How the science of complex networks can help developing strategies against terrorism

被引:133
作者
Latora, V
Marchiori, M
机构
[1] Catania Univ, Dipartimento Fis & Astron, I-95123 Catania, Italy
[2] INFM, I-95123 Catania, Italy
[3] MIT, Comp Sci Lab, Cambridge, MA 02139 USA
[4] Univ Venice, Dipartimento Informat, I-30172 Venice, Italy
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10.1016/S0960-0779(03)00429-6
中图分类号
O1 [数学];
学科分类号
0701 ; 070101 ;
摘要
A new method, based-on a recently defined centrality measure, allows to spot the critical components of a generic complex network. The identification and protection of the critical components of a given communication-transportation network should be the first concern in order to reduce the consequences of terrorist attacks. On the other hand, the critical components of a terrorist organization are the terrorists to target to disrupt the organization and reduce the possibility of terroristic attacks. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:69 / 75
页数:7
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