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Global Chokepoints map

Global Chokepoints map

An interactive map of where the world breaks

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Launched April 19, 2026

About Global Chokepoints map

Global Chokepoints map is an open-source interactive visualization tool that highlights critical global infrastructure vulnerabilities across shipping routes, internet cables, finance, energy, and technology sectors. It provides users with a comprehensive view of where the world’s essential systems could fail and the cascading effects that might follow. Built for researchers, policymakers, educators, and infrastructure analysts, this map makes complex global dependencies accessible and understandable. Its open-source nature and intuitive design set it apart, allowing anyone to explore and analyze key chokepoints with ease. By visualizing these crucial vulnerabilities, it helps users grasp the interconnectedness of modern infrastructure and the potential impacts of failures in specific regions or systems.

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Pros

  • Open-source, promoting transparency and customization
  • Interactive and visually engaging data visualization
  • Broad coverage of critical global infrastructure sectors
  • Accessible for users with varying levels of technical expertise
  • Helps identify systemic vulnerabilities and dependencies

Cons

  • Potentially limited data granularity or real-time updates
  • May require technical skills to fully utilize customization features
  • Lacks detailed analysis tools or predictive modeling

Use Cases

1Educational demonstrations of global infrastructure dependencies
2Policy analysis for infrastructure resilience planning
3Risk assessment for supply chain disruptions
4Research projects on geopolitical vulnerabilities
5Public awareness campaigns about global connectivity risks
6Supporting decision-making in infrastructure investment

Pricing

Free and open source, making it accessible for individual users and organizations without cost barriers.

Quick Info

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Launched4/19/2026

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Open SourceGitHubMapsData Visualization

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Maplecroft Global Risks Map
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