Have you ever wondered why certain types of conflict seem to cluster in specific regions — or why some areas remain peaceful?

Traditional analysis might count how many incidents occur. Spatial analysis lets us see how those incidents are arranged — are they clustered around borders, along roads, or near population centers?

For example, in a conflict zone, we might find that attacks cluster along major highways or near disputed boundaries. This pattern tells us something about accessibility, control, or strategic importance — insights that are invisible in non-spatial data.

Here is where spatial analysis plays a huge role.

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