A lasting solution to this problem will have an exceptionally positive influence foremost on the peoples of Palestine and Israel, as well as on the region and the international community.

What should be targeted is a concept of organic, and not just mechanic, democracy that preserves the rule of law, separation of powers, and that is participatory and pluralistic.

There is no moderate or immoderate Islam. Islam is Islam and that's it.

There exists an unmistakable demand in the Middle East and in the wider Muslim world for democratization

The knife in the hand of a murderer kills, but if you give it to a doctor he will heal with it.

The best examples of lies can be found there. To me, social media is the worst menace to society.

70 percent of Turkey’s citizens favored the EU; today it is only 50 percent. If you ask if they want Turkey to become an EU member, 60 to 65 percent still say yes. But if you ask: Do you believe Europe will accept Turkey, 60 percent say no.