Social network analysis and counterterrorism: a double-edged sword for international humanitarian law

被引:1
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作者
Moncrieff, Michael [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Kilibarda, Pavle [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Gaggioli, Gloria [1 ,2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Geneva, Dept Int Publ Law, Geneva, Switzerland
[2] Univ Geneva, Int Org, Geneva, Switzerland
[3] Geneva Acad Int Humanitarian Law & Human Rights, Geneva, Switzerland
来源
JOURNAL OF CONFLICT & SECURITY LAW | 2024年 / 29卷 / 01期
基金
瑞士国家科学基金会;
关键词
social network analysis; international humanitarian law; organized armed groups; armed conflict; terrorism; LONDON BOMBERS; COVERT; ORGANIZATIONS; TERROR;
D O I
10.1093/jcsl/krae002
中图分类号
D9 [法律]; DF [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
The use of social network analysis (SNA) during the War on Terror has been a topic of significant political and academic discourse. SNA is an empirical method that graphically and mathematically represents interactions or relationships between nodes (eg, individuals, organizations) and the ties that connect them. The nature and degree of interdependence among nodes are believed to provide insights into the relationships and behaviour of members within a social network. The scarcity of precise and comprehensive data on the structure, functioning, and activities of terrorist groups has prompted some states to incorporate SNA into their intelligence efforts and rely on its data for counterterrorism activities, including lethal operations. However, the compatibility of SNA with international law remains underexplored. In this article, we adopt a legal-empirical approach to elucidate SNA in accessible terms and examine the challenges it presents for international law. We contend that SNA is fundamentally incompatible with international humanitarian law (IHL) targeting rules, as the data it provides do not pertain to legally relevant criteria. Nevertheless, SNA offers valuable insights for IHL by illuminating intra-group dynamics to facilitate conflict classification, identifying legally relevant characteristics in armed groups' internal networks, and determining the strength of relations between armed factions. Our findings underscore the importance of a nuanced understanding of SNA's applications and limitations in the context of international law.
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页码:165 / 183
页数:19
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