Author: The Editorial Team

Changes come in a variety of ways. Legal reforms, policy changes and providing diverse opportunities lead to changes in society. Changes in economic, social and other terms can also come through many other means including the diversification of political agenda issues of the opposition political parties, which play crucial roles, in many countries. Diversifying agenda

Conflicts often take place in the DR Congo. Armed conflicts that involve the government force and rebel groups including the M23 and ADF (the Allied Democratic Forces) —and result in widespread violence —have thus far led to the deaths of thousands of people, the displacement of millions of people and human rights abuses and impacted the country in several other ways. But armed attacks have increased in the last several months, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, more than 40 people were killed across the Democratic Republic of Congo’s troubled North Kivu province during…

Costa Rica is a developing country with a GDP per capita of around $14000 at present and has a high education rate and better conditions in many other areas. Costa Rica — a Central American country that changed its economy from agriculture-based to more diverse and enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the region — has diverse development potential in economic, social and other terms and further improved quality of life for its people. Years of stable political ground, educated workforce and strategic location make it an attractive destination for foreign investment. Among others, the country’s location and commitment…

Transitional councils play a crucial role in leading to peace in many conflicting countries. The transitional council — established with the responsibility to oversee the transition of power from the previous government to a new administration and composed of representatives from various political/conflicting parties and civil society organizations — often brings stability and peace to many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions. The transitional Federal Government in Somalia, established to bring stability to the country after years of civil war, the National Transitional Council in Libya and the Transitional Sovereignty Council in Sudan are some of the examples of transitional councils.…

The judiciary — the branch of the government responsible for interpreting and upholding the law — definitely plays a very vital role in every society to uphold the rule of law and ensure justice. Without the judiciary, there would be no system in place to ensure justice and protect individual rights. But the judicial power

Genocide — the systematic act of violence aimed at destroying a specific group of people based on their ethnicity, religion or nationality — takes place many times in the wars and civil wars. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, genocide has taken place in many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions that resulted in innumerable deaths and many other negative outcomes, leading to concerns. The Holocaust from 1939 to 1945, the Rwandan genocide in 1994, the Armenian genocide in 1915-23 and the Bangladesh genocide in 1971 are some of the notable genocides. There are also claims of genocide…

The Maldives — made up of a chain of around 1,200 islands — is a developing country with diverse potential in economic and other terms. The diversification of the tourism industry, which has led to the development of the tourist market over scores of islands, the diversification of the economy and the exploration of renewable energy sources are notable potentials for the Maldives, an upper-middle-income country with a GDP per capita of around $11000 and improved human development outcomes in social and other aspects. Among others, abundant marine resources and strategic location for trade routes can develop its economic and other sectors…

Forced conscription takes place in many countries. But forced conscription — the practice of requiring individuals to serve in the military against their will — has significant negative impacts on both the individuals being conscripted and the overall effectiveness of the military force, including physical and psychological harm to individuals who are not prepared for military service and increased levels of corruption within military institutions, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources, many countries in Asia, Africa and other continents including, but not limited to, Singapore, Israel, North Korea, Norway, Ivory Coast Switzerland and Myanmar legally authorize conscription. While some countries have…

Accidental ammunition depo blasts are not surprising at all. They take place in many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions — resulting in devastating consequences including the loss of life, the destruction of property and damage in surrounding communities — many times. Some accidental ammunition depo blasts include an accidental explosion at a military ammunition depot in Vrbětice in the Czech Republic in 2014, an accidental blast at an ammunition depot in Gerdec in Albania in 2007 and an accidental explosion at a military base in India’s Maharashtra state in 2016. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, an…

Mob killings have turned out to be a concern. Mob killings, according to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, take place in many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions including, but not limited to, India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and Bangladesh. Many people are killed by mobs every year in the world. Mob killings, which refer to the acts of a group of people collectively murdering individuals often as a form of vigilante justice or retribution, have devastating consequences for both the victim and the community at large. While mob killings lead to the loss of innocent lives…