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Dimensions

Each side of each relationship is rated on four dimensions. Together they say how much a relationship amounts to, which way it is heading, how far one nation relies on the other, and whether it leans to cooperation or rivalry.

Relationship Intensity

How much the relationship amounts to: how close, active and consequential it is.

Higher is a closer, more active relationship.

Leading, mean
3.47
Wider, mean
2.78
Highest pair
Israel & United States

Relationship Momentum

Which way the relationship is heading: warming and deepening, or cooling and falling away.

Higher is a relationship gathering pace; lower is one losing it.

Leading, mean
4.19
Wider, mean
3.84
Highest pair
Israel & United States

Structural Dependence

How far one nation relies on the other: for trade, security, finance, energy or technology.

Higher is a nation more reliant on its partner. It is the dimension that most often differs between the two sides.

Leading, mean
3.25
Wider, mean
2.99
Highest pair
Japan & United States

Cooperative Orientation

Whether the relationship leans to cooperation or to rivalry.

Higher is more cooperative; lower is more adversarial.

Leading, mean
4.51
Wider, mean
3.99
Highest pair
China & Pakistan