In the 19th century it was basically nationality and people trying to define their nationalism and create states which would reflect their nationalism. In the 20th century, ideology came to the fore, largely, but not exclusively, as a result of the Russian Revolution and we have fascism, communism and liberal democracy competing with each other. Well that's pretty much over.

I don't say that the West is united, I don't suggest that.

The biggest difference as far as Muslims in Europe and America are concerned is that the number of Muslims in America is small compared to the number in Europe.

Quite obviously power will continue to play a central role in global politics as it always does. But usually there is something else.

Many of the most difficult questions concerning the role of ethnic minorities centers on language.

When you mention the word ideology, everyone has communism in the back of their minds, which was an entirely well formulated ideology and statement of belief. You read the Communist Manifesto and you know what the core of it is.

Partial truths or half-truths are often more insidious than total falsehoods.