Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Social Inclusion, cilt.12, sa.1, ss.1-18, 2024 (Scopus)
Poverty is widely acknowledged as a significant factor in the outbreak of armed conflicts, particularly fueling
armed conflict within national borders. There is a compelling argument positing that poverty is a primary
catalyst for intrastate armed conflicts; reciprocally, these conflicts exacerbate poverty. This article
introduces a statistical model to forecast the likelihood of armed conflict within a country by scrutinizing the
intricate relationship between intrastate armed conflicts and various facets of poverty. Poverty, arising from
factors such as gender inequality and limited access to education and public services, profoundly affects
social cohesion. Armed conflicts, a significant cause of poverty, result in migration, economic devastation,
and adverse effects on social unity, particularly affecting disadvantaged and marginal groups. Forecasting
and receiving early warnings for intrastate armed conflicts are crucial for international policymakers to take
precautionary measures. Anticipating and proactively addressing potential conflicts can mitigate adverse
consequences and prevent escalation. Hence, forecasting intrastate armed conflicts is vital, prompting
policymakers to prioritize the development of effective strategies to mitigate their impact. While not
guaranteeing absolute certainty in forecasting future armed conflicts, the model shows a high degree of
accuracy in assessing security risks related to intrastate conflicts. It utilizes a machine‐learning algorithm and
annually published fragility data to forecast future intrastate armed conflicts. Despite the widespread use of
machine‐learning algorithms in engineering, their application in social sciences still needs to be improved.
This article introduces an innovative approach to examining the correlation between various dimensions of
poverty and armed conflict using machine‐learning algorithms.