Ambition is best tempered with self-knowledge!

At a time of such hope and optimism in the Middle East, we cannot let the Libyan government violate every principle of international law and human rights with impunity.

You can gain in your effectiveness as a politician from a wide acquaintance with the world and from a degree of independence that having some outside interests gives.

Unless there is meaningful change in Syria and an end to the crackdown, President Assad and those around him will find themselves isolated internationally and discredited within Syria.

It's necessary for Israelis and Palestinians to make the compromises that are required to get the direct talks back on track.

I don't think my principles change. I think the way in which you apply those principles to modern society changes.

Egypt is a sovereign nation.