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Contagion in the Transpacific Shipping Network: International Networks and Vulnerability Interdependence

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  • David C. Earnest
  • Steve Yetiv
  • Stephen M. Carmel

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To what extent are states vulnerable to disruptions in trade networks? We investigate this question by simulating attacks on the intermodal shipping network, whose ubiquitous containers carry 80% to 90% of all global trade in goods. While this network has reduced transportation costs and spurred international trade, the dependence of modern economies on ship-borne trade means disruptions in one region may produce considerable costs for states in another region. We simulate an “optimal terrorist” that learns about the conditions under which attacks on the network in other parts of the world generate economic losses to the United States. The study illustrates that by adopting a network- and process-oriented ontology, the study of interdependence may better anticipate new sources of interstate and transnational conflict.

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  • David C. Earnest & Steve Yetiv & Stephen M. Carmel, 2012. "Contagion in the Transpacific Shipping Network: International Networks and Vulnerability Interdependence," International Interactions, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 38(5), pages 571-596, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ginixx:v:38:y:2012:i:5:p:571-596
    DOI: 10.1080/03050629.2012.726151
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