WikiLeaks on the Middle East: Obscure Diplomacy Networks and Binding Spaces

WikiLeaks on the Middle East: Obscure Diplomacy Networks and Binding Spaces

In this paper, we explore the flow of information regarding strategic Middle Eastern countries in the WikiLeaks 'diplomatic cables' by applying data-mining techniques to construct directed networks. The results show that between 2002 and 2009, US diplomatic communication related to these c...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern studies 2014-10, Vol.16 (4), p.459-473
Hauptverfasser: Bicakci, Salih, Rende, Deniz, Rende, Sevinc, Yildiz, Olcay Taner
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Communication
Data analysis
Data collection
Diplomacy
Foreign Policy
Foreign relations
Middle East
Network analysis
Networks
U.S.A
United States
United States of America
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Zusammenfassung:In this paper, we explore the flow of information regarding strategic Middle Eastern countries in the WikiLeaks 'diplomatic cables' by applying data-mining techniques to construct directed networks. The results show that between 2002 and 2009, US diplomatic communication related to these countries increased although with notable variation in flow patterns. We discuss the value of a visual display of diplomatic communication patterns in understanding the decentralized nature of information gathering on regional foreign policy issues.
ISSN:1944-8953
1944-8961
DOI:10.1080/19448953.2014.940763