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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2020: 46-64

Analysis of the Malian conflict dynamics - exploiting ACLED databaseReviewed - Review

Jan Kofroň, Michal Opletal, Matyáš Zrno

Focusing on current Malian conflict, the aim of the article is to demonstrate usefulness of the "Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project" database for the analysis of intra-state conflicts. At the macro-level the paper analyzes geographical spread of the conflict and its key quantitative characteristics (numbers of fatalities stemming from different types of incidents). At the micro-level it focuses on Malian region Mopti. At this level the paper analyzes geographical distribution of various incidents and the interaction of the key armed groups operating within the region.

Keywords: Mali; Islamist militias; ACLED; Conflict; Quantitative analysis.

Published: December 15, 2020  Show citation

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Kofroň, J., Opletal, M., & Zrno, M. (2020). Analysis of the Malian conflict dynamics - exploiting ACLED database. Czech Military Review, 101(4), 46-64
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