You’ve probably read news stories headlined with “the most powerful passport” or the “best-ranking passports.” And you might have even been intrigued to look up your own passport. But who exactly comes up with these lists and what are they good for? It turns out they’re more than something fun to share on social media and with your friends. The World’s Shirin Jaafari explains.
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