Diplomatic webs: the influential figures shaping U.S. policy in Israel, Qatar, and Iraq

Abstract

This study examines the Twitter/X networks of U.S. ambassadors in Israel, Iraq, and Qatar from 2017 to 2024, aiming to assess how digital diplomacy is conducted through these platforms. Utilizing Sprinklr, we gathered 586,736 mentions involving the ambassadors’ Twitter handles, with a focus on evaluating the influence and communication strategies within these networks.

Keywords

• digital diplomacy
• network analysis
• global south
• twitter diplomacy
• social media