It’s no secret the world is in a precarious position—arguably more so than in nearly a century. There are currently more than 100 active armed conflicts worldwide, and Western governments are battling ...

Discover what defines a newly industrialized country—economies transitioning from agriculture to industry, with notable GDP growth yet shy of being fully developed.

In this article, we take a look at the 30 least developed countries and their characteristics. If you would like to skip our detailed analysis of the world’s least-developed countries, you can ...

Developed and Developing Countries: An Overview It's difficult to determine how best to quantify the difference between developed and developing countries. Although gross domestic product (GDP) is one ...