The Arab World is writing a new future; the pen is in our own hands. Abdullah II of Jordan arabfuturehand Change image and share on social
If everybody is happy, then something is wrong with the democratic process. Abdullah II of Jordan democratichappyprocess Change image and share on social
There is a tendency by a lot of officials to hide behind the king. And it's about time that officials take their responsibility and are responsible in front of the people. Abdullah II of Jordan fronthideking Change image and share on social
Many occasions I've sat down with Israelis to say, where do you see your country in 10 years time, and work me back, so we can figure out the synergies and the connections between Israel and the rest of the Arab world. No Israeli has ever been able to answer that question. Abdullah II of Jordan answerarabback share on social
In our view, successful reform is not an event. It is a sustainable process that will build on its own successes - a virtuous cycle of change. Abdullah II of Jordan buildchangecycle Change image and share on social
I'm not the type of person that is forced. Abdullah II of Jordan forcepersontype Change image and share on social
I have the responsibility of over four million people, and I am in a position to do good, to be able to bring about a new life for my people, and I will continue to move in that direction. It's a burden, but it needs to be done, and you have to have the courage and wisdom to see it through. Abdullah II of Jordan bringburdencontinue share on social
Fifty-seven countries in the world, a third of the United Nations, do not recognize Israel. In a way, I think North Korea has better international relations than Israel. Abdullah II of Jordan countryfiftyinternational Change image and share on social
We have peace with Israel. We're actually the last man standing. So there is going to be immense pressure and people asking, 'Why are we having this relationship when it's not benefiting anybody?' Obviously, my answer is you always benefit from peace. Abdullah II of Jordan answerbenefitimmense share