The Missing Piece [International]

There is no denying that Elon Musk could shape the future direction of social media platforms, given the fact that he has completely abandoned the traditional way of managing a social media company. By replacing the logo of Twitter to a single letter "X," users might need to embrace new strategies to understand the purpose of the platform. It is believed that Musk had much greater ambition...

There is no surprise that the current President of Niger was ousted by the military coup, given the fact that the political instability and economic uncertainty loom large over the nation. In addition, youths in the nation have lost confidence in leaders, after the recent election. What is happening in Niger today should not be a big political surprise to anyone, who pays attention to the African...

There is no doubt that Iran's economic situation could change after being admitted to the Shanghai Economic Corporation. For years, the Iranian government has been very much interested in building better economic ties and political friendships with China. As one of the largest economies in the world, China is also looking for something more valuable in return. What is the motivation behind Chi...

There is no denying that South Korean President's visit to Ukraine sent one alarming message to North Korea, as well as serving as a reminder to China. Since President Yoon took the office, political threat from North Korea has become more concerning than ever. North Korea's ongoing missile testing and nuclear weapon development are making both the US and South Korea more edgy and nervous....

How should we understand the unquenchable desire of China's interests in the Middle East? The nations, such as Syria, Israel, Egypt, Iran, are competing to be better "economic partners" with China. Recently, Iran just officially became the new member of SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization), which signified the firm tie between China and the Iran. Is China gearing up for something bi...

Why should the policy-makers in the US care so much about the social inequality in Uganda? As the government officials signed into the bill that same-sex marriage has become officially unlawful in Uganda, more and more policy-makers in the US start to question the value of investing in Uganda, financially speaking. How should we understand the controversy behind such bill? How about the military t...

It is hard to believe that the nation of Myanmar continues to suffer, while being governed by the ruthless and inhumane dictatorial military government. Despite the condemnation from the UN, and other nations, situation in Myanmar today is worse than ever, political freedom, social inequality and economic turmoil torment the citizens daily. Worst of all, humanitarian aids could no longer be grante...

The nation os Senegal is standing at the crosswords, after the ongoing protests nationwide. Current President Macky Sall's decision not to run again in 2024 sparked greater anger and frustration among the voters, given the fact that he brought so much economic and political stability to the nation, since he took office. His 2024 presidential cancellation could be the indicator for the nation&#...

Despite the critical noises from the other side,Chris Hipkins' recent trip to China won praises from both sides. It is crucial for China and New Zealand to work together for a shared future, politically and economically. Meanwhile, New Zealand faces much greater pressure from the US, and NATO members, in terms of seeing China as the major economic competitor. How should Hipkins react to the pr...

on July 23rd, citizens of Cambodia are heading to the polls to elect another brand-new prime minister for the nation. Some believe the outcome of the election has been pre-determined by "inner circle," while larger circle of population still hold positive views towards the future of the nation. Cambodia is one of the essential members of ASEAN, and a key member of Southeast Asia. This elec...

While we pay attention to the global economic imbalance, it is also crucial for us to understand the religious imbalance around the world. Christians in Nigeria are suffering physically and emotionally, owing to their faith and the dedications to Christianity. Women and children are the vulnerable targets, and so forth. How should we understand the religious, and perhaps political reasons behind i...

More than sixteen months later, we are still seeing the terrifying results of the war in Ukraine, despite some experts believe Ukraine will preserve. Based on the latest update, the well-known paramilitary group called Wagner started one rebellion against Putin, which was understood as the turning point for the event. Meanwhile, expert started to question the validity of the internal crack, as wel...

Despite the positive economic projection, internally speaking, Japan is still facing some major economic obstacles, as well as lacking the necessary resources to fill the open positions today. Youths in Japan are quite concerned about the unemployment rate, while the programs in school are not quite preparing for the jobs. Meanwhile, Japanese government rolled out a brand-new program to attract mo...

Despite his recent visit to China, Secretary of the States, Anthony Blinken has not changed his tones and views, regarding some of the fundamental issues on China. During his visit, he met with the Chinese President, and expressed his interests in building a constructive and meaningful communications between China and the US, while China seemed to hold the similar view. How should we understand th...

Despite the positive economic projection, internally speaking, Japan is still facing some major economic obstacles, as well as lacking the necessary resources to fill the open positions today. Youths in Japan are quite concerned about the unemployment rate, while the programs in school are not quite preparing for the jobs. Meanwhile, Japanese government rolled out a brand-new program to attract mo...

It seems to be the case that the pandemic just happened yesterday, given the fact that more nations around the world today are still battling against the political polarization, as the pandemic almost changed the fates of those nations. Some believe that COVID-19 should be interpreted as the assault on modern democracy, and the attack upon the value of freedom. Lockdown protests, vaccination deman...

As the Secretary of the States, Tony Blinken, makes his way to China for an official state visit, China is preparing something much bigger - further collaboration with the nations in Africa. There is no doubt that BRI is generating much greater financial incentives and political engagements between China and the nations in Africa. Is China hungry for more in African projects? How about the debt tr...

2023 marks the significance of Belt & Road Initiative for China, while the current Chinese leader Xi Jin Ping continues to polish Chinese economic agenda. There is no doubt that Xi is hungry for something much bigger, which could enhance his political agenda through the economic elevation. Meanwhile, nations in the global south are rather worried about the further collaboration with China. Is...

The ongoing political unrest in Pakistan continues to grab the headlines across the world, while former PM's arrest created chaos and turmoil nationwide. Military government seems faces more hurdles and challenges than ever, especially military government are considered as "Dictatorship." More than 60% of the Pakistanis are concerning the fate of the nation, and Khan should be "res...

There is no denying that youths in Thailand are demanding a new type of governing system, since the military took over the nation for so long. The recent election in this nation reminded everyone the significance of democracy, and how youths should be unifies, in order to generate much greater noises. Is Thailand an authoritarian nation today? How is the political uncertainties parallel the politi...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pakistan's Constitution, which granted legal rights to all political officials, as well as protections for all citizens. Meanwhile, some suggested that this founding documents ought to be reformed, based on the current political unrest. Former PM of Pakistan Imran Khan was arrested on the charge of corruption, which also sparked protests and unrest natio...

This past weekend, the nation of Thailand successfully held one major election, which could change the fate of the nation. Unlike the previous election, this time, younger generations actively participated this election, especially the leaders from the new party called "Move Forward Party." So far, leader from this party seemed to take the lead in the poll, however, some believe other oppo...

ChatGPT has become of the most advanced and fascinating tool among the technological evolution. As humans, we are amazed by what this tool can do to us, especially regarding the effectiveness and the productivity. Meanwhile, some argue that GPT could be "harmful" for the further development of AI, given the fact that AI is still in the process to be perfect. What do you think? Is GPT inter...

Despite what the expertise predict about the war in Ukraine, in reality, Russia is expected to end the war with a huge failure. Some say Putin is holding onto the last bet, which continues to ask for help from China, Iran, and other close allies. Meanwhile, the current Russian economy is in turmoil, political chaos adds fuel to Putin's daily life, will this person "wake up" to the real...

Current sitting Brazilian President Lula visited China not too long ago, while the domestic economy is turmoil. As the popular sayin goes" while it is chaotic at home, leaders should travel abroad." Lula made greater efforts to convince China, regarding further economic plans. Chinese leader affirmed its role and its dedication to this nation, however, some question if China can bring thos...