The World is not ours to keep. We hold it in trust for future generations.

It is true that the principle of national citizenship, associated with rights, and the control of a country's borders are two key aspects of modern 'sovereign' nation states as they emerged in the Westphalian order. But there has been much progress since 1648.

Generals often find a way of dealing with generals on the officer-to-officer level. In the hierarchy of the military and with the almost similar structure and similar language, they find a way of dealing with each other.

If tolerance, respect and equity permeate family life, they will translate into values that shape societies, nations and the world.

Nelson Mandela stands as an inspiration to us all

Terrorism constitutes a direct attack on the values the UN stands for: the rule of law; the protection of civilians; peaceful resolution of conflicts; and mutual respect between people of different faiths and cultures.

We have to be very clear with the population and the countries we enter what we can do and what we cannot do.