Factional Networks in Fragmented Conflicts

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Abstract:

This report describes research exploring the use of network methods to analyze the interactions of militant groups in insurgencies and civil wars. Network and attribute data for militants were collected using manual and automated methods; theories of militant factional behaviors were developed and tested empirically; novel methods of analyzing militant network structure were developed; and new results on the fundamental structure and dynamics of signed networks were obtained.

Author(s):
Gabbay, Michael
Author Organization(s):
WASHINGTON UNIV SEATTLE
Funding Organization(s):
OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH ARLINGTON VA, ARLINGTON , VA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Final Report
Publication Date:
2022 Apr 21
Pagination:
159

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Grant Number(s):
N00014-16-1-2919
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
network science, international relations, data mining, international organizations, recreation, data science, information science, computational science, social media, databases, military research, political science, regression analysis, national security, physics laboratories, political ideologies, social networks
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Apr 22
Update Date:
2022 Jun 02