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Interactives
Ranking the diplomatic footprints of global powers around the world.
Visualise the diplomatic networks of 66 G20, OECD, and Asian countries and territories. Filter by city, country, and post type, and track changes over time.
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2024 Global Diplomacy Index Report
China's diplomatic network has grown rapidly from 23 posts behind the United States in 2011 to three posts ahead today. Both superpowers now operate at similar scale, with regional patterns revealing competing strategic priorities across the globe.
