Category: Dispersed Networks

Chapter on social media published in new book on Iranian Election

Posted on By Wandren PD 1 Comment on Chapter on social media published in new book on Iranian Election
Data mapping, Dispersed Networks, Network analysis, Public Diplomacy

Bullets with Butterfly Wings: Tweets, Protest Networks and the Iranian Election Following the election in Iran, Twitter was used as a means for expression for both individuals in Iran and networks observing the events from around the world. This spawned many articles the ‘Twitter Revolution’ or proclaiming Twitter, “the Medium of the Movement” (Grossman, 2009) … Read More “Chapter on social media published in new book on Iranian Election” »

Entering the Network Phase in Public Diplomacy

Posted on By Wandren PD
Data mapping, Dispersed Networks, Network analysis, networks, Public Diplomacy

I had the pleasure of writing this with Gerard Lemos for the USC CPD Blog: We have been on the cusp of the network phase in Public Diplomacy for some time now, but as yet we have not fully crossed the threshold and adopted the operating model of a network based approach. Our operating model will … Read More “Entering the Network Phase in Public Diplomacy” »

Nice video as model for network PD

Posted on By Wandren PD
Dispersed Networks, Network analysis, Public Diplomacy

Nice video – seems to be a useful way of thinking about ideas diffusing through a dispersed network. Trying to understanding the network and identify important elements within it provides a means of making diffusion more likely. What makes a node important depends on perspective and what you are trying to achieve, so attempting to … Read More “Nice video as model for network PD” »

What does this video have to do with Public Diplomacy 2.0?

Posted on By Wandren PD 2 Comments on What does this video have to do with Public Diplomacy 2.0?
Dispersed Networks, networks, Public Diplomacy

The run-in to the Christmas break has seen the production of numerous pieces about Gov 2.0 and PD 2.0. As comments on them have got a little long I’ve attached them here rather than have an overly long blog post. Many of these have been hot on the potential of ‘new’ tools but less clear … Read More “What does this video have to do with Public Diplomacy 2.0?” »

Update: mapping those following America.gov on twitter

Posted on By Wandren
Data mapping, Dispersed Networks, Network analysis, networks, Public Diplomacy

Matt Armstrong a while back highlighted the issue that America.gov had more followers listing their location as in America, than they did followers from the rest of the world. I mapped the data he collected to demonstrate how the location of those followers could be broken down by region.  By way of an update, here’s an … Read More “Update: mapping those following America.gov on twitter” »

The world is 3D – why not a network map?

Posted on By Wandren 1 Comment on The world is 3D – why not a network map?
Data mapping, Dispersed Networks, Network analysis, networks, Public Diplomacy, Uncategorized

Quick look at 3D network map. This one of followers of FCO accounts on Twitter, will follow-up with further data. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzxMBl3KSZo] Understanding importance or influence within a network depends in part on perspective; both the way you look at it and what your priorities are. The ability to view the map in 3D is all … Read More “The world is 3D – why not a network map?” »