Browsing: Editor’s letter

Media definitely plays a crucial role in changing society. It shapes public opinion, influences political decisions, provides information to the masses, holds those in power accountable and brings important issues to light for public discussion and debate. But mainstream media faces restrictions many times which brings diverse negative outcomes to society. Many countries in Asia,

Peace is vital for every society. It is crucial for fostering harmony, stability and cooperation among nations. But there are…

Protests of students, which range from peaceful demonstrations to more disruptive actions such as sit-ins or strikes, are not surprising at all. In many countries, students protest against various activities of the government, private organizations and others. One example is the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in China, where students called for political reform and greater

The wages of workers have improved — leading to better living conditions— across the world. But increased wages are not alright many…

Extortion is a notable problem, leading to concerns. Extortion — an offence in which individuals or groups use threats or force to obtain money or other valuables from their victims — takes place in many countries in Asia, Africa and other regions including Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, the Philippines and South Africa. According to multiple sources, extortion, which

The Gaza war has been going on for more than six months without any possibility of ending. According to multiple…

Conflicts in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh, a promising South Asian country, remain a concern, though armed conflicts are almost absent in the region at present. There are irregular armed conflicts or attacks by different groups in the CHT region. According to multiple sources including the Hill Voice, for instance, the armed terrorists of

Cultural exchanges are definitely crucial. Cultural exchanges including, but not limited to, the arrangement of joint artistic collaborations, music festivals,…

Populist politics is rising in different countries in the world. According to multiple sources including the BBC, the ECPS and CNN, populist politics is on the rise in many countries in Asia, Europe, America and other regions. But, importantly, populist politics, which is the approach to politics that views “the people” as being opposed to

Tensions have increased between Israel and Iran — two powerful and crucial geopolitical actors in the Middle East — leading to growing…