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Introducing the Rising Powers Diplomatic Network (RPDN): A Dataset for Rising Powers' Presidential Diplomacy and Diplomatic Presence Abroad
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Abstract This article introduces the Rising Powers Diplomatic Network (RPDN) dataset, which monitors the distribution of the diplomatic apparatus of emerging powers across the globe. RPDN's release version contains data on two countries, Brazil and Turkey, covering mainly the 1995-2015 timespan, thus providi... view more
This article introduces the Rising Powers Diplomatic Network (RPDN) dataset, which monitors the distribution of the diplomatic apparatus of emerging powers across the globe. RPDN's release version contains data on two countries, Brazil and Turkey, covering mainly the 1995-2015 timespan, thus providing a comprehensive portrait of the evolution of their diplomatic capacity and patterns of interstate interactions. Specifically, RPDN contains information on two items: presidential diplomacy (i.e.: number of official visits) and diplomatic presence (number and size of diplomatic representations abroad). Data for Turkey also list visits by the prime minister in addition to the president's. Data for Brazil also report: size of staff at each diplomatic post, post ranking/grade and number of military attachés abroad. The article concludes demonstrating RPDN's applicability, by addressing a central question in the regional powers literature: do regional powers emphasize their regions in their diplomacy in comparison to other destinations? It is expected that this dataset makes a contribution to quantitative research on rising powers and their diplomacy.... view less
Keywords
Brazil; foreign policy; diplomacy; Turkey; newly industrializing countries; historical analysis; bilateral relations; diplomatic representation; international leading power; longitudinal study; analysis; data; analysis procedure
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Rising Powers Diplomatic Network; RPDN
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 7-31
Journal
Rising Powers Quarterly, 3 (2019) 4
ISSN
2547-9423
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications