Subscription Matrix
We’ve compiled this matrix as a guide to help you select which countries’ events may be most relevant to your local audience. It is based on the following criteria:
- Geographic proximity: Neighboring countries are always relevant
- Economic ties: Trading partners and investments
- Diaspora: Large immigrant communities that follow news from their home countries
- Historical and cultural connections: Colonial past, alliances, shared language
- Political relations: Geopolitical rivalries and diplomatic relationships
Each table represents a news publisher’s country and its top 5 priority countries’ events to subscribe to.
Disclaimer
This matrix is intended as a starting point only. The final decision on which countries to subscribe to is an editorial one and remains entirely with you. We offer this as assistance based on the criteria above, but we do not guarantee any specific result or outcome. You should adapt or ignore it according to your own audience, resources, and judgment.
Afghanistan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | Direct neighbor, border, Taliban relations |
| 2 | Iran | Direct neighbor, refugees, trade |
| 3 | China | Economic partner, Belt and Road investments |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Occupation legacy, political influence |
| 5 | India | Regional rival of Pakistan, humanitarian aid |
Albania
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kosovo | Ethnic Albanians, strong ties |
| 2 | Greece | Direct neighbor, diaspora |
| 3 | Italy | Direct neighbor, EU, diaspora |
| 4 | Serbia | Regional relations, Kosovo issue |
| 5 | North Macedonia | Albanian minority, neighbor |
Algeria
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Colonial history, diaspora |
| 2 | Morocco | Rival, Western Sahara issue |
| 3 | Tunisia | Direct neighbor, Maghreb |
| 4 | Libya | Direct neighbor, politics |
| 5 | Mauritania | Direct neighbor |
Andorra
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | Direct neighbor, tourism |
| 2 | France | Direct neighbor, tourism |
| 3 | Portugal | Large immigrant community |
| 4 | UK | Tourism, expats |
| 5 | Germany | Tourism, EU |
Angola
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | Colonial history, diaspora |
| 2 | Brazil | Portuguese language, trade |
| 3 | South Africa | Regional power, trade |
| 4 | DR Congo | Neighbor, trade |
| 5 | Zambia | Neighbor |
Antigua and Barbuda
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Tourism number 1, expats |
| 2 | UK | Colonial history, tourism |
| 3 | Canada | Tourism, expats |
| 4 | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean neighbor, trade |
| 5 | Barbados | Caribbean neighbor |
Argentina
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | Main trading partner, rival |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, politics, tourism |
| 3 | Spain | Colonial ties, diaspora |
| 4 | Italy | Diaspora, cultural ties |
| 5 | Germany | EU, trade |
Armenia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Historical rival, border closed |
| 2 | Azerbaijan | Nagorno-Karabakh conflict |
| 3 | Russia | Main ally, military |
| 4 | France | Strong diaspora, political ally |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Diaspora, political support |
Australia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally, trade, culture |
| 2 | China | Main trading partner |
| 3 | New Zealand | Direct neighbor, ANZAC |
| 4 | UK | Colonial ties, monarchy |
| 5 | India | Trade, diaspora |
Austria
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | Biggest neighbor, language, trade |
| 2 | Switzerland | Neighbor, banking, language |
| 3 | Italy | Neighbor, tourism, EU |
| 4 | Czech Republic | Neighbor, EU, tourism |
| 5 | Slovakia | Neighbor, EU |
Azerbaijan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armenia | Conflict (Nagorno-Karabakh) |
| 2 | Russia | Regional power, trade |
| 3 | Turkey | Main ally (“two nations”) |
| 4 | Iran | Neighbor, energy |
| 5 | Georgia | Neighbor, transit |
Bahamas
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Tourism number 1, economy |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties, tourism |
| 3 | Canada | Tourism, expats |
| 4 | Cuba | Neighbor, regional |
| 5 | Jamaica | Caribbean neighbor |
Bahrain
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | Neighbor, economy, security |
| 2 | Iran | Regional rival, politics |
| 3 | UAE | Neighbor, trade, GCC |
| 4 | Qatar | Neighbor, trade |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally, military base |
Bangladesh
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Neighbor, trade, politics |
| 2 | China | Main economic partner |
| 3 | Myanmar | Neighbor, Rohingya issue |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, diaspora |
| 5 | UK | Diaspora, colonial ties |
Barbados
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Tourism, diaspora |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties, tourism |
| 3 | Canada | Tourism, expats |
| 4 | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean neighbor |
| 5 | Jamaica | Caribbean neighbor |
Belarus
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | Main ally, economy, security |
| 2 | Ukraine | Neighbor, war, politics |
| 3 | Poland | Neighbor, EU tensions |
| 4 | Lithuania | Neighbor, EU tensions |
| 5 | Latvia | Neighbor, EU |
Belgium
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Neighbor, language, EU |
| 2 | Netherlands | Neighbor, language, trade |
| 3 | Germany | Neighbor, EU, trade |
| 4 | Luxembourg | Neighbor, EU |
| 5 | UK | Neighbor, trade, EU legacy |
Belize
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guatemala | Neighbor, border dispute |
| 2 | Mexico | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally, trade, diaspora |
| 4 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 5 | Canada | Commonwealth, trade |
Benin
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | Neighbor, trade, powerhouse |
| 2 | Togo | Neighbor |
| 3 | Ghana | Neighbor, trade |
| 4 | Burkina Faso | Neighbor, security |
| 5 | Niger | Neighbor, security |
Bhutan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Neighbor, main partner, security |
| 2 | China | Neighbor, border issues |
| 3 | Bangladesh | Neighbor |
| 4 | Nepal | Neighbor, cultural |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Aid, diplomacy |
Bolivia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Argentina | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | Peru | Neighbor |
| 4 | Chile | Neighbor, Pacific access |
| 5 | Paraguay | Neighbor |
Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serbia | Neighbor, politics, history |
| 2 | Croatia | Neighbor, Croatian minority |
| 3 | Montenegro | Neighbor |
| 4 | Germany | Large diaspora, EU leader |
| 5 | Turkey | Political ally, investments |
Botswana
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | Neighbor, economy number 1 |
| 2 | Namibia | Neighbor |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | Neighbor, politics |
| 4 | Zambia | Neighbor |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties, trade |
Brazil
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | Main rival, trade |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, politics, culture |
| 3 | China | Main trading partner |
| 4 | Portugal | Colonial ties |
| 5 | Germany | EU, trade |
Brunei
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | Neighbor, trade, border |
| 2 | Indonesia | Neighbor, ASEAN, trade |
| 3 | Singapore | Trade, ASEAN |
| 4 | Philippines | ASEAN partner |
| 5 | China | Trade, investments |
Bulgaria
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Neighbor, trade, politics |
| 2 | Greece | Neighbor, EU |
| 3 | Romania | Neighbor, EU partner |
| 4 | Serbia | Neighbor, regional |
| 5 | North Macedonia | Neighbor, dispute |
Burkina Faso
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niger | Neighbor, security |
| 2 | Mali | Neighbor, security |
| 3 | Côte d’Ivoire | Neighbor, trade |
| 4 | Ghana | Neighbor, trade |
| 5 | Benin | Neighbor |
Burundi
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rwanda | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | DR Congo | Neighbor |
| 3 | Tanzania | Neighbor, trade |
| 4 | Uganda | Neighbor |
| 5 | Kenya | Regional trade |
Cabo Verde
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | Colonial ties, diaspora |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Diaspora, tourism |
| 3 | Senegal | Neighbor, regional |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | Neighbor, history |
| 5 | Brazil | Portuguese language |
Cambodia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | Neighbor, border tensions |
| 2 | Vietnam | Neighbor, history |
| 3 | China | Main ally, investments |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Aid, politics |
| 5 | Japan | Trade, aid |
Cameroon
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Chad | Neighbor |
| 3 | CAR | Neighbor |
| 4 | Gabon | Neighbor |
| 5 | France | Colonial ties |
Canada
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Main neighbor, trade, culture |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties, Commonwealth |
| 3 | France | Language, Quebec ties |
| 4 | China | Trade, tensions |
| 5 | Mexico | NAFTA/USMCA partner |
Central African Republic
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameroon | Neighbor |
| 2 | Chad | Neighbor |
| 3 | DR Congo | Neighbor |
| 4 | South Sudan | Neighbor |
| 5 | France | Colonial ties, military |
Chad
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudan | Neighbor |
| 2 | Libya | Neighbor |
| 3 | Niger | Neighbor |
| 4 | CAR | Neighbor |
| 5 | Nigeria | Neighbor, Lake Chad |
Chile
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | Neighbor, rivalry |
| 2 | Peru | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | Bolivia | Neighbor, Pacific access |
| 4 | Brazil | Regional power, trade |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, politics |
China
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Main rival, trade, tech |
| 2 | Russia | Ally, energy, geopolitics |
| 3 | Japan | Rival, trade, history |
| 4 | India | Rival, border, regional |
| 5 | Taiwan | Political priority |
Colombia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally, trade, drug war |
| 2 | Venezuela | Neighbor, crisis |
| 3 | Ecuador | Neighbor |
| 4 | Peru | Neighbor, trade |
| 5 | Brazil | Neighbor, trade |
Comoros
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Colonial ties, Mayotte |
| 2 | Madagascar | Neighbor |
| 3 | Tanzania | Neighbor |
| 4 | Mozambique | Regional |
| 5 | Seychelles | Regional, tourism |
Congo
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Congo | Neighbor, border |
| 2 | Gabon | Neighbor |
| 3 | Angola | Neighbor |
| 4 | Cameroon | Neighbor |
| 5 | France | Colonial ties |
Costa Rica
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Main trading partner, tourism |
| 2 | Panama | Neighbor |
| 3 | Nicaragua | Neighbor, tensions |
| 4 | Mexico | Regional trade |
| 5 | Spain | Colonial ties |
Croatia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | Tourism, diaspora, economy |
| 2 | Italy | Neighbor, tourism, trade |
| 3 | Slovenia | Direct neighbor |
| 4 | Austria | Tourism, diaspora |
| 5 | Serbia | Regional politics |
Cuba
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Politics, embargo, diaspora |
| 2 | Spain | Colonial ties |
| 3 | Venezuela | Ally, trade |
| 4 | Mexico | Neighbor, trade |
| 5 | Russia | Ally, historical |
Cyprus
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | Main ally, cultural ties |
| 2 | Turkey | Neighbor, Cyprus issue |
| 3 | UK | Colonial ties, base |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Politics, security |
| 5 | Germany | EU leader |
Czech Republic
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Slovakia | Neighbor, historical |
| 3 | Poland | Neighbor, V4 |
| 4 | Austria | Neighbor, tourism |
| 5 | Hungary | Neighbor, V4 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rwanda | Neighbor, conflict |
| 2 | Uganda | Neighbor |
| 3 | Angola | Neighbor |
| 4 | Zambia | Neighbor |
| 5 | Belgium | Colonial ties |
Denmark
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Sweden | Neighbor, history |
| 3 | Norway | Neighbor, Nordic |
| 4 | Finland | Nordic partner |
| 5 | UK | Trade, EU legacy |
Djibouti
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopia | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Somalia | Neighbor |
| 3 | Eritrea | Neighbor |
| 4 | France | Colonial ties, military base |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Military base |
Dominica
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Tourism, diaspora |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 3 | France | Neighbor (Martinique) |
| 4 | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean neighbor |
| 5 | Barbados | Caribbean neighbor |
Dominican Republic
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Diaspora number 1, trade |
| 2 | Haiti | Neighbor, tensions |
| 3 | Puerto Rico | US territory, neighbor |
| 4 | Spain | Colonial ties |
| 5 | Cuba | Caribbean neighbor |
East Timor
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | Australia | Ally, trade |
| 3 | Portugal | Colonial ties |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Politics, aid |
| 5 | China | Investments |
Ecuador
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | Neighbor |
| 2 | Peru | Neighbor |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, diaspora |
| 4 | Spain | Colonial ties |
| 5 | China | Investments |
Egypt
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudan | Neighbor |
| 2 | Libya | Neighbor |
| 3 | Israel | Neighbor, peace treaty |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | Ally, trade |
| 5 | UAE | Ally, investments |
El Salvador
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Diaspora number 1, trade |
| 2 | Guatemala | Neighbor |
| 3 | Honduras | Neighbor |
| 4 | Nicaragua | Neighbor |
| 5 | Mexico | Regional trade |
Equatorial Guinea
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | Colonial ties, language |
| 2 | Cameroon | Neighbor |
| 3 | Gabon | Neighbor |
| 4 | Nigeria | Regional trade |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Oil trade |
Eritrea
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethiopia | Neighbor, conflict |
| 2 | Sudan | Neighbor |
| 3 | Djibouti | Neighbor |
| 4 | Somalia | Regional |
| 5 | Italy | Colonial ties |
Estonia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | Neighbor, tensions |
| 2 | Latvia | Neighbor |
| 3 | Finland | Neighbor, trade |
| 4 | Sweden | Neighbor, trade |
| 5 | Germany | EU, trade |
Eswatini
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | Neighbor, economy |
| 2 | Mozambique | Neighbor |
| 3 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, aid |
| 5 | China | Investments |
Ethiopia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eritrea | Neighbor, conflict |
| 2 | Somalia | Neighbor |
| 3 | Sudan | Neighbor |
| 4 | South Sudan | Neighbor |
| 5 | Kenya | Neighbor, trade |
Federated States of Micronesia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | UN Trusteeship, aid |
| 2 | Japan | Historical ties |
| 3 | Australia | Regional partner |
| 4 | New Zealand | Regional |
| 5 | Philippines | ASEAN neighbor |
Fiji
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Regional partner |
| 2 | New Zealand | Regional partner |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, aid |
| 4 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 5 | India | Diaspora |
Finland
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | Neighbor, tensions |
| 2 | Sweden | Neighbor, history |
| 3 | Norway | Neighbor |
| 4 | Germany | EU leader |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | NATO ally |
France
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | EU leader, partner |
| 2 | UK | Neighbor, rival, EU legacy |
| 3 | Italy | Neighbor, EU |
| 4 | Spain | Neighbor, EU |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Ally, trade, culture |
Gabon
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameroon | Neighbor |
| 2 | Equatorial Guinea | Neighbor |
| 3 | Congo | Neighbor |
| 4 | France | Colonial ties |
| 5 | China | Oil trade |
Gambia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | Neighbor |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Diaspora |
| 4 | Nigeria | Regional trade |
| 5 | China | Investments |
Georgia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | Neighbor, conflict |
| 2 | Turkey | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | Armenia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | Neighbor |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Ally, aid |
Germany
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | EU leader, partner |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | NATO, trade, politics |
| 3 | UK | EU legacy, trade |
| 4 | Poland | Neighbor, EU |
| 5 | Russia | Energy, geopolitics |
Ghana
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Côte d’Ivoire | Neighbor |
| 3 | Burkina Faso | Neighbor |
| 4 | Togo | Neighbor |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
Greece
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Rival, neighbor |
| 2 | Cyprus | Cultural, political |
| 3 | Italy | Neighbor, EU |
| 4 | Germany | EU leader |
| 5 | France | EU partner |
Greenland
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | Colonial ties |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, politics |
| 3 | Canada | Neighbor |
| 4 | Iceland | Neighbor |
| 5 | Norway | Historical |
Grenada
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Tourism, diaspora |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | Neighbor |
| 4 | Venezuela | Neighbor, politics |
| 5 | Canada | Tourism, diaspora |
Guatemala
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Diaspora number 1, trade |
| 3 | Belize | Neighbor, border |
| 4 | Honduras | Neighbor |
| 5 | El Salvador | Neighbor |
Guinea
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | Neighbor |
| 2 | Mali | Neighbor |
| 3 | Côte d’Ivoire | Neighbor |
| 4 | Liberia | Neighbor |
| 5 | Sierra Leone | Neighbor |
Guinea-Bissau
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | Neighbor |
| 2 | Guinea | Neighbor |
| 3 | Portugal | Colonial ties |
| 4 | Cabo Verde | Neighbor, history |
| 5 | France | Regional, diplomacy |
Guyana
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezuela | Neighbor, border |
| 2 | Brazil | Neighbor |
| 3 | Suriname | Neighbor |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Oil, trade |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
Haiti
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominican Republic | Neighbor, tensions |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Diaspora number 1, aid |
| 3 | France | Colonial ties |
| 4 | Canada | Diaspora |
| 5 | Brazil | Peacekeeping, aid |
Honduras
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Diaspora number 1, trade |
| 2 | Guatemala | Neighbor |
| 3 | El Salvador | Neighbor |
| 4 | Nicaragua | Neighbor |
| 5 | Mexico | Trade |
Hungary
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | Neighbor, historical |
| 2 | Slovakia | Neighbor, EU |
| 3 | Romania | Neighbor, Hungarian minority |
| 4 | Serbia | Neighbor, Hungarian minority |
| 5 | Croatia | Neighbor |
Iceland
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | Colonial ties |
| 2 | Norway | Historical ties |
| 3 | UK | Trade, history |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Military base, ally |
| 5 | Germany | EU, trade |
India
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | Rival, border |
| 2 | Pakistan | Rival, Kashmir |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, politics, diaspora |
| 4 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 5 | Russia | Ally, military |
Indonesia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | Neighbor, trade, disputes |
| 2 | Singapore | Trade |
| 3 | China | Investments, trade |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, politics |
| 5 | Japan | Trade, investments |
Iran
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Main rival, politics |
| 2 | Israel | Main rival, geopolitics |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | Regional rival |
| 4 | UAE | Trade, neighbor |
| 5 | Turkey | Neighbor, trade |
Iraq
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | Neighbor, politics |
| 2 | Turkey | Neighbor, water |
| 3 | Syria | Neighbor |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | Neighbor, trade |
| 5 | Kuwait | Neighbor |
Ireland
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UK | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Diaspora number 1, trade |
| 3 | France | EU partner |
| 4 | Germany | EU leader |
| 5 | Spain | EU, tourism |
Israel
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally |
| 2 | Palestine | Conflict, politics |
| 3 | Lebanon | Neighbor |
| 4 | Syria | Neighbor |
| 5 | Jordan | Neighbor, peace |
Italy
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | EU leader, trade |
| 2 | France | Neighbor, EU |
| 3 | Switzerland | Neighbor, trade |
| 4 | Spain | EU, tourism, culture |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | NATO, culture, diaspora |
Ivory Coast
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | Neighbor |
| 3 | Mali | Neighbor |
| 4 | Liberia | Neighbor |
| 5 | France | Colonial ties |
Jamaica
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Diaspora number 1, trade, tourism |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 3 | Canada | Diaspora, trade |
| 4 | Cuba | Neighbor |
| 5 | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean neighbor |
Japan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally, trade |
| 2 | China | Rival, trade |
| 3 | South Korea | Rival, trade |
| 4 | Russia | Geopolitics, Kurils |
| 5 | Germany | G7, trade |
Jordan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Israel | Neighbor, peace |
| 2 | Palestine | Neighbor, politics |
| 3 | Syria | Neighbor |
| 4 | Iraq | Neighbor |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | Neighbor, ally |
Kazakhstan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | Neighbor, ally |
| 2 | China | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | Neighbor |
| 4 | Kyrgyzstan | Neighbor |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, diplomacy |
Kenya
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uganda | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Tanzania | Neighbor |
| 3 | Ethiopia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Somalia | Neighbor |
| 5 | South Sudan | Neighbor |
Kiribati
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Regional partner |
| 2 | New Zealand | Regional partner |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | UN relations |
| 4 | Fiji | Pacific neighbor |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
Kuwait
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iraq | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | Neighbor, GCC |
| 3 | Iran | Neighbor, rival |
| 4 | UAE | GCC neighbor |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally, military |
Kyrgyzstan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazakhstan | Neighbor |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | Neighbor |
| 3 | Tajikistan | Neighbor |
| 4 | China | Neighbor, trade |
| 5 | Russia | Main ally |
Laos
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | Neighbor, investments |
| 2 | Thailand | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | Vietnam | Neighbor |
| 4 | Myanmar | Neighbor |
| 5 | Cambodia | Neighbor |
Latvia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | Neighbor, tensions |
| 2 | Lithuania | Neighbor |
| 3 | Estonia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Poland | Regional partner |
| 5 | Germany | EU, trade |
Lebanon
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syria | Neighbor, politics |
| 2 | Israel | Neighbor, conflict |
| 3 | Iran | Hezbollah, politics |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | Ally, trade |
| 5 | France | Colonial ties |
Lesotho
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | Neighbor, economy |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Aid |
| 4 | China | Investments |
| 5 | Germany | EU, aid |
Liberia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Historical ties |
| 2 | Guinea | Neighbor |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | Neighbor |
| 4 | Côte d’Ivoire | Neighbor |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
Libya
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | Neighbor |
| 2 | Algeria | Neighbor |
| 3 | Tunisia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Chad | Neighbor |
| 5 | Niger | Neighbor |
Liechtenstein
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | Neighbor, economy |
| 2 | Austria | Neighbor |
| 3 | Germany | Neighbor, trade |
| 4 | Italy | EU, tourism |
| 5 | France | EU |
Lithuania
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | Neighbor, tensions |
| 2 | Belarus | Neighbor |
| 3 | Poland | Neighbor, EU |
| 4 | Latvia | Neighbor |
| 5 | Germany | EU, trade |
Luxembourg
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | France | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | Belgium | Neighbor, EU |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Banking, NATO |
| 5 | UK | Banking |
Madagascar
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Colonial ties |
| 2 | Comoros | Neighbor |
| 3 | Mozambique | Neighbor |
| 4 | Tanzania | Neighbor |
| 5 | Seychelles | Regional |
Malawi
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | Neighbor |
| 2 | Zambia | Neighbor |
| 3 | Tanzania | Neighbor |
| 4 | South Africa | Trade |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
Malaysia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Indonesia | Neighbor |
| 3 | Thailand | Neighbor |
| 4 | Philippines | ASEAN |
| 5 | China | Trade, investments |
Maldives
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Neighbor, main partner |
| 2 | China | Investments |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | Neighbor |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
| 5 | UAE | Tourism, investments |
Mali
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burkina Faso | Neighbor, security |
| 2 | Niger | Neighbor |
| 3 | Senegal | Neighbor |
| 4 | Mauritania | Neighbor |
| 5 | Algeria | Neighbor |
Malta
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | Neighbor |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 3 | Libya | Neighbor |
| 4 | Germany | EU, tourism |
| 5 | France | EU, tourism |
Marshall Islands
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | UN Trusteeship, aid |
| 2 | Japan | Historical, trade |
| 3 | Australia | Regional |
| 4 | New Zealand | Regional |
| 5 | Philippines | ASEAN neighbor |
Mauritania
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | Neighbor |
| 2 | Mali | Neighbor |
| 3 | Algeria | Neighbor |
| 4 | Western Sahara | Neighbor |
| 5 | France | Colonial ties |
Mauritius
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Diaspora, trade |
| 2 | France | Colonial ties |
| 3 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 4 | South Africa | Regional trade |
| 5 | China | Investments |
Mexico
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Neighbor number 1, trade |
| 2 | Canada | NAFTA/USMCA partner |
| 3 | Spain | Colonial ties |
| 4 | Guatemala | Neighbor |
| 5 | China | Trade, rival |
Moldova
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romania | Neighbor, language |
| 2 | Ukraine | Neighbor |
| 3 | Russia | Geopolitics, Transnistria |
| 4 | Germany | EU, aid |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Aid, politics |
Monaco
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Neighbor, economy |
| 2 | Italy | Neighbor |
| 3 | UK | Tourism, expats |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Tourism, expats |
| 5 | Germany | Tourism, EU |
Mongolia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Russia | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
| 4 | Japan | Trade, aid |
| 5 | South Korea | Trade |
Montenegro
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serbia | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Neighbor |
| 3 | Croatia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Albania | Neighbor |
| 5 | Italy | EU, tourism |
Morocco
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | Rival, Western Sahara |
| 2 | Spain | Neighbor, migration |
| 3 | France | Colonial ties, trade |
| 4 | Italy | EU, trade |
| 5 | Germany | EU, trade |
Mozambique
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Tanzania | Neighbor |
| 3 | Malawi | Neighbor |
| 4 | Zambia | Neighbor |
| 5 | Zimbabwe | Neighbor |
Myanmar
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | Neighbor, main partner |
| 2 | Thailand | Neighbor |
| 3 | India | Neighbor |
| 4 | Bangladesh | Neighbor |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Politics, sanctions |
Namibia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Angola | Neighbor |
| 3 | Botswana | Neighbor |
| 4 | Zambia | Neighbor |
| 5 | Germany | Colonial ties |
Nauru
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Regional partner, aid |
| 2 | New Zealand | Regional partner |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
| 4 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 5 | China | Diplomacy |
Nepal
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | China | Neighbor, investments |
| 3 | Bangladesh | Neighbor |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Aid, diplomacy |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
Netherlands
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Belgium | Neighbor, EU |
| 3 | UK | Neighbor, trade |
| 4 | France | EU partner |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | NATO, trade |
New Zealand
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Neighbor, ANZAC |
| 2 | China | Trade, tensions |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Ally, trade |
| 4 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 5 | Japan | Trade |
Nicaragua
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costa Rica | Neighbor, tensions |
| 2 | Honduras | Neighbor |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Politics, diaspora |
| 4 | Mexico | Regional trade |
| 5 | Spain | Colonial ties |
Niger
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Mali | Neighbor, security |
| 3 | Burkina Faso | Neighbor |
| 4 | Algeria | Neighbor |
| 5 | Chad | Neighbor |
Nigeria
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Cameroon | Neighbor |
| 3 | Niger | Neighbor |
| 4 | Benin | Neighbor |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
North Korea
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | Main rival |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Main rival |
| 3 | China | Main ally |
| 4 | Russia | Ally |
| 5 | Japan | Politics, threats |
North Macedonia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulgaria | Neighbor, dispute |
| 2 | Greece | Neighbor, dispute |
| 3 | Albania | Neighbor |
| 4 | Serbia | Neighbor |
| 5 | Kosovo | Neighbor |
Norway
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | Denmark | Neighbor, history |
| 3 | Finland | Neighbor |
| 4 | Germany | EU, trade |
| 5 | UK | NATO, trade |
Oman
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAE | Neighbor, GCC |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | Neighbor, GCC |
| 3 | Iran | Neighbor, diplomacy |
| 4 | Yemen | Neighbor, politics |
| 5 | India | Trade, diaspora |
Pakistan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Main rival, Kashmir |
| 2 | China | Main ally, investments |
| 3 | Afghanistan | Neighbor, border |
| 4 | Iran | Neighbor |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Ally, politics |
Palau
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | UN Trusteeship, ally |
| 2 | Japan | Historical ties |
| 3 | Australia | Regional |
| 4 | Philippines | Neighbor |
| 5 | Taiwan | Diplomacy |
Palestine
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Israel | Conflict, main issue |
| 2 | Jordan | Neighbor, historical |
| 3 | Egypt | Neighbor |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Politics, diplomacy |
| 5 | Turkey | Ally |
Panama
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Canal, trade |
| 2 | Costa Rica | Neighbor |
| 3 | Colombia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Spain | Colonial ties |
| 5 | China | Trade, canal investment |
Papua New Guinea
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Neighbor, main partner |
| 2 | Indonesia | Neighbor |
| 3 | New Zealand | Regional |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Aid, diplomacy |
| 5 | China | Investments |
Paraguay
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Brazil | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | Bolivia | Neighbor |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, politics |
| 5 | Spain | Colonial ties |
Peru
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chile | Neighbor, rivalry |
| 2 | Brazil | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | Colombia | Neighbor |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, politics |
| 5 | Spain | Colonial ties |
Philippines
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Ally, diaspora |
| 2 | China | Rival, South China Sea |
| 3 | Japan | Trade, aid |
| 4 | South Korea | Trade, diaspora |
| 5 | Australia | Regional |
Poland
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | Neighbor, EU, trade |
| 2 | Ukraine | Neighbor, war |
| 3 | Russia | Geopolitics |
| 4 | Czech Republic | Neighbor |
| 5 | Slovakia | Neighbor |
Portugal
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Brazil | Colonial ties, language |
| 3 | UK | Oldest ally |
| 4 | Germany | EU, trade |
| 5 | France | EU partner |
Qatar
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | Rival, neighbor |
| 2 | UAE | Rival, neighbor |
| 3 | Iran | Neighbor, energy |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally |
| 5 | Turkey | Ally |
Romania
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulgaria | Neighbor, EU |
| 2 | Hungary | Neighbor, tensions |
| 3 | Ukraine | Neighbor |
| 4 | Serbia | Neighbor |
| 5 | Germany | EU leader, diaspora |
Russia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | War, main issue |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Main rival |
| 3 | China | Ally, trade |
| 4 | Germany | EU leader |
| 5 | UK | Rival |
Rwanda
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Congo | Neighbor, conflict |
