“The year 2012 might be a great opportunity for the West to dramatically improve relations with North Korea. We should give Kim Jong Un a chance. What do we have to lose?”

Rudiger Frank, Professor of East Asian Economy and Society at the University of Vienna, argues that the West should seize the opportunity to actively engage the new and unencumbered leader in Pyongyang who will make economic growth his top priority and who feels uneasy about China’s influence.

Arab Palestinian citizens of Israel represent 20 per cent of the country's population, but have long been sidelined from the peace process. In this blog, the Mossawa Center - the Advocacy Center for Arab Citizens in Israel - argues that giving them a place at the table would benefit Israeli-Palestinian dialogue.

Raanan Paz reflects on his meeting with The Elders and argues that "someone must speak up across the globe."

Eman Mohammed recounts her experience of meeting the Elders and explains that Gazans simply want to live in a quiet, peaceful place free from human rights violations and widespread crime.

Dina Kraft explores the challenges facing young Israelis and Palestinians.