The final article in the SPJRD September 2024 issue, “A Social Network Analysis on Abu Sayyaf Kidnappings,” explores the complex network of relationships and operational structures that characterize the organization of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
โAuthors Brenz Gwynne Hababag, Laica Pearl Alcantara, Blessy Tale, and Jamal Kay Rogers of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) strive to provide a deeper understanding of the ASG’s dynamics and activities. Through social network analysis, this groundbreaking research reveals how the group’s activities are not merely isolated incidents but part of a larger, interconnected network of shady schemes.
โBurrows into the heart of a complex illicit network where every node tells a story and every connection reveals a deeper understanding of the forces at play.
