I think that peacekeeping can do quite a lot, if they are given the right mandate with the commensurate resources to get the job done.

Most governments only want to deploy a peacekeeping force where there is a peace agreement and there is peace to keep. They are very hesitant about putting their men and women in harm's way. It is extremely difficult to get the troops if you do not have the consent of the country where you are deploying.

Applaud us when we prevail, correct us when we fail; but, above all, do not let this indispensable, irreplaceable institution wither, languish or perish as a result of Member States' indifference, inattention or financial starvation.

The US-led invasion of Iraq was an illegal act that contravened the UN charter.

I don't see a situation where one side will win militarily, take over Syria, and there will be peace and quiet, a clean victory.

We can love what we are, without hating what, and who, we are not.

The young and dynamic and idealistic people in the square do not have the chance to organise themselves politically, to be able to follow through their dreams in six months time, to play an effective role in the future.