The Compass Dataset: A New Approach to Indexing Serbia’s Policy Trends

Stekić, Nenad (2024) The Compass Dataset: A New Approach to Indexing Serbia’s Policy Trends. In: The 4rd “Dialogues on China” International Academic Conference: Harvesting the winds of change: China and the global actors. Institute of International Politics and Economics, Belgrade, pp. 528-543. ISBN 978-86-7067-339-7

Text iipe_dijalozi_kina-2024-4-2-ch26.pdf - Published Version Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives. Download (195kB)

Abstract

In the complex landscape of international relations, understanding and mitigating risks is crucial for formulating effective policies. Currently, in its initial development phase under the scientific COMPASS Project, the COMPASS Dataset represents a comprehensive resource designed to capture and analyse the risks associated with Serbia’s foreign, security, and economic policy towards the European Union and China, respectively. This dataset encapsulates a broad spectrum of potential contingencies, categorised and ranked through 33 distinct variables. It is an invaluable tool for policymakers and researchers, offering a granular view of the challenges and opportunities inherent in Serbia’s interactions with these significant global players. This paper presents preliminary insights into the COMPASS Dataset, including an analysis of its variables, identification and resolution of initial coding errors, and the overall data structure. Additionally, the paper explores the architecture of the underlying database, highlighting how it supports robust data management and facilitates comprehensive risk assessment. By offering an early exploration of the dataset’s specifics, this paper aims to illustrate how the COMPASS Dataset, even at this developmental stage, can inform strategic decision-making and enhance Serbia’s policy responses in an increasingly dynamic international environment.

Actions (login required)

View Item