DiploMatrix: Mapping Global Tensions Emanating from China (online database)

A new and open real-time index to track Interstate Conflictual Relations. A partnership between Asia Centre and SKEMA Business School DiploMatrix emerged from a groundbreaking collaboration between Asia Centre and SKEMA Business School, introducing a novel "Interstate Conflictual Relations Index" designed to monitor geopolitical tensions across the globe in real-time. Leveraging the Global Data on Events, Location, and Tone (GDELT) database, DiploMatrix employs automatic coding of media news to offer insights into both verbal and material conflicts between countries. Its comprehensive coverage extends to virtually all country pairs worldwide from 2015, providing stakeholders with a cutting-edge tool for assessing geopolitical dynamics. The index not only tracks the escalation of tensions but also differentiates between verbal disputes and physical confrontations, presenting a nuanced view of international relations. Initiated in 1991 with historical data, DiploMatrix is continuously updated to reflect the latest developments, offering a timely and detailed geopolitical landscape. Its unique ability to signal potential escalations makes it an invaluable resource for understanding the impact of interstate conflicts on global trade, capital flows, and the broader economy.