Source: Axios
“The U.S. passport dropped from the world’s top 10 most powerful list for the first time in the 20-year history of a key rankings index. The declining strength of the U.S. passport since its No. 1 spot in 2014 ‘signals a fundamental shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics,’ per a statement from Christian Kaelin, chairman of Henley & Partners and creator of the Henley Passport Index that was released this week. … Singapore tops the Henley ranking list, which uses data from the International Air Transport Association to examine passports’ visa-free travel. Singaporeans don’t need a visa for 193 of the 227 destinations worldwide. … The U.S., which dropped to 10th in July after sinking to seventh last year, tied with Malaysia at No. 12, with visa-free access to 180 destinations.” (10/15/25)