What is happening on Koh Kood Island between Thailand and Cambodia?

A dispute over the maritime boundary of Koh Kood has been brewing between Thailand and Cambodia. The Koh Kood Island is located at the Gulf of Thailand. The nature of this maritime dispute pertains over the ownership of the island, presence of oil and gas reserves, varying maps of Koh Kood which interpret controversial ownership […]

‘Dark Indonesia’ Protests: A Reaction to Austerity and Policy Shifts

After a successful student protest in terms of bringing down the Hasina Government in Bangladesh, another student protest erupted last month in Indonesia. Indonesia’s new President, Prabowo Subianto, is facing mounting opposition from students nationwide just months into his presidency. The protests, known as “Indonesia Gelap” or ‘Dark Indonesia,’ reflect widespread dissatisfaction with government policies […]

Gaza Reconstruction Plan: Egypt’s $53 Billion Plan for Recovery and Peace

Arab nations have committed themselves to backing Egypt’s Gaza rebuilding initiative, providing a possible way out following Israel’s ruinous war against the Palestinian enclave. The initiative was launched at an Arab League Summit in Cairo and seeks to rebuild Gaza without displacing its Palestinian people, dismissing the contentious U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to vacate […]

What are the 8 armed conflicts currently keeping Africa in turmoil?

“Terrorism is the most significant threat to peace, security, and sustainable development across the African continent today,” stated Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Africa remains a hotspot for armed conflicts, terrorism, and civil unrest, with multiple ongoing non- international armed conflicts (NIACs) across multiple nations. Countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, Somalia, […]