The extent and standing of a state’s or territory’s foreign relations; measured in terms of diplomatic networks, involvement in multilateral institutions and clubs, and overall foreign policy and strategic ambition.
Diplomatic influence is calculated using a weighted average of scores across 3 sub-measures and 15 indicators.
In 2024, most scores for the top 10 countries are trending upward for diplomatic influence. China has the highest score (93.4), followed by Japan (88.8) and the United States (85.1). The Philippines has gained the most points (+12.1), while Myanmar has lost the most points (−4.9).
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