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A capability is the capacity to act. It is the conversion layer between resources and results, which is why know-how sits at its centre.
of the world’s exports of goods come from China
$3.59T of $22.8T in 2024.
See the trade explorer →The three dimensions of national power
- HardCritical Technology, Strategic Infrastructure, National Security
- SoftHuman Capital, Information & Influence, Governance & Integrity
- EconomicFinancial Strength, Production & Innovation, Trade & Investment
Who sends the world the most goods?
Share of the world’s exports of goods
What can a nation actually do, and what can it do on its own?
The framework classifies 288 capabilities in 73 capability groups, across nine domains.
Explore the framework →How far do the largest patent applicants reach abroad?
- 40%HUAWEI TECH CO LTDof its patent families are filed at both the US and Chinese offices
- 40%SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTDof its patent families are filed at both the US and Chinese offices
- 49%BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTDof its patent families are filed at both the US and Chinese offices
Data is not the constraint. What is missing is a consistent way to measure know-how.
capabilities, each described as ‘the capacity to…’
Did you know?
of goods moved from Mexico to the United States in 2024: the largest flow between any two nations.