如何用最少的重叠在地图上绘制网络?

I have some authors with their city or country of affiliation. I would like to know if it is possible to plot the coauthors' networks (figure 1), on the map, having the coordinates of the countries. Please consider multiple authors from the same country. [EDIT: Several networks could be generated as in the example and should not show avoidable overlaps]. This is intended for dozens of authors. A zooming option is desirable. Bounty promise +50 for working future answer.I have some authors with their city or country