Author: The Editorial Team

Ferry disasters are not surprising at all. But vehicle/vehicle-passenger carrying ferry accidents take place in different countries many times and result in the loss of lives and vehicles and economic disruption, leading to concerns. Some notable ferry accidents in the world include the sinking of the ferry MV Sewol in South Korea in 2014 that resulted in over 300 deaths, the sinking of the Al-Salam Boccaccio 98 ferry in the Red Sea in 2006 that claimed the lives of over 1000 passengers and crew members and the capsize of the Senegalese ferry MV Le Joola off the coast of Gambia…

Tunisia is a developing country — with a GDP per capita of $12,165 — and has diverse developmental potentials in economic, social and other terms. According to multiple sources including newspapers, Tunisia is a growing economy with key sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and services and has affordable healthcare, education, vibrant culture and improved well-being of people. The strategic location of the Republic of Tunisia as a gateway to Africa and Europe presents opportunities for attracting foreign investment and further economic development. Among others, natural resources (such as phosphate, gas and oil), a skilled workforce, a growing technology sector, commitment to economic…

The Gaza war has been going on for around six months. The Gaza war — started after the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood of the Palestinian group Hamas that led to the deaths of more than a thousand Israelis — has in the meantime resulted in the deaths of more than thirty three thousand Palestinians, devastated thousands of residential

Civilian oversight is crucial for ensuring that laws are enforced without any misuse or abuse. Civilian oversight bodies serve as a crucial mechanism for accountability and transparency in law enforcement. Without civilian oversight, there is a risk of abuse of power and erosion of public trust in the justice system. According to multiple sources including multiple newspapers, civilian oversight bodies exist in many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions including, but not limited to, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada and South Africa. Such oversight bodies, which aim to ensure that law enforcers are held accountable for their wrong actions,…

The dispute between the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots is a crucial crisis in Cyprus. According to multiple sources including the BBC and the Crisis Group, the dispute between the parties — stemming from the division of the island in 1974 driven by Turkey’s invasion in the north in response to a military coup that led to the declaration of the independence of Turkish Cypriots in 1983 —has been ongoing for several decades. But relations between the two ethnic groups have soured since 2017. The main point of their contention is the political status of Cyprus. Though the situation is relatively calm now, their…

Tensions have grown between China and the Philippines, between which there are maritime disputes over the South China Sea. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, tensions between Manila and Beijing have sharply been escalating for several months. While China has increased its maritime patrols in the South China Sea nearing the Philippines, the latter has increased its defense against China. But at the beginning of this month, an encounter occurred between the Philippine Coast Guard escorts and the China Coast Guard — rendered to be the most serious between the countries in the South China Sea to…

Cyprus — an advanced and high-income country with a GDP per capita of around $34800— has economic and other development potentials. But, according to multiple sources, there are economic, ethnic and other development challenges. A high level of public debt, challenges to economic growth, investment and trade, a lack of sustainable water resources and limited access to quality healthcare services are some notable development challenges. Additionally, energy dependency on imported sources, high unemployment and political divisions between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities pose significant development challenges. Among others, there is discrimination against minority groups, a lack of accountability,…

Economic, social and political well-being is definitely crucial for everyone across the world. They are all interconnected, play a crucial role in determining the overall quality of life for individuals across the world and contribute to the well-being of the overall society. Without these sorts of wellbeing, there can be increased poverty, economic and social

Maritime piracy is not surprising at all. Maritime hijacking occurs in many places across the world — though the extent of it has been on the decline greatly for several decades — leading to concerns. Some notable maritime piracies in the 2000s include the hijacking of the MT Zafirah by Indonesian pirates in the South China Sea in 2012, the hijacking of the MT Orkim Harmony off the coast of Malaysia in 2015 and the seizure of the Aris 13 off the coast of Somalia in 2017. Very recently, according to multiple sources including the Independent and Al Jazeera, a…

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