Brunei is a small, oil-rich nation located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Malaysia and the South China Sea. Brunei has a population of about 430,000 people, most of whom are Muslim and Malay. The country is a constitutional sultanate, with the Sultan of Brunei as the head of state and government. Brunei has a high standard of living and a strong economy, largely due to its oil and gas reserves. The country is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Brunei has a mixed record on human rights, and has faced criticism for its strict laws on homosexuality and other issues. Despite this, the country has a reputation for stability and has maintained good relations with its neighbors and the international community.

Brunei maintains contact with 31 countries. The five most intense relations Brunei has are with: Cambodia with a score of 4 327 , Philippines with a score of 3 818 , Japan with a score of 3 318 , Indonesia with a score of 2 808 , and Singapore with a score of 2 457 .

The top five closest relations from Brunei are: United Kingdom with a score of 6.64 , Indonesia with a score of 6.61 , United States with a score of 6.54 , Pakistan with a score of 6.49 , and Malaysia with a score of 6.36 .

While, the top five strained relations from Brunei are: Spain with a score of 4.03 , India with a score of 4.97 , Qatar with a score of 5.09 , Russia with a score of 5.17 , and Oman with a score of 5.19 .