"If diversity is seen as a source of strength, societies can become healthier, more stable and prosperous."

In a speech at the Global Centre for Pluralism, Kofi Annan discusses the challenges of governing plural societies, promoting inclusive democracy in Kenya, and the moment at which Syria's deadly conflict could have been averted.

Kofi Annan discusses the crisis in Zimbabwe and argues that we have a responsibility to support its people by helping to ensure a move from division to reconciliation as well as free and fair elections. This article first appeared in The Financial Times.