Author: The Editorial Team

Independence days are vital. They are observed with various programs. As per the the reports of BBC and CNN, many developed, developing and less developed countries including the United States, India and Indonesia that were independent from the occupation of other countries celebrate their independence on their independence day. While many countries have become independent through a liberation war, many others have done so with agreements with colonizers. There were struggles for independence, even when it was based on peaceful agreement. It is a chance for a nation to celebrate its freedom, remember the sacrifices made by its citizens and…

Political turmoil has been on the rise in Indonesia for months. As per the reports of the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, the latest political unrest in Jakarta — the capital city — and several other cities led to arson attacks by demonstrators and their lootings of the houses of political leaders, leading to the government’s use of force, several deaths and many arrests. Though the unrest was in response to controversial housing perks, it later included several other concerns including rising living costs, corruption and the lack of accountability within the government. It was later ended for…

Conflicts are not surprising at all. Armed conflicts occur within and between or among countries. Many international and civil wars including the First World War, Second World War and the Syrian Civil War have occurred since the 20th century. Wars also occurred in the past. The wars have led to the deaths of hundreds of

Micronesia is a developing and lower-middle-income nation with a per capita GDP of around USD 3000. It has somewhat developed its economic, social and other aspects — facilitating the improvement in the living conditions for its citizens — and has a huge developmental potential. It has the potential to draw more investment, boost the private sector, leverage its abundant marine resources through enhanced fisheries and ensure sustainable tourism sector. The country’s pristine natural environment due to a large number of islands and cultural heritage offer potential for high-end eco-tourism and attracting visitors. Among others, there is a potential for renewable energy, developing…

Tensions have increased between the United States and Venezuela, leading to concerns. As per the reports of the BBC and CNN, tensions increased between the United States and Venezuela after the deployment of the US forces in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela and counter strengthening of the forces by the latter and the US attacks

Political movements in Nepal led to clashes, deaths and resignation. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, several days of political movements sparked after a social media ban were carried out in Kathmandu and several other cities over widespread allegations of corruption, leading to the resignation of KP Sharma Oli —the prime minister of Nepal— and killing more than 20 demonstrators. A nationwide curfew is in place after protesters, led by the nation’s young people, stormed parliament and set fire to the homes of several politicians including former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. But it remains unclear whether and how much…

Political asylum seekers are rising in the world, leading to concerns. As per multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, the number of asylum seekers is on the rise all over the globe. The number of political leaders and activists seeking political asylum is also on the rise. Thousands of political leaders and activists seek political asylum every year from different countries. Political asylum is mostly sought in developed countries from politically troublesome and conflicting countries, though neighboring countries are also preferred by political asylum seekers. But it remains unclear whether and how much the political…

Political unrest has been on the rise in Togo. As per the reports of multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation, violent clashes took place between law enforcers and demonstrators during several days of political unrest in Togo last month that led to several deaths in the capital city Lomé and the arrests of many protesters who were are calling for the step down of the leader of Togo — President Faure Gnassingbé — and the release of political prisoners. Several political rallies were carried out in the past too over controversies over the constitutional reform made by the government. But it…

Political turmoil increased in Serbia, leading to concerns. As per the reports of the BBC and CNN, opposition parties have carried out massive political rallies in several in Serbia and demanded earlier elections and raised concerns over irregularities in the government. These led to clashes in Belgrade — the capital city of Serbia —and the

Acknowledging atrocities can be immensely helpful. According to multiple sources including BBC and CNN, atrocities are acknowledged many times. Different countries including Germany and Japan and Rwanda acknowledged their atrocities or war crimes committed in wars or civil wars. France acknowledged its atrocities this month committed by its forces against the people of Cameroon during and after their struggle for independence from 1945 to 1971. Acknowledging atrocities helps reduce enmity and improve relations between different countries especially countries having enmity or past rivalries. But it remains unclear whether and how much atrocities including mass murders or extermination — committed by any…