I think the success of democracy is not really police security; it's the presence of a broad middle class. The stronger the middle class of a people is, the less you have to worry about one group coming in and exploiting the democratic process for its own ends. Abdullah II of Jordan broadclasscome share on social
Mr. President, prime ministers, let us have ambitions: ambitions to move beyond the violence and occupation, to the day when two states, Palestine and Israel, can live together side by side in peace and security. Abdullah II of Jordan ambitiondayisrael share on social
There is resistance to change. There's a resistance to ideas. Abdullah II of Jordan changeidearesistance Change image and share on social
I think this is really a defining moment for the Arab world. The problem is, it is all going to be about blood, sweat and tears. In certain countries it may be just sweat, and in some countries sweat and tears, and in some countries, as you can see, a lot of blood. I think initial instability is something that we are all extremely nervous of. Abdullah II of Jordan arabbloodcountry share on social
Today more than ever we need creative minds to address the issues of the age. And one of the most urgent is this: How can humanity know so much, achieve so much, and still fail so many people so badly? Abdullah II of Jordan achieveaddressage share on social
When I talk to people in need, they tell me they want to hope; they are eager for opportunity; they are ready for better days. And I can tell you that every time their hopes are disappointed, all nations lose. Abdullah II of Jordan daydisappointeager share on social
At the end of the day we want to bring stability and hope to Iraq. That's the only way to defeat terrorism. Abdullah II of Jordan bringdaydefeat Change image and share on social
You're always going to have terrorism. Abdullah II of Jordan terrorism Change image and share on social
The monarchy that I hand over to my son is not going to be the same one that I have inherited. Abdullah II of Jordan handinheritmonarchy Change image and share on social