Foreign Policy Graphics

NAVY EVOLUTION

Created graphic on the evolution of the U.S. Navy

This graphic shows all major warships in the modern U.S. Navy (1880s – present). It combines a set of key trends into a single picture. 

First, I created a comprehensive database by drawing from several U.S. Navy sources. This database includes information on 66 aircraft carriers, 60 battleships, 195 cruisers, 1034 destroyers, 679 submarines, and 22 amphibious assault ships. I was then able to track trends (on age, inventory levels, introduction rates, shipbuilders, and tonnage).

FEDERAL RECEIPTS

Created graphic on foreign policy spending

This receipt shows President Biden’s budget request for fiscal year 2022. It offers a consolidated view of foreign policy investments, which is surprisingly difficult to get.

First, I collected information on Department of Defense, Department of State, National Intelligence Program, and Department of Veterans Affairs spending. Then, I created a series of receipts. This one reflects spending per person (with simplified names), which puts the federal budget in terms that are more relatable to Americans.

CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS

Created graphic on Congressional hearings

This chart shows the balance of Congressional attention by region. 

It covers all foreign policy hearings since 2005, including 1440 House Foreign Affairs Committee hearings and 1358 Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings. I coded each hearing by topic area (country and region). I used this information to track trends.

This chart shows the level of focus on the Indo-Pacific compared to other regions. This was the precursor for a project on the Indo-Pacific.