A network approach to analysis of international conflicts
Abstract
A survey of works on network models for international studies is provided. The methodology of the network analysis and selection criteria of empirical data for the analysis of the interstate conflicts are discussed. The model of a network of the interstate conflicts and its visualization are offered. By means of two classical centrality indices (Eigenvector and Page Rank) and a new index of centrality (Short-Range Interaction Cent- rality), the most influential states during certain periods are revealed.
About the Authors
Fuad Aleskerov
National Research University Higher School of Economics; V.A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences of Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mariia Kurapova
National Research University Higher School of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Natalia Meshcheryakova
National Research University Higher School of Economics; V.A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences of Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail Mironyuk
National Research University Higher School of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey Shvydun
National Research University Higher School of Economics; V.A. Trapeznikov Institute of Control Sciences of Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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