We're all human. After 10, 15 years you get tired, you run out of steam and ideas, you have to give a chance to somebody else. And whether you yourself are inclined to stay on, all those around you are pushing you to stay on for what they will gain.

The young and dynamic and idealistic people in the square do not have the chance to organise themselves politically, to be able to follow through their dreams in six months time, to play an effective role in the future.

We tend to look at countries in terms of failed states and functioning states, which is rather simplistic.

Fierce national competition over water resources has prompted fears that water issues contain the seeds of violent conflict.

I observe a lot. I see a lot around me.

The happiness of any society begins with the well being of the families that live in it.

There are lots of questions which have to be answered.