It is but a short step from hunger to starvation, from disease to death.

There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable.

My observation is China is thinking more as a global player than regionally, in both politics and economics.

Nuclear disarmament is the only sane path to a safer world.

Saving our planet requires you to be ambitious in what you aim, and, equally, in how hard you work to reach your goal.

Extreme weather events continue to grow more frequent and intense in rich and poor countries alike, not only devastating lives, but also infrastructure, institutions, and budgets - an unholy brew which can create dangerous security vacuums.

World military spending has now risen to over $1.2 trillion. This incredible sum represents 2.5 per cent of GDP (global gross domestic product). Even if 1 per cent of it were redirected towards development, the world would be much closer to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.