Author: The Editorial Team

Economic development is vital for every country. In economic development, economic alliances are immensely helpful. By forming economic alliances with other countries, nations get access to new markets, technologies and resources that help drive economic growth and innovation. Consequently, many countries put emphasis on forming and/or joining economic alliances at the regional levels and beyond and there are various economic alliances including the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the African Continental Free Trade Area. Given that there is a lack of financial and technological capabilities —  needed to compete on a global scale…

Political revenge is taken in many countries. It is taken in a variety of forms including, but not limited to, killings, arson attacks and property destructions of rival political parties, political leaders — ranging from the top to the lowest level — political leaders and sometimes activities. Many political leaders and activists are killed in different countries

Economic and political instability often remains, or even worsens, after the formation of the interim government in different countries — because of wars, mass uprisings, or other reasons such as coups — leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, several countries in Asia, Africa and other regions including, but not limited to, Burkina Faso, Egypt and Bangladesh faced economic and/or political instability during the interim government, a government that administers a country usually between one to another elected government. But economic and political instability leads to diverse negative outcomes including decreased investor confidence, a decline in foreign…

Anti-immigration riots take place in different countries, leading to concerns. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, anti-immigration protests, which first broke out last month after an anti-immigrant misinformation campaign over a stabbing attack that left three children dead in the United Kingdom, led to anti-immigration riots. But this is not the only event of anti-immigration riots in the world. They occurred in the past in many other countries in Europe, America and other regions including, but not limited to, Greece, Hungary and Italy. Anti-immigration riots often cause the loss of life, damage property and infrastructure and lead to…

Suriname — a low and middle-income country with a GDP per capita of around USD 4000 — has economic, social and other development potentials. It has improved its economic and social conditions including economic opportunities, leading to improved living standards for its citizens. Suriname has the potential for the development of its natural resources, such as oil, gold and bauxite, which are the main sources of income, along with agriculture and remittances, that present opportunities for further economic growth and investment including foreign direct investment and human capital development. Among others, Suriname’s strategic location in South America provides a gateway for trade and commerce…

In peace resolutions, the political will plays a vital role. Strong political will definitely help create and implement effective peace strategies aiming to resolve conflicts, address grievances between/among the conflicting parties that lead to conflicts and reach the peaceful resolutions of conflicts many times. In conflicts in Asia, Africa and other regions, the leaders of

Conflicts take place in many countries. Though conflicts bring positive outcomes, they also bring many negative outcomes. Positively saying, conflicts increase awareness and understanding of different perspectives and lead to positive change and growth — through the reformation of established rules — within society. Conflicts, according to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, have made significant social progress in many countries including South Africa, where the end of apartheid led to a more inclusive and democratic society. Negatively saying, conflicts lead to the displacement of populations and destruction of infrastructure, leading to economic instability and social unrest many times. Conflicts…

Protests, which are constitutionally allowed in different countries, are carried out in many countries for the realization of economic, political and other demands. But there are subversive activities including arson attacks during protests in many countries. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, subversive activities were carried out during protest movements in many countries including — but not limited to —Bangladesh, Venezuela, Brazil, France and Kenya. Though such activities lead to the realization of the reasoned economic, political and other demands of protesters many times, they lead to the devastation of government and private properties, worth billions of US…

Kidnappings often take place in Ethiopia, leading to concerns. This month, dozens of passengers in a bus — mostly students — were kidnapped by gunmen in a rural area of Oromia. But this is not the only event of kidnappings in Ethiopia, a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa and one of the fastest-growing economies. Many incidents of kidnappings, which destabilize different communities and regions, impact the economy and bring other devastating effects on individuals and communities, took place in the past, resulting in the deaths of many. Among the regions, Oromia, the largest region of the Federal Democratic Republic…

East Timor — officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste — is a least developed country with a GDP per Capita of around 1400.00 USD and has huge development potentials. According to multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, East Timor, a country with a medium level of human development, has the potential for economic growth through investment in rich natural resources including oil and gas, developing renewable energy aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and expanding tourism industry. Additionally, the country’s strategic location in Southeast Asia offers potential for increased trade and development partnerships with neighboring countries. The country also has…