In a world where the threat is asymmetrical, where the weak defy the strong, the power of conviction, the capacity to convince, the ability to sway opinion count as much as the number of military divisions.

Nobody can deny there is a rise of Islamic fundamentalism.

In a multipolar world, there must be more powers capable of taking responsibility, the US and Europe must be able to unite to achieve peace in the Middle East.

In a world where the threat is asymmetrical, where the weak defy the strong, the power of conviction, the capacity to convince, the ability to sway opinion count as much as the number of military divisions.

I grew up in the United States.

China protects the Chinese, America protects the Americans, I don't see why Europe should not protect the Europeans.

Between an uncontrolled escalation and passivity, there is a demanding road of responsibility that we must follow.