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.

It is always dangerous to underestimate anybody.

You're always going to have terrorism.

The monarchy that I hand over to my son is not going to be the same one that I have inherited.

Through Hamas, Iran has been able to buy itself a seat on the table in talking about the Palestinian issue. And, as a result, through Hamas it does play a role in the issue of the Palestinians, as strange as that should sound.

If you have a government that is elected, they need to do the hard work - because if they don't, they won't be around the next time the ballot box is open.

My view is when you use violence on your people, that never ends well.