Each bubble is a UN member state. X axis: liberal↔opposing ideological alignment
(Voeten IRT ideal point). Y axis: share of votes cast with the majority position.
Press Play to watch the world from 1946 to today. Click any bubble to open the country profile.
Bubble size:
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Liberal / Western-aligned (ideal point ≈ +3.5) Opposing / Non-Western (ideal point ≈ −3.5)Bubble size = votes cast in that year