I observe a lot. I see a lot around me.

The war on drugs has failed in West Africa and around the world

The Security Council should be seen as the executive committee of the global security system set up after World War II. Its members, and especially the Permanent 5 (P5), have a special responsibility for international peace and security.

literacy is at the heart of sustainable development

Good, healthy democratic societies are built on three pillars: there's peace and stability, economic development, and respect for rule of law and human rights. And where all three are present, you stand a very good chance of making a go of it.

The Lord had the wonderful advantage of being able to work alone. Answering why he had not implemented organizational reforms after five months when 'God created the universe in seven day

We tend to look at countries in terms of failed states and functioning states, which is rather simplistic.