Author: The Editorial Team

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 in the 20th century and later. Many wars also occurred in the past. But the wars have led to the

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, tis counter-measures to strengthen the forces by the latter and the US attacks on a Venezuelan drug boat. This led to the deaths of several drug traffickers of Venezuela, the flying of Venezuelan fighter jets over the US warships and the threat from the US to shoot down Venezuelan jets if threatened. But it remains clear whether the…

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 has augmented in Sebia, leading to concerns. As per the reports of multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, opposition parties have carried out massive political rallies in the capital city and other cities and demanded early elections and raised concerns over irregularities in the government including corruption. Political rallies led to the clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement agencies and the arrests of many. But political rallies and clashes happened in the past too, leading to the arrests of many. But it remains unclear whether the political crisis will be resolved in Serbia without further trouble and…

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…

Morocco is a developing country. Morocco, a middle-income country with a per capita income of more than USD3400, has improved its various grounds — leading to improved living standards for its citizens — and has development potentials in economic, social and other aspects. It has the potential to improve strategic infrastructures, automotive manufacturing and the digital economy, expand renewable energy and develop human capital further. Because of its strategic location bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, it has the opportunity to draw more investment especially foreign direct investment and become a hub for regional and international business that can help improve…