| 2 | Uganda | Neighbor |
| 3 | Tanzania | Neighbor |
| 4 | Burundi | Neighbor |
| 5 | Kenya | Trade, diaspora |
Saint Kitts and Nevis
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Tourism, diaspora |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 3 | Canada | Tourism, Commonwealth |
| 4 | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean neighbor |
| 5 | Barbados | Caribbean |
Saint Lucia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Tourism, diaspora |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 3 | Canada | Tourism, Commonwealth |
| 4 | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean neighbor |
| 5 | Barbados | Caribbean |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Tourism, diaspora |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 3 | Canada | Tourism, Commonwealth |
| 4 | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean neighbor |
| 5 | Barbados | Caribbean |
Samoa
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | Colonial ties, diaspora |
| 2 | Australia | Regional partner |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
| 4 | Fiji | Pacific neighbor |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
San Marino
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | Neighbor, all ties |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
| 3 | UK | Diplomacy |
| 4 | Germany | EU, trade |
| 5 | France | EU, trade |
Sao Tome and Principe
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | Colonial ties |
| 2 | Brazil | Portuguese language |
| 3 | Angola | Regional, trade |
| 4 | Nigeria | Regional, oil |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
Saudi Arabia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | Main rival |
| 2 | UAE | GCC neighbor, ally |
| 3 | Yemen | Neighbor, war |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally |
| 5 | UK | Trade, ally |
Senegal
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauritania | Neighbor |
| 2 | Mali | Neighbor |
| 3 | Gambia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Guinea | Neighbor |
| 5 | France | Colonial ties |
Serbia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Neighbor, politics |
| 3 | Montenegro | Neighbor, history |
| 4 | Hungary | Neighbor, EU |
| 5 | Romania | Neighbor |
Seychelles
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauritius | Neighbor, regional |
| 2 | France | Colonial ties |
| 3 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 4 | India | Diaspora |
| 5 | China | Investments |
Sierra Leone
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberia | Neighbor |
| 2 | Guinea | Neighbor |
| 3 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Historical ties (freed slaves) |
| 5 | China | Investments |
Singapore
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | Indonesia | Neighbor |
| 3 | China | Trade |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Ally, trade |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
Slovakia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Republic | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | Hungary | Neighbor |
| 3 | Poland | Neighbor |
| 4 | Austria | Neighbor |
| 5 | Ukraine | Neighbor |
Slovenia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | Neighbor, important |
| 2 | Austria | Neighbor |
| 3 | Italy | Neighbor |
| 4 | Hungary | Neighbor |
| 5 | Germany | EU leader, trade |
Solomon Islands
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Regional partner |
| 2 | New Zealand | Regional partner |
| 3 | Papua New Guinea | Neighbor |
| 4 | Fiji | Pacific neighbor |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
Somalia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenya | Neighbor |
| 2 | Ethiopia | Neighbor |
| 3 | Djibouti | Neighbor |
| 4 | Yemen | Neighbor |
| 5 | Turkey | Investments |
South Africa
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimbabwe | Neighbor, politics |
| 2 | Mozambique | Neighbor |
| 3 | Namibia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Botswana | Neighbor |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
South Korea
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Korea | Main rival |
| 2 | China | Trade, geopolitics |
| 3 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally |
| 4 | Japan | Trade, rival |
| 5 | Russia | Geopolitics |
South Sudan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudan | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | Ethiopia | Neighbor |
| 3 | Kenya | Neighbor, trade |
| 4 | Uganda | Neighbor |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Aid, diplomacy |
Spain
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Neighbor, EU |
| 2 | Portugal | Neighbor, EU |
| 3 | Italy | EU, culture |
| 4 | Germany | EU leader, trade |
| 5 | UK | Trade, EU legacy |
Sri Lanka
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Neighbor, main partner |
| 2 | China | Investments |
| 3 | UAE | Diaspora, trade |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, diplomacy |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |
Sudan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | Neighbor, history |
| 2 | Egypt | Neighbor |
| 3 | Ethiopia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Chad | Neighbor |
| 5 | Libya | Neighbor |
Suriname
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guyana | Neighbor, border |
| 2 | Brazil | Neighbor |
| 3 | French Guiana | Neighbor |
| 4 | Netherlands | Colonial ties |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, diplomacy |
Sweden
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | Neighbor |
| 2 | Finland | Neighbor |
| 3 | Denmark | Neighbor |
| 4 | Germany | EU leader, trade |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | NATO ally |
Switzerland
