Weaponized Interdependence in Global Networks
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What event took place on April 17, 2018, related to the article?

  • The International Studies Association's annual convention
  • A global conference on sanctions
  • A Research Seminar at Johns Hopkins University (correct)
  • A publication of a related article

Who authored the useful introduction on the legal principles of exposure determination?

  • Henry Foy
  • Serena B. Wille (correct)
  • Tobias Buck
  • Anne-Sylvaine Chassany

Which publication featured the article regarding U.S. sanctions on Iran?

  • The Economist
  • CFA Institute Conference Proceedings Quarterly
  • Financial Times (correct)
  • International Security

What was the focus of Llewelyn Hughes and Austin Long's article?

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What issue was addressed by Anne-Sylvaine Chassany and others in their Financial Times article?

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Which aspect of the international oil market does Jeff D. Colgan discuss in his article?

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What was the publication year of the article by Llewelyn Hughes and Austin Long?

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Who stepped down as president to win a U.S. sanctions waiver according to Henry Foy's article?

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What is the primary focus of the article regarding state power?

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How has globalization impacted the traditional liberal order?

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What aspect of interdependence is highlighted as being largely neglected by international relations scholars?

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Which characteristic of coercive authority is shaped by economic networks and domestic institutions?

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What do secondary sanctions coexist with in controlling international financial flows?

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Which of the following is NOT a focus of the burgeoning scholarship mentioned in relation to cybersecurity?

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According to the discussion, what is a key consequence of globalization on state power?

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What do the authors propose to integrate into the understanding of globalization and power?

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What are the two main components of networks as described in network theory?

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How is the 'degree' of a node defined in network theory?

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What does the pattern of nodes and links represent in a network?

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What does asymmetric growth in globalization lead to in terms of network influence?

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According to structural accounts like neorealism, what influences network structures?

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What does the term 'nodes' refer to in network theory?

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What aspect of networks does the term 'structure' refer to according to international relations scholars?

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Which author's concept of 'structural power' is mentioned as a foundational idea in the provided content?

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What role do global networks play in the world economy?

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What are the two prominent effects described in relation to global networks and state strategy?

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Which of the following best describes the informational networks mentioned?

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How has the financial sector adapted in the context of globalization?

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What is one of the key concerns associated with the weaponization of networks?

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What is the primary function of internet exchange points?

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What type of scholarly work has begun to focus on the link between structure and statecraft?

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How does e-commerce dominance relate to network economies?

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What does the article imply about the development of financial and internet communication networks?

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What role does ICANN play in the domain name system?

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What proportion of global web traffic is estimated to pass through Amazon Web Services?

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What is the primary focus of the article regarding globalization?

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Why has the United States promoted the free flow of content across borders?

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Which of the following factors has contributed to developing an asymmetric network in internet traffic?

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What is a potential downside of having a small number of key nodes channeling internet traffic?

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What role do internet exchange points play in the overall functioning of the internet?

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What is meant by 'weaponizing interdependence' in the context of network properties?

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What are the two forms of network power discussed in the content?

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Which factor contributes to the centralization of the e-commerce economy?

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How do domestic institutions and norms influence the behavior of the United States in global networks?

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What is a consequence of U.S. government policy on data governance?

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In the context of financial messaging, what example is used to illustrate network effects?

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What impact do key nodes have on domestic internet traffic in major cities?

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What geographic concentration is noted to influence internet traffic flows?

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Flashcards

Exposure Determination

The process of identifying if a person or entity is subject to sanctions, especially when dealing with international trade or financial transactions.

OFAC

The Office of Foreign Assets Control, a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals.

Sanctions Exemptions

Circumstances or specific situations allowing certain activities with sanctioned entities, despite broader restrictions.

Oil Weapon

The potential for a nation's oil supply to become a tool for exerting influence or pressure, either by withholding it or manipulating its price.

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International Oil Market Structure

The organization and dynamics of the global oil trade, including producers, consumers, and trading mechanisms.

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Oil's Influence on U.S. Foreign Policy

The impact of oil production, trade, and pricing on American political decisions and relationships with other countries.

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Network Theory

A framework for understanding connections between actors, such as individuals, organizations, or locations, within a system.

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Nodes in a Network

Individual actors or locations that participate in a network, being connected by ties.

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Ties in a Network

Connections between nodes, channeling information, resources, or influence.

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Degree in a Network

Number of connections a node has to other nodes, indicating its influence within the network.

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Network Topography

The overall structure and arrangement of nodes and ties within a network.

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Structural Power

Influence derived from a position within a network's structure, shaping how resources and information flow.

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Centralized Network

A network where a few nodes have a disproportionate number of connections, concentrating power and influence.

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Asymmetric Growth in Networks

Uneven growth and development within a network, leading to inequality in influence and resource distribution.

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Global Networks and the World Economy

Global networks - like finance, internet, and supply chains - form the essential structure of the modern world economy. These networks connect economies, enabling trade, communication, and financial transactions, which can be difficult to disentangle.

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Panopticon Effect

The ability of a state, through its control of key global networks, to monitor and influence the activities of other states. This is like a 'watching eye' where the state can see what's happening in other countries.

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Chokepoint Effect

The ability of a state to disrupt or control global networks, potentially causing economic or strategic harm to other states. This involves controlling vital points within networks, like a narrow passage.

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Weaponized Interdependence

The use of global networks as tools of leverage by states, where they manipulate the existing interconnectedness to gain influence or strategic advantage, often through economic pressure or sanctions.

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Global Supply Chains and Geopolitics

Global supply chains, the interconnected network of businesses involved in producing and delivering goods worldwide, have significant geopolitical implications. Disruptions or control of these chains can impact economies and relationships between countries.

