Author: The Editorial Team

Conflicts between Pakistan and Afghanistan led to concern. As per the reports of the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, fierce clashes took place between Afghanistan and Pakistan at the border of these countries that led to the deaths of around 250 from both parties — around 200 from Afghanistan and around 50 from Pakistan — and the shutdown of border crossings. The border clash started after the attacks of the Afghan Taliban on the military posts of Pakistan along the north-western border of these countries. But it remains unclear how much border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have cultural,…

Armenia is a developing and lower-middle-income country, with a per capita GDP of around 5400.00 US dollars, and has huge development potentials. It has developed in economic, social and other terms that improved the living standard of its citizens more in the present than in the past. It has the potentials for strong growth in several sectors including IT, agriculture and tourism, renewable energy expansion, improvements in human capital, economic diversification and green growth. Armenia — a unitary and multi-party democratic country — has the potential to attract investment and improve the private sector further. Amongst others, Armenia has the potential…

Mali often sees armed conflicts, leading to concerns. Many parties are involved in the conflicts including the Malian government, the Coalition for Azawad Movements (CMA), consisting of three armed groups including the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) and the Arab Movement of Azawad (MAA), and Islamist groups including the Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS). As per the reports of the BBC, thousands of people have been killed and there are other negative outcomes including the displacement of hundreds of thousands, a severe humanitarian crisis with millions needing aid…

The crisis increased in Ladakh, leading to concerns. As per the reports of the BBC and CNN, demonstrations have occurred in Ladakh, leading to clashes between demonstrators and law enforcers and the deaths of several people, along with the arrests of several people. Indian security forces have imposed a curfew in Leh, the capital city

The United States proposed a peace plan on the Gaza war, increasing the chance of ending the war. As per the reports of the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, the president of the United States proposed a twenty-point peace plan to end the Gaza war, which has so far killed more than 65000 and destroyed most of the buildings in Gaza. The peace plan is a promising plan and has the potential to lead to a lasting peace. Many leaders including many leaders of Europe and the Middle East have hailed the plan, announced at the White House…

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 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…