Mukesh Kapila

Freezing wars is worthwhile when peace is elusive

A way forward is to encourage fighters to find inspiration in their own cultural decencies

Despite Israel's attempts to force its peacekeepers aside, the UN presence can still be a catalyst for change

Disappointment with multilateralism inevitably translates into discontent with the UN because they are so intertwined

Retaining asylum possibilities for disgraced leaders is worth retaining as a pragmatic option for crisis resolution

Medical screenings, and cognitive and personality tests are commonly used in many sectors but not so for the most consequential job of leading a nation

Despite being a noble agency, it has become politically controversial and ineffective

In our needy and troubled world, compassion must be the only justification for it

Geopolitical shifts require new forms of problem-solving to tackle growing human suffering

Starvation and famine must not be allowed to become the inevitable result of conflicts

Increased suffering from the changing nature of wars necessitates re-setting the international humanitarian system

The current humanitarian system is underfunded, overburdened and mistrusted

Everyone should be entitled to universal health care but 4.5 billion people are not fully covered by essential health services, including in rich countries

As the planet heats, billions of people risk falling out of their natural temperature zone

Its humanitarian role is indispensable, yet why is it sidelined in the search for political solutions to the crisis?