Managing a country is like managing a company in many ways. It maybe involves more complicated issues, but its the same skills.

Democracy is more than a ballot box.

America is always a good target for a populist. In many countries, particularly authoritarian systems, if you want to get an extra bonus, you bash the Americans.

In my view, stability only comes with a government that is elected by the people and works for the people.

If I could have just 1 per cent of the money spent on global armaments, no one in this world would go to bed hungry.

Barack Obama has injected fresh momentum into efforts - stalled for a decade - to bring about nuclear disarmament.

If you bet on individuals, instead of the people, you are going to fail.