By Sogol Khalkhalian edited by Vincent Lyn For some people, traveling may merely represent a change in surroundings. But for me, it embodies the very essence of existence — a harmonious fusion of body and soul amidst vast landscapes. My journeys often beckon me towards disparities: from serene hideaways to…

By Vincent Lyn with Teresa Nacli Israel’s establishment as a nation has been a subject of controversy, with critics arguing that it was founded as a settler colony by European Jews who arrived in Palestine, changed the region’s name to Israel, and displaced the Palestinian Arabs who were its original…

By Karen Bradley — Edited by Vincent Lyn Living as a global citizen in 2023, the pursuit of peace appears unattainable amidst the horrifying battlegrounds of war, characterized by devastation, sexual violence, murder, and genocide. Envisioning such a state seems implausible. However, the populace rallies behind a shared objective of…

By Vincent Lyn Recently, Shenjumiausuan unveiled a research outcome regarding the appeal of Japanese real estate to Chinese investors. Their findings indicate that a staggering 89% of Chinese investors express a keen desire to embark on house-viewing tours. Shenjumiausuan, a subsidiary of the GA technologies group headquartered in Tokyo, Japan…

By Vincent Lyn War has long been recognized as a destructive force that brings about significant suffering and loss, not only for those directly involved but also for society as a whole. One of the most disturbing aspects of war is its dehumanizing effects on both individuals and entire communities. …

By Vincent Lyn It has been precisely 18 months since I last saw Ibrahim on February 22, 2022. During that time, there have been significant changes in his life, some positive and others deeply saddening. I had the chance to meet him again on July 18, 2023. Since my last…

By Vincent Lyn Syria’s status as one of the most dangerous countries worldwide has persisted since the start of the conflict in 2011, and this year, in 2023, it occupies the third spot, just behind Yemen and Afghanistan. It is noteworthy how the U.S. and U.K. travel advisories compare in…

By Sardar Nouman Azam Mughal with Sir Vincent Lyn “The destiny of any nation, at any given time, depends on the opinions of its young men under five-and-twenty.” — Goethe. If what Goethe said is true then what is the problem with the destiny of Pakistan? Why is its destiny…

By Vincent Lyn with William A. Verdone He was seated at his kitchen table in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just across the Charles River, experiencing the familiar melancholy that often engulfs us when life appears to suppress all the happiness within us. This feeling was intensified on that particular Christmas morning in…