South Sudan seceded from Sudan in July 2011 to become an independent, sovereign nation. However two years later, in December 2013, disagreements between two former rebel leaders Riek Machar and President Salvar Kirr plunged the nation into what would become a seemingly unending civil war. South Sudan has two main sides of political divide: SPLM,…
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Exclusive: Remembering the Child Victims of War and Exploitation
History is the witness of this fact that whenever there had been any war be it a civil war or world war or any ethnic war or riots, the most troublesome population affected by this aid are children. Even a small fight witnessed by a kid leaves a strong impact on her mind, and when…
Nine-dash Line and the South China Sea Conflict
“It is a dispute over territory and sovereignty over ocean areas, including the Paracels and the Spratlys”
Cold War 2.0?
Relations between countries are degrading day by day. Tensions are rising. Military advancement, supporting adversaries of one country, terrorism are all contributing to the new state of affairs in International politics, which I believe, may or may not one day develop into a cold war. Let us check on a few regions. Indian Subcontinent This…
Funding the war in Syria
Syria’s economy has basically caved in. Among the scourges of war in the nation, the livelihood of everyday people has plummeted as they escape the forces that threaten their very life. Economic studies by the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund and independent economists paint a grim picture: Gross Domestic Product is now half of…
Ukraine’s Political Climate Explained
Ukraine is a country located in eastern Europe with a population of approximately 44 million. Like many Eastern European countries, Ukraine was once a part of the Russian Empire and the USSR. Due to this, Russian influence still remains dominant in the region, especially in the East. The vast majority of Ukrainians speak Russian to…