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | France | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | Italy | Neighbor, trade |
| 4 | Austria | Neighbor |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Banking, trade |
Syria
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Neighbor, politics |
| 2 | Iraq | Neighbor |
| 3 | Israel | Neighbor, Golan |
| 4 | Jordan | Neighbor |
| 5 | Lebanon | Neighbor |
Taiwan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | Main issue, tensions |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Main ally, arms sales |
| 3 | Japan | Neighbor, trade |
| 4 | Philippines | Neighbor |
| 5 | South Korea | Trade |
Tajikistan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | Neighbor |
| 2 | Kyrgyzstan | Neighbor |
| 3 | Afghanistan | Neighbor |
| 4 | China | Neighbor, investments |
| 5 | Russia | Main ally, labor diaspora |
Tanzania
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenya | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Uganda | Neighbor |
| 3 | Mozambique | Neighbor |
| 4 | Zambia | Neighbor |
| 5 | Rwanda | Neighbor |
Thailand
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myanmar | Neighbor |
| 2 | Cambodia | Neighbor |
| 3 | Laos | Neighbor |
| 4 | Malaysia | Neighbor |
| 5 | China | Trade, investments |
Togo
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana | Neighbor |
| 2 | Benin | Neighbor |
| 3 | Burkina Faso | Neighbor |
| 4 | Nigeria | Regional trade |
| 5 | France | Colonial ties |
Tonga
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | Colonial ties, diaspora |
| 2 | Australia | Regional partner |
| 3 | Fiji | Pacific neighbor |
| 4 | Samoa | Pacific neighbor |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
Trinidad and Tobago
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, diaspora, energy |
| 2 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 3 | Grenada | Neighbor |
| 4 | Guyana | Neighbor, trade |
| 5 | Venezuela | Neighbor, energy |
Tunisia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | Neighbor |
| 2 | Libya | Neighbor |
| 3 | France | Colonial ties |
| 4 | Italy | EU, migration |
| 5 | Germany | EU, trade |
Turkey
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | Neighbor, rival |
| 2 | Syria | Neighbor, war |
| 3 | Iraq | Neighbor |
| 4 | Iran | Neighbor |
| 5 | Germany | EU leader, diaspora |
Turkmenistan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | Neighbor |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | Neighbor |
| 3 | Kazakhstan | Neighbor |
| 4 | Afghanistan | Neighbor |
| 5 | Russia | Ally, trade |
Tuvalu
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Regional partner |
| 2 | New Zealand | Regional partner |
| 3 | Fiji | Pacific neighbor |
| 4 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
Ukraine
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | War, main issue |
| 2 | Poland | Neighbor, ally |
| 3 | Belarus | Neighbor |
| 4 | Romania | Neighbor |
| 5 | Slovakia | Neighbor |
UAE
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | GCC partner |
| 2 | Iran | Neighbor, rival |
| 3 | Oman | Neighbor, GCC |
| 4 | Qatar | GCC, rival |
| 5 | India | Diaspora, trade |
Uganda
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenya | Neighbor, trade |
| 2 | Tanzania | Neighbor |
| 3 | Rwanda | Neighbor |
| 4 | South Sudan | Neighbor |
| 5 | DR Congo | Neighbor |
UK
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Special relationship |
| 2 | Germany | EU leader, trade |
| 3 | France | Neighbor, EU legacy |
| 4 | Ireland | Neighbor, history |
| 5 | China | Trade, politics |
USA
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | Main rival, trade |
| 2 | Russia | Geopolitics |
| 3 | UK | Special relationship |
| 4 | Canada | Neighbor, trade |
| 5 | Mexico | Neighbor, trade |
Uruguay
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | Neighbor, rival |
| 2 | Brazil | Neighbor, trade |
| 3 | Spain | Colonial ties |
| 4 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, diplomacy |
| 5 | Germany | EU, trade |
Uzbekistan
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazakhstan | Neighbor |
| 2 | Tajikistan | Neighbor |
| 3 | Kyrgyzstan | Neighbor |
| 4 | Turkmenistan | Neighbor |
| 5 | Afghanistan | Neighbor |
Vanuatu
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Regional partner |
| 2 | New Zealand | Regional partner |
| 3 | Fiji | Pacific neighbor |
| 4 | UK | Colonial ties |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
Venezuela
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA (All States or By State) | Main rival, sanctions |
| 2 | Colombia | Neighbor, trade, politics |
| 3 | Brazil | Neighbor |
| 4 | Guyana | Neighbor, border dispute |
| 5 | Cuba | Main ally |
Vietnam
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | Neighbor, rival, trade |
| 2 | USA (All States or By State) | Trade, politics |
| 3 | Cambodia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Laos | Neighbor |
| 5 | Japan | Trade |
Western Sahara
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | Main disputing party |
| 2 | Algeria | Main ally |
| 3 | Mauritania | Neighbor |
| 4 | Spain | Colonial ties |
| 5 | France | Diplomacy |
Yemen
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | Neighbor, war |
| 2 | Oman | Neighbor |
| 3 | UAE | War, politics |
| 4 | Iran | Rival, politics |
| 5 | USA (All States or By State) | Diplomacy |
Zambia
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimbabwe | Neighbor |
| 2 | DR Congo | Neighbor |
| 3 | Tanzania | Neighbor |
| 4 | Malawi | Neighbor |
| 5 | Mozambique | Neighbor |
Zimbabwe
| Priority | Country | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | Neighbor, main partner |
| 2 | Mozambique | Neighbor |
| 3 | Zambia | Neighbor |
| 4 | Botswana | Neighbor |
| 5 | UK | Colonial ties |