Author: The Editorial Team

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, leverage its mineral wealth, develop renewable energy sources and promote tourism further. Because of the 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 further attract domestic investment and direct foreign investment…

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…

Ongoing peace talks have increased the chance of ending the Ukraine war. Positively saying, the latest peace efforts that started with the peace talks between the United States and Russia in the capital of Saudi Arabia in March this year are promising and can help end the Ukraine war, which started with the Russian invasion

Ethnic balancing in politics is vital. This balancing — the situation where different ethnic groups are represented fairly in government, institutions and public life — helps ensure that the voices and interests of all citizens, including ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples, are heard and considered in the political process and in making the laws and policies that help address various concerns and lead to improved economic, political and other beneficial outcomes for all. But, according to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, there is a lack of ethnic balancing in politics in many countries including Kenya, Myanmar and…

The murders of trade unionists have become a concern in Colombia. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation, eleven trade unionists were murdered in Colombia in 2024. Moreover, around three thousand trade unionists have so far been killed in Colombia, where they are murdered more than anywhere else in the world. Trade unionists in Colombia are killed by many groups including the security forces, paramilitary armed groups and rebel groups. The murders of trade unionists that impact the rights of workers often lead to widespread criticism in Colombia and beyond. But it remains unclear how much the murders…

Renewed peace talks have raised hopes for the solution to the Gaza war. According to multiple sources including the British Broadcasting Corporation and Cable News Network, peace talks between Israel and Hamas began anew immediately after the start of the new offensive of the Israeli military with “Operation Gideon’s Chariots.” The proposal of Hamas of releasing nine hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and Israel’s releasing Palestinian prisoners is promising and may help resolve the conflict. The Hamas-proposed deal would also allow the entry of 400 aid trucks everyday to food-deficient Gaza and the evacuation of medical patients from…

Cambodia — a least developed country with a per capita GDP of 2083.59 USD — has huge development potentials. The country has recently shown rapid economic growth and progress in various areas, including poverty reduction. Consequently, the quality of life has improved in Cambodia. Cambodia has also potentials for human capital development, economic diversification and private sector growth. Its youthful population and strategic location will be helpful and promote its development on various grounds with further improvement in quality of life. Amongst the others, tourism in Cambodia, which is still one of the world’s poorest countries, is expanding and it has the…

Myanmar is probably going to hold the elections in 2025. The junta government has indicated the possibility of holding the elections. This can be promising, will be a commendable initiative, may help resolve many problems including political in Myanmar and lead to an elected government. The declaration of possible elections came at the time when conflicts have mounted in Myanmar with rebel groups in several states. Though many political parties have by this time submitted their lists to participate in the elections, there is uncertainty over many other political parties including the National League for Democracy, which was in power when…