| Allies |
Countries with formal, binding agreements (such as treaties or defense pacts) to support each other militarily or strategically. Allies cooperate closely in security, share intelligence, and often coordinate foreign policy. |
| Strategic Partners |
Nations with significant collaboration in select areas—such as security, trade, or technology—without the full commitments of an alliance. Strategic partnerships are formalized but not as deep or binding as alliances. They are based on mutual national interests and long-term cooperation. |
| Cooperative |
Countries with active, friendly engagement across diplomacy, trade, or cultural exchanges. Cooperative relations imply ongoing, mutually beneficial dialogue, but do not necessarily mean a formal partnership or alliance. |
| Cordial |
States that maintain polite, respectful, and non-confrontational relations. Cordial relationships lack major disputes, but may not involve significant collaboration, either. |
| Rebuilding |
Nations restoring diplomatic or economic ties after a period of breakdown, crisis, or conflict. This term often applies to former adversaries working to normalize relations and resume cooperation. |
| Rivals |
Countries that compete against each other for influence, power, or leadership in international affairs, often across economic, military, geopolitical, or technological domains. Rivalry does not always mean hostility, but it usually involves ongoing competition, significant disagreements, or efforts to outmaneuver the other—sometimes leading to strained or adversarial relations. |
| No Relations |
Countries with no official diplomatic ties. This can mean embassies or consulates have been withdrawn, formal recognition is missing, or there is a deliberate stance of avoidance or neutrality. |
| Strained |
Countries experiencing tension, disagreements, or conflict of interests, but not outright hostility. Strained relations often involve disputes over policy, territory, or actions, with limited cooperation. |
| Hostile |
Nations engaged in open antagonism, threats, or conflict. Hostile relationships may include sanctions, severed diplomatic ties, proxy warfare, or direct military engagement. |