In brief

An ancient language is at risk of dying in the Hindu Kush

Up to 35,000 people have “disappeared” in Mexico’s war on drugs

Development policy must target the underlying causes of Afghanistan’s drug economy

Why a rational individual may knowingly follow an irrational market trend

Blended finance, with participation from the private sector, is becoming increasingly necessary for making investments in water infrastructure

Forecasting and monitoring climate finance is very difficult

The success of prosperous nations rests upon sound political institutions

To protect people from harm, the Global Commission argues that drugs should be regulated not prohibited

How well India is doing in terms of fighting poverty depends on what yardstick is applied

Fragile statehood makes Sustainable Development Goals harder to achieve