Power Distribution in the Networks of Terrorist Groups

Aleskerov, Fuad; Gavrilenkova, Irina; Shvydun, S.; Yakuba, Vyacheslav

Power Distribution in the Networks of Terrorist Groups

2001–2018

Journal article (2020)

Authors

Fuad Aleskerov V.A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences of Russian Academy of Sciences, National Research University Higher School of Economics

Irina Gavrilenkova National Research University Higher School of Economics

S. Shvydun V.A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences of Russian Academy of Sciences, National Research University Higher School of Economics

Vyacheslav Yakuba National Research University Higher School of Economics, V.A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences of Russian Academy of Sciences

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Network analysis Centrality measures Influence in networks Terrorist groups

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01-06-2020

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English

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Abstract

Since 9/11, terrorism has become a global issue of the twenty-first century. Terrorist organizations become important actors of world politics as they gain influence on political process and decision-making. Some organizations compete with each other in order to gain more power and influence. We study the distribution of power among terrorist groups using network approach and applying classic and new centrality indices (Short-Range (SRIC) and Long-Range interactions indices (LRIC)). These indices allow to identify terrorist groups with direct and indirect influence on the terrorist network.