Fifty-seven countries in the world, a third of the United Nations, do not recognize Israel. In a way, I think North Korea has better international relations than Israel.

Jordan has to show the Arab world that there's another way of doing things. We're a monarchy, yes, but if we can show democracy that leads to a two-, three-, four-party system - left, right and center - in a couple of years' time, then the Muslim Brotherhood will no longer be something to contend with.

I look at Jerusalem as being a beacon for the three monotheistic religions.

We're never going to be able to get rid of terrorism, because there is always going to be evil in the world.

I think it's almost impossible for any expert to predict for the rapid changes we see in the Middle East. They are rapid and they will continue for quite a while.

Remember you don't do anything in isolation.

I think the debate in our society now is that people have to agree on zero-tolerance to terrorism.