off from the outside world – Taipei has lost more than a dozen diplomatic allies since 1970. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

Prediction markets are tightly intertwined with geopolitical developments and closely watched by traders, analysts, and the public. Here’s a look at how they’ve grown in popularity in the last two years: #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

Attempted assassinations and attacks against politicians in the US have surged to the highest level on record since the 1960s. This is impacting local politicians’ willingness to continue holding public office. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com

While many European countries tighten their border policies, Spain is taking a different approach. A sweeping program could grant legal status to half a million undocumented migrants already living within Spain's borders. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

Excited to announce that @gzeromedia.com’s Puppet Regime series won a People's Voice Webby Award in the Social/Comedy category! We love seeing audiences connect with this series and we look forward to Puppet Regime’s continued success – onward and upward!

Before the war with Iran began, there were 24.3 million forcibly displaced people in the Middle East and South Asia. Now, the conflict is exacerbating the humanitarian crises in these regions. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

On Friday, the White House requested a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027. That’s a 44% jump from the prior year, which was already nearly as much as the next 14 largest defense budgets in the world combined. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com

We are excited to share that @gzeromedia.com's Puppet Regime series is nominated for a Webby Award! Vote now: https://wbby.co/58950N

A year ago this week, Liberation Day tariffs rattled the global economy. Here’s a look at where tariffs stand now ⬇️ #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com: https://www.gzeromedia.com/graphic-truth/where-us-tariffs-stand-one-year-after-liberation-day

Which countries have seen the most protests so far this year? Data from ACLED shows that India, the United States, and Iran top the list. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com: https://www.gzeromedia.com/graphic-truth/whos-protesting-in-2026

The Trump administration is reshaping foreign aid. Washington is channeling foreign aid through bilateral deals, many of which promise the US something in return. A look at where the US is cutting deals in Africa ⬇️ #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

The Iran war is exposing another major resource vulnerability in the Middle East: water. Drinking water is a scarce commodity, and attacks on desalination plants threaten to open a new front. #TopRisks2026 #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

Turns out, Tehran is considerably more TACO than President Trump expected. A look at where countries fall on the TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) vs FAFO (Fool Around, Find Out) scale ⬇️ @gzeromedia.com

There is a striking gap in how Americans and Israelis view the attack on Iran. That disparity could impact how long Washington is willing to stay in the fight. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com https://www.gzeromedia.com/graphic-truth-netanyahus-strategic-window-in-iran

The conflict in Iran has rocked oil markets, as the Islamic Republic threatened to hit vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. About 20% of the world’s total oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz each day. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

Russia’s revenues from its fossil fuel exports have dropped significantly over the course of the war. The main reason isn’t lower export volumes – plunging prices of fossil fuels are also a factor. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com

As the fighting in Ukraine enters its fifth year, the greatest danger this year lies elsewhere. The most dangerous front in Europe this year will shift from the trenches in Donetsk to the hybrid war between Russia and NATO. A look at hybrid incidents in 2025 ⬇️ #TopRisks2026

The US government reportedly plans to fund MAGA-aligned groups in Europe. President Trump isn’t too popular in Europe, and right-wing groups could be reluctant to accept funds if it means a link to the Trump admin. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com:

Every year, the @munsecconf.bsky.social releases data that sheds light on how citizens view global risks. This year's report describes this moment as an era of “wrecking-ball politics,” with the US as the primary driver. #GraphicTruth via @gzeromedia.com: #MSC2026