Vision of Humanity"

2011 saw important changes in democracy, both in the direction of unexpected democratisation and a continuation of decline in democracy in some parts of the world

The year 2012 will see change of guard in China, Russia, Mexico, US, France and even Egypt; the Arab Spring is expected to reach Sub-Saharan Africa. Will it all be peaceful?

Pursuing peace through women's involvement “A growing body of evidence ... shows how women around the world contribute to making and keeping peace."

John Hunter explains how his World Peace Game engages school kids and what complex lessons it teaches.

The arms trade infographics include: world military expenditure, arms-producing corporations, exporters of conventional weapons, corruption and employment figures.

Michael Shank and Rep. Mike Honda call for radical reforms in light of recent pay roll deal

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il is dead; 10 key facts about one of the most secretive states in the world

The International Crisis Group has released a report examining the challenges that stem from local forces and militia who were instrumental in ousting Qadhafi's regime but who are now becoming a threat to Libya's security.

Some rare reporting on Syria's prisoners - who they are and what they have done