MID Matrix of direct influence

MID is simple a table (actors x actors) in which the potential influence of one actor over another is recorded on a scale from 0 to 4. This table already reveals apparent relationships of power, simply reading the totals of each line and each column reveals that the state is by far the most influential actor in the system, while at the same time it is one of the most susceptible to the influence of others. In looking at relationships of power, we cannot restrict ourselves simply to direct influence, and an actor can influence another via the intermediary of a third actor.