Historical maps, like this world map from the Portolan Atlas by ... or emphasized specific trade routes to assert dominance and influence. (These fabled “ghost” islands exist only in atlases.) ...

an initiative that U.S. officials hope will restore confidence in the world’s preeminent governance body by recognizing today’s diffuse map of global power. Linda Thomas-Greenfield ...

China and Russia have stepped up their use of the grouping to highlight efforts to support the developing world and grow the political, military and economic influence. While more countries ...

a Japanese anime from The Pokemon Company, which is watched in 192 countries. This shows that cultural influence is highly important for businesses in a globalized world.

This Pew Research Center analysis focuses on people’s perceptions of their own country’s influence in the world in 19 countries in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.