Author: The Publishing Editor

Loans from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank definitely play a vital role, not only in the development of diverse sectors but also in tackling economic crises, reducing poverty and bringing many other positive outcomes in different loan-recipient countries. The loans from these important money lenders often come with economic adjustment-oriented and other

Media definitely plays a crucial role in changing society. It shapes public opinion, influences political decisions, provides information to the masses, holds those in power accountable and brings important issues to light for public discussion and debate. But mainstream media faces restrictions many times which brings diverse negative outcomes to society. Many countries in Asia,

Protests of students, which range from peaceful demonstrations to more disruptive actions such as sit-ins or strikes, are not surprising at all. In many countries, students protest against various activities of the government, private organizations and others. One example is the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in China, where students called for political reform and greater

Extortion is a notable problem, leading to concerns. Extortion — an offence in which individuals or groups use threats or force to obtain money or other valuables from their victims — takes place in many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions including Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, the Philippines and South Africa. According to multiple sources, extortion, which

Conflicts in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh, a promising South Asian country, remain a concern, though armed conflicts are almost absent in the region at present. There are irregular armed conflicts or attacks by different groups in the CHT region. According to multiple sources including the Hill Voice, for instance, the armed terrorists of

Populist politics is rising in different countries in the world. According to multiple sources including the BBC, the ECPS and CNN, populist politics is on the rise in many countries in Asia, Europe, America and other regions. But, importantly, populist politics, which is the approach to politics that views “the people” as being opposed to

Law enforcement is crucial for every society. It helps ensure stability, protect citizens and uphold justice. Without law enforcement, society would descend into chaos and individuals would be at risk of harm from various criminal activities. However, law enforcement is not up to the mark in many countries. Law enforcement is ineffective and biased, laws

The judiciary is definitely crucial for every society. But the judicial power is misused — leading to concerns — many times. The misuse of the judicial power has far-reaching consequences on the rule of law, the protection of human rights and the overall functioning of the legal system. It erodes public trust in the judiciary, undermines democracy,

Awards are definitely valuable. They provide recognition and validation for hard work and dedication in literature, science, music, film, peace efforts, humanitarian activities and other fields or areas. Awards also serve as a platform to showcase talent, inspire others and open doors to new opportunities for further success. According to multiple sources, thousands of awards

A new security law, Article 23, was passed with little opposition in Hong Kong, leading to widespread criticisms and concerns. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, the parliament of Hong Kong unanimously passed Article 23 this week. But the new law — which targets a range of offenses deemed treasonous and includes