Replication Data for: Significant Incidents Against Americans Abroad: Introducing a New Dataset

This study introduces the Significant Incidents Against Americans Abroad (SIAAA) Dataset, the foremost systematic data compilation capturing antagonistic actions directed towards American nationals, entities, and interests across the globe from 1987 to 2015. Primarily derived from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security reports, the SIA assembles 5272 events targeting American citizens and interests, encompassing both violent and non-violent actions across military, diplomatic, business, and civilian dimensions. In this article, we examine the general trend of incidents and introduce key variables including target typology, geographic dispersion, type of the incident, and perpetrator ideology. As an illustrative example of its potential research application, we focus on NATO's aerial bombing of Yugoslavia, highlighting how the SIA can be employed effectively. We conclude with propositions for future research, underscoring the dataset's potential for both academic and policy analysis.