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Counterterrorism and Global Networks

Global networks, especially communication and financial networks, play a crucial role in counterterrorism efforts. Terrorist organizations often exploit these networks for communication, fundraising, and coordination, making them targets of counterterrorism measures.

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Cybersecurity and Network Vulnerability

Global networks are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. These attacks can disrupt critical infrastructure, steal sensitive information, and undermine national security, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

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States and the Weaponization of Networks

States, particularly those controlling vital network infrastructure, have the potential to weaponize interdependence for strategic gain. This involves using their control of networks to exert influence over other countries, potentially leading to conflict or tensions.

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Interdependence

A situation where two or more countries or regions are mutually dependent on each other, meaning they rely on each other for resources, goods, services, and even security.

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Coercive Authority

The ability of one state to influence or force another state to do something through the use of power, often economic or military.

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Global Networks

Interconnected systems like financial markets, supply chains, and the internet that connect people and countries across the world.

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Domestic Institutions and Norms

Rules, laws, and cultural beliefs within a state that influence how power is used.

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Liberal Order

A framework for international relations based on free trade, democratic principles, and international cooperation.

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Interdependence and Power

How the interdependence between states can affect their power dynamics; a state's power is not only based on its own resources but also on its position within global networks.

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Transformative Impact of Globalization

How globalization has shifted power away from multilateral negotiations between states and towards networks of private actors.

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Standard Liberal Accounts of Interdependence

Traditional liberal perspectives on interdependence that focus on the mutual benefits and cooperation that can arise from interconnectedness between states.

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Internet Exchange Points

Physical locations where internet service providers connect and exchange traffic, facilitating communication across networks and making the internet function.

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Centralization of Internet Traffic

The concentration of internet traffic flow through a small number of key nodes, like internet exchange points, due to network economies.

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Network Economies

The idea that the value of a network increases as more users join, leading to dominance by a few large players due to increased returns to scale.

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Centralization in E-commerce

The dominance of a few large e-commerce companies due to network effects and increasing returns to scale, similar to the internet traffic pattern.

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US Policy on Data Governance

The US believes in the free flow of data across borders, promoting international trade and information exchange.

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Exceptions to Data Flow Policy

The US restricts data flow when it interferes with intellectual property rights of US companies or national security.

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US Data Governance: Double-Edged Sword

While promoting free data flow, the US balances it with protecting its own interests, creating a potential conflict in global data regulation.

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Cloud Provider Hubs

Large companies that provide computing resources (data storage, processing power) to other businesses and individuals on the internet.

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SWIFT System

A global network that facilitates secure financial messaging between banks, enabling international payments and transfers.

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Transcontinental Fiber Optic Cables

Massive underwater cables that transmit internet data across oceans, connecting continents and enabling global communication.

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Internet Exchanges

Physical locations where internet service providers connect their networks, allowing data to flow between them.

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Geographic Concentration of Data Centers

The tendency of data centers, which store and process data for online services, to cluster in a few specific locations, often due to infrastructure or cost factors.

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Study Notes

Weaponized Interdependence: How Global Economic Networks Shape State Coercion

  • Study examines how global economic networks are used by states to exert coercive pressure, particularly by the US
  • The US has used sanctions on Iran's nuclear program as an example of this weaponized interdependence
  • The sanctions affected non-US firms, highlighting the US's importance in the global financial network
  • This unilateral action prompted criticism from European allies, who felt the US was acting as a "global economic policeman"
  • Security scholars acknowledge the importance of energy markets in shaping geostrategy, but financial and information markets are also crucial to state coercion
  • The study contrasts its approach with standard liberal complex interdependence models, emphasizing the structural aspects of interdependence
  • Global economic networks increase interdependence between previously autonomous states
  • The study uses sociological and computational network research to show how complex systems can create asymmetric network structures
  • Some nations are "hubs" in global networks with high connectivity, while others are less connected, potentially making them vulnerable to coercion through these networks
  • Two key strategies used by states to exploit these networks are identified: panopticon effect and chokepoint effect
    • Panopticon effect: uses network position to gain informational advantage over adversaries by monitoring their activities
    • Chokepoint effect: cuts off adversaries from network flows or information to exert control

Global Economic Networks and Power

  • Globalization has created dense and interconnected financial, informational, and physical networks, creating new risks and tools for states
  • Interdependence combined with the competition for power creates complex strategic scenarios, making direct conflict less necessary for some states
  • Networks have implications for power imbalances which can vary depending on the political and institutional structures within states
  • The study explores financial messaging and internet communication as examples to analyze states' exploitation of networks
  • While the US has substantial influence in these networks, its ability to control them isn't absolute. This capability is contingent on domestic institutions.
  • Network structure influences the ability of governments to impose costs on other actors

Network Structure and Power Imbalances

  • Complex global networks tend to create asymmetric topologies. Some actors become central hubs, while others are less connected.
  • The study highlights that US-based entities often hold significant centrality within global financial and informational networks.
  • Central nodes are crucial for managing information, resources, and influence within these networks; thus, states that control these nodes can leverage their position for coercive power
  • The panopticon effect involves gathering critical information, while the chokepoint effect restricts information flow to adversaries.
  • The study suggests that the distribution and concentration of network hubs matters to a state's capacity to weaponize interdependence
  • States' ability to exert control over global network hubs, which provides access to vast amounts of data and resources, is contingent upon domestic structures and policies
  • The US's access to and control over these networks, coupled with its domestic legal and institutional frameworks, have enabled it to effectively use these networks for coercive purposes.

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This study explores how states leverage global economic networks for coercion, using US sanctions on Iran's nuclear program as a case study. It highlights the criticisms against the US's unilateral actions and the implications for international relations and geostrategy, emphasizing the role of financial and information markets. The research utilizes sociological and computational network methods to examine these dynamics.

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