Strategies for combating dark networks
dc.contributor.author | Roberts, Nancy | |
dc.contributor.author | Everton, Sean F. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-05-16T18:02:17Z | |
dc.date.available | 2014-05-16T18:02:17Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011 | |
dc.identifier.citation | N.C. Roberts, S.F. Everton, "Strategies for combating dark networks," Journal of Social Structure, JoSS Article: v.12 (2011), 33 p. | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Roberts, N.C. and Everton, S. 2011. Strategies for Combating Dark Networks. Journal of Social Structure 12(2):1-32. | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10945/41260 | |
dc.description.abstract | Our goal in this paper is to explore two generic approaches to disrupting dark networks: kinetic and nonkinetic. The kinetic approach involves aggressive and offensive measures to eliminate or capture network members and their supporters, while the non-kinetic approach involves the use of subtle, non-coercive means for combating dark networks. Two strategies derive from the kinetic approach: Targeting and Capacity-building. Four strategies derive from the non-kinetic approach: Institution-Building, Psychological Operations, Information Operations and Rehabilitation. We use network data from Noordin Top’s South East Asian terror network to illustrate how both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies could be pursued depending on a commander’s intent. Using this strategic framework as a backdrop, we strongly advise the use of SNA metrics in developing alternative counter-terrorism strategies that are context dependent rather than letting SNA metrics define and drive a particular strategy. | en_US |
dc.rights | This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States. | en_US |
dc.title | Strategies for combating dark networks | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.contributor.corporate | Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) | |
dc.contributor.department | Defense Analysis (DA) | |
dc.subject.author | Dark networks | en_US |
dc.subject.author | counter-terrorism | en_US |
dc.subject.author | counter-insurgency | en_US |
dc.subject.author | strategy | en_US |