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A Computational Framework for Modelling Conflict Dynamics and Peace Agreement Viability in South Sudan

Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Associate Professor of Politics, Peace, and Security; Principal, Graduate College, University of Juba; SUSI Scholar on U.S. Foreign Policy
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19475238
Published: April 12, 2024

Abstract

This methodology article presents a novel computational framework for analysing the complex, multi-layered dynamics of conflict and peace in South Sudan. It addresses the limitations of qualitative assessments by proposing a hybrid approach that integrates agent-based modelling with natural language processing of peace agreements and event data. The framework is designed to simulate factional interactions, resource competition, and the impact of external interventions, providing a testbed for evaluating the structural viability of peace accords. The article details the methodology's architecture, data integration processes, and validation procedures using historical data from the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). It argues that such computational tools can offer policymakers and researchers a robust, evidence-based means to stress-test peacebuilding strategies before implementation.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (2024). A Computational Framework for Modelling Conflict Dynamics and Peace Agreement Viability in South Sudan. African Peace and Conflict Studies (Broader - Interdisciplinary), Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19475238

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Computational conflict modellingAgent-based modellingPeace agreement analysisNatural language processingSouth Sudan conflict dynamicsR-ARCSSEvent data analytics

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