These include the establishment of direct ties, the strengths of these ties, as well as the density, structural holes, centrality, and cross-disciplinary links.
This week, in a move apparently timed to embarrass the re-elected Mr Chen, China announced the establishment of diplomatic ties with Taiwan's tiny friend Dominica.
Ritual kinship (compadrazgo) is frequent, the extent of the institution depending on the extent of observance of Roman Catholic sacraments, because such sacraments are considered the proper occasion for establishment of ritual ties.
An important benefit of similar federal training institutes has been the establishment of lasting ties among attendees, as well as the cross-pollination of experience among colleagues from different agencies.
In 2008 Mr Sargsyan took a big risk when he signed a set of protocols with Turkey, an ancient foe, that foresaw the establishment of diplomatic ties and the re-opening of the Turkish-Armenian border.
Finally, it's important to remember that the establishment of international ties counts as a "broader impact --indeed, a very impact --indeed
In particular, these include whether or not herders announce themselves to local bodies, establishment of social ties that might diminish incidences of aggression, acceptance of local rules on tree cutting, and reduction of livestock theft.
A manager might have benefited strongly from outside directors' advice in the past and thus may prefer the creation of received or undirected interlocks to the establishment of sent ties.
