Author: The Editorial Team

Magazines are important mass media, which intend to reach a mass audience. They definitely play crucial roles across the world, although other forms of mass media including television, radio and newspapers play an important role in bringing positive changes in society in economic, social, political and other terms. Magazines, which have been an important source of mass communications for decades, reduce superstition, help solve various problems and bring positive changes with their diverse online and printed publications all over the world. They have the power to influence public opinion, challenge societal norms, reach a wide audience and spark conversations on…

Financial security is vital for everyone. Financial security provides a safety net during unexpected events, allows for pursuing opportunities and enables long-term wealth building, while it reduces reliance on debt, protects against inflation and ensures a more comfortable retirement. But, according to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, there is a lack of financial security for millions of people all over the world, leading to concerns. This is because of a variety of reasons including poverty, a lack of income opportunities and wars. Without financial security, it is difficult to ensure the development of individuals. But…

More than forty farmers were killed in attacks in January this year in Nigeria, leading to concerns. The attackers were suspected to be Boko Haram. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation, the attacks were carried out in a village in northeast Nigeria. But the killings by Boko Haram are not surprising in Nigeria. Due to their direct conflicts and Boko Haram’s insurgency, thousands have been killed and millions have been displaced so far — in addition to widespread human rights violations — in Nigeria. But it remains uncertain whether the conflicts between the two groups will end and whether…

Clashes have taken place many times since December last year, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, the latest conflict took place between Druze militias and Bedouin tribesmen in Suweida governorate that drew in Syrian government forces and triggered Israeli airstrikes in Syria. The clashes led to a curfew declared by Syrian authorities and the deaths of more than 300 members of the armed forces and civilians and forced more than a thousand to flee towards the countryside. Even if an immediate ceasefire was later reached with the mediation of the…

Thailand, a developing and upper-middle income country with a per capita GDP of more than 6500 US dollars, has huge development potentials. While Thailand has experienced rapid economic growth and improved living standards, it has the potential to foster a competitive and innovative economy, leverage its strong digital economy, strengthen human capital, foster a robust tourism sector and improve political grounds that can provide more facilities to its people. Tourism is a key driver of economic growth and has the potential for further expansion through the development of secondary cities. But amongst the others, Thailand— a Southeast Asian country— has the…

There is a rise in realistic foreign policies, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, different countries including different powerful countries are increasingly adopting realistic foreign policies. There are various reasons for the rise in such policies. Addressing the reasons is crucial. But a greater focus on cooperation is vital.

Conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo have led to concerns. Armed conflicts between the government forces and armed rebels have thus far displaced more than 1.2 million and killed tens of thousands. But there are several praiseworthy developments such as the willingness of rebels including the M23 for peace talks with the government and the peace agreement between DR Congo and Rwanda, which is a part of the armed conflict. The landmark DRC-Rwanda Peace Treaty that includes ceasing hostilities, respecting each other’s territorial integrity and halting support for non-state armed groups will help end conflicts between these countries and…

The mysterious disappearance has become a concern in the Caribbean Islands. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and New York Post, several recent cases of disappearances including Roman Mussabekov, a Russian-Canadian tourist, Orden David and Brian Tarrence have taken place in the Caribbean islands, particularly in Antigua and Barbuda. These incidents of disappearance involve both locals and tourists. The families of the victims are consequently left with the pain of not knowing the fate of their loved ones and there is a sense of unease among residents of the Caribbean Islands, which consist of over 7000 islands, reefs…

The escalation between Iran and Israel has ended due to a sudden ceasefire, leading to a respite. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, the ceasefire was suddenly declared on June 24 after around two weeks of the conflict between Israel and Iran that led to the deaths of several hundreds. This is a good initiative —taken by the US administration — and it de-escalated the conflict after the sudden attacks of the US forces on three Iranian nuclear sites including Natanz and Fordow sites that were later retaliated by Iran with the fire of several missiles into the…

Interstate rivalries are not surprising at all. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, there are many countries around the world that have rivalries with other countries including Israel and Iran and the United States and Russia. Rivalries lead to various negative outcomes — often avoidable — but when rivalries go hand in hand with the perception of security threats, they turn out to be dangerous. These perceptions can lead to increased military spending, alliances and even armed conflict. Different countries are sometimes destroyed and many individuals are killed because of the perception of security threats and related interstate rivalries.…