Author: The Editorial Team

The countrywide temporary ceasefire in Myanmar led to a relief, at least somewhat. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, the military junta and rebel groups declared a nationwide ceasefire in Myanmar earlier this month. The powerful earthquake that led to the deaths of several thousands and the collapse of many buildings in Nay Pyi Taw — the capital city of Myanmar — and several other cities forced the rebels and military council to declare a 20-day ceasefire. But the parties violated the ceasefire and have been continuing fighting. More importantly, it remains unclear whether the conflicts…

Nicaragua is a lower-middle income country and has a GDP per capita income of 7486.94 US dollars. It has improved its economic, social and several other conditions that provide more opportunities including economic and quality services, leading to improved living standards for its citizens. Nicaragua has huge development potentials on many grounds including economic, social and political. But due to natural resources, it has the potential for sustainable agriculture, tourism and renewable energy. Additionally, the strategic location of it will facilitate trade with access to both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. A young and increasingly educated workforce — among…

Cocaine smuggling has turned out to be a concern in many countries. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, cocaine is smuggled worth billions of US dollars each year through many trading routes. The smuggling of cocaine — one of the leading illegal drugs — that undermines political and economic stability, perpetuates violence and corruption and ruins the lives of individuals and communities is rising. Though there are limited outcomes of the efforts, global efforts have been strengthened to fight cocaine smuggling, along with reducing its production. Even if there can be a shift to alternative or new routes or…

The Ukraine war and the Gaza war are the wars that have the potential to lead to the third world war, if they are not resolved. These two wars have led to many deaths from both parties. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, more than 200000 have been killed in the Ukraine war that has been going on for around three years — since the Russian invasion in 2022 — while more than 50000 have been killed in the Gaza war, which has been going on since the Operation al-Aqsa Flood of Hamas against…

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda held peace talks over the conflict between the government of the former and M23 rebels, leading to the prospect of a lasting peace. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, the leaders of the two countries — President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda — talked to each other over the conflict in DR Congo mediated by Qatar and called for an “immediate ceasefire” in the eastern region. This is a promising step and may help end the conflict in the DR Congo especially…

There is the possibility of both positive and undesired changes in various affairs of Bangladesh including politics in the coming days. Notably, political conditions are not remarkably unstable at present but they have not yet been desirably stable too though it has turned out to be more than six months of the interim government — which

Chile — a developing but upper middle-income country with a GDP per capita of more than 17000 USD— has huge development potentials. Chile has in the meantime improved its economic, political and other conditions that provide better living conditions at present. While Chile has significant potential for renewable energy, especially solar and geothermal power, and lithium extraction, its growing technology sector, increasing investment opportunities and strategic location can make it a gateway to South America and foster development in economic and other aspects. Among others, Chile’s stable political environment and strong commitment to innovation have the potential to make it an attractive…

The violations of civilian rights have turned out to be a concern in the Sudan civil war. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, Sudan’s warring parties have committed various human rights violations against civilians. By this time, thousands of civilians have been killed in the war that has been going on for around two years between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) without any indication of its end soon, and many women were raped in Sudan, one the poorest countries in the world, creating criticism from different organizations and…

Armed conflicts in Somalia are a concern. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, many armed attacks have been carried out by several rebel groups including Al-Shabaab, which has been waging an insurgency for almost two decades, leading to thousands of deaths and displacements in Somalia. To end the conflict, former Somali President Hassan Sheikh declared total war against al-Shabaab after the group staged a deadly hotel siege in Mogadishu in 2022 that killed at least 21 people and wounded more than 100. Though this step initially raised hope for the ending of conflicts in…

Turkey and the PKK reached a ceasefire deal. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, the government of Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party reached a ceasefire last month after its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan — who established it in 1978 — called on the movement to lay down its arms and dissolve. This is a good step and has prospects for ending the conflicts that have so far killed over forty thousand people and reaching peace. But it remains unclear whether there will be lasting peace between the parties and how much there will be…