emcdo411/CFR-Mali-Violent-Attacks-Shiny-App

# CFR Mali Violent Attacks Shiny App Welcome to the **CFR Mali Violent Attacks Data Shiny App**! This interactive tool allows users to explore the complex patterns of violence in Mali from 1989 to 2023. Using powerful AI-driven insights and RStudio's Shiny framework, this app visualizes the changing dynamics of violent conflict in Mali, from state-based violence to non-state actors and one-sided violence. This app was inspired by the work and insights of the **Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)**, and it provides a data-driven approach to understanding conflict trends in Mali, with a focus on actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, and global organizations. ## Features - **Interactive Map**: View geographic markers based on the total deaths for each type of violence over the years. The map dynamically updates as you filter the data by attack type and year range. - **Time Series Plot**: Visualize the trend of deaths from various attack types over time, helping to identify significant spikes or changes in violence. - **Custom Data Table**: Get a detailed breakdown of violence by year and attack type in an easy-to-read table format. The table is fully interactive, with sorting and pagination options. - **Filterable Data**: Use the sidebar to filter by year range and attack type, giving you full control over what data to explore. - **Advanced Tooltip**: Hover over map markers for detailed information on the number of deaths by attack type, making it easier to interpret geographic hotspots of violence. --- ## Live Demo Explore the app live by clicking on the link below: **CFR Mali Violent Attacks App** --- ## Table of Contents - Project Overview - Features - App Structure - Why This Matters - Installation and Usage - Working Code - Contributing - License --- ## Project Overview This project uses **RStudio’s Shiny framework** to build a web application that brings **Mali’s violent attack data** to life. Through data visualization techniques su …