Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)
A Scoping Review of Computational Approaches to Conflict Analysis and Peacebuilding in South Sudan
Abstract
This scoping review systematically maps and synthesises the emerging body of literature at the intersection of computer science and peace and conflict studies, with a specific focus on South Sudan. It examines how computational methods—including data mining, natural language processing, social network analysis, and agent-based modelling—are being applied to analyse conflict dynamics, monitor peace agreements, and inform peacebuilding interventions. The review identifies key thematic applications, prevalent methodologies, data sources, and significant gaps in the current research landscape. The findings highlight the potential of data-driven approaches to enhance conflict sensitivity and programme efficacy, while critically discussing the technical, ethical, and contextual challenges of applying computational tools in a fragile, data-scarce environment. This synthesis aims to inform future interdisciplinary research and practice in digital peacebuilding.
Read the Full Article
The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.