Dynamic Statistical Network Informatics
Abstract
Develop new dynamic statistical network techniques that support the identification of structural features in communities or nation-states that can be leveraged to increase the resiliency, alter the distribution of power, support deterrence activities or stabilize or destabilize communities. A secondary objective is to develop a principled approach to laying out network images so that information on cohesion, fractionation, lines of agreement and disagreement become more readily apparent to the observer. Another secondary objective is to test these new methods by applying them to three different case studies: emerging threats and stability in Syria-Iraq, nuclear deterrence in the Pacific Rim with a focus on Korea, and cyberthreat at the global level. These objectives are realized through the creation, testing, and application of technology for the creation, enhancement, analysis, visualization, and conducting of forecasts about various courses of action using Socio-cognitive Cultural Maps (SCMs).
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 08, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141512797
Entities
People
- Kathleen Carley
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy