Its up to any government to decide how to react to the denial of basic human rights anywhere in the world, including Egypt.

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

Egypt is indeed deeply divided. Without reconciliation we have no future. The Muslim Brotherhood is an important part of our society. I very much hope that it will participate in the next round of talks. I will be the first to protest if the imperative of fairness isn't adhered to.

If the world does not change course, we risk self-destruction.

Psychology is as important as substance. If you treat people with respect, they will go out of their way to accommodate you. If you treat them in a patronizing way, they will go out of their way to make your life difficult.

I grew up in a conservative household. That was the life of the time in Egypt: a conservative, middle-class household.

My conscience does not permit me to run for the presidency or any other official position unless it is within a democratic framework.