Author: The Editorial Team

Clashes have taken place many times since December last year, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, the latest conflict took place between Druze militias and Bedouin tribesmen in Suweida governorate that drew in Syrian government forces and triggered Israeli airstrikes in Syria. The clashes led to a curfew declared by Syrian authorities and the deaths of more than 300 members of the armed forces and civilians and forced more than a thousand to flee towards the countryside. Even if an immediate ceasefire was later reached with the mediation of the…

Thailand, a developing and upper-middle income country with a per capita GDP of more than 6500 US dollars, has huge development potentials. While Thailand has experienced rapid economic growth and improved living standards, it has the potential to foster a competitive and innovative economy, leverage its strong digital economy, strengthen human capital, foster a robust tourism sector and improve political grounds that can provide more facilities to its people. Tourism is a key driver of economic growth and has the potential for further expansion through the development of secondary cities. But amongst the others, Thailand— a Southeast Asian country— has the…

There is a rise in realistic foreign policies, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, different countries including different powerful countries including the United States, Russia and China are increasingly adopting realistic foreign policies especially aggressive polices, though they have adopted various idealistic and constructivist foreign policies too. Though Europe

Conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo have led to concerns. Armed conflicts between the government forces and armed rebels have thus far displaced more than 1.2 million and killed tens of thousands. But there are several praiseworthy developments such as the willingness of rebels including the M23 for peace talks with the government and the peace agreement between DR Congo and Rwanda, which is a part of the armed conflict. The landmark DRC-Rwanda Peace Treaty that includes ceasing hostilities, respecting each other’s territorial integrity and halting support for non-state armed groups will help end conflicts between these countries and…

The mysterious disappearance has become a concern in the Caribbean Islands. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and New York Post, several recent cases of disappearances including Roman Mussabekov, a Russian-Canadian tourist, Orden David and Brian Tarrence have taken place in the Caribbean islands, particularly in Antigua and Barbuda. These incidents of disappearance involve both locals and tourists. The families of the victims are consequently left with the pain of not knowing the fate of their loved ones and there is a sense of unease among residents of the Caribbean Islands, which consist of over 7000 islands, reefs…

The escalation between Iran and Israel has ended due to a sudden ceasefire, leading to a respite. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, the ceasefire was suddenly declared on June 24 after around two weeks of the conflict between Israel and Iran that led to the deaths of several hundreds. This is a good initiative —taken by the US administration — and it de-escalated the conflict after the sudden attacks of the US forces on three Iranian nuclear sites including Natanz and Fordow sites that were later retaliated by Iran with the fire of several missiles into the…

Interstate rivalries are not surprising at all. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, there are many countries around the world that have rivalries with other countries including Israel and Iran and the United States and Russia. Rivalries lead to various negative outcomes — often avoidable — but when rivalries go hand in hand with the perception of security threats, they turn out to be dangerous. These perceptions can lead to increased military spending, alliances and even armed conflict. Different countries are sometimes destroyed and many individuals are killed because of the perception of security threats and related interstate rivalries.…

Algeria is a developing country — with a per capita income of more than 4500 US dollars — and has huge development potentials. It has in the meantime improved its economic, political and other aspects that helped improve the quality of life of its people. It has the potential to diversify its economy beyond hydrocarbons and agriculture, develop renewable energy sources, leverage its mineral wealth and promote tourism further. Because of its strategic position and growing young population, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, which has large oil and gas reserves, also has the potential to draw domestic investment and direct foreign investment further…

Promoting entrepreneurship is vital amidst the growing unemployment. It helps reduce poverty, improve financial conditions and provide more opportunities for other aspects of life. But according to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, unemployment is on the rise in many countries including the United Kingdom, leading to concerns. Though many countries including China, India and high-income countries have seen lower-than-expected unemployment because of rising employment opportunities, unemployment is still rising in many other countries, including many developing and less developed countries. Consequently, millions of people in many countries do not earn money and fail to contribute to their own…

Religious festivals, which take place many times every year, are vital and have significance. Every religion including Islam, Christianity and Hinduism has different sorts of religious festivals. Eid-ul-Fitr, Diwali, Eid-ul-Adha, Christmas and Easter are some of the crucial religious festivals. Religious festivals have religious, social and other significances, which are crucial for society. While religious festivals provide opportunities for individuals to reflect on and strengthen their religious faith and reinforce their commitment to ethical behaviors, including kindness and compassion, they have the importance of different sorts in society including the fostering of social cohesion, the preservation of cultural traditions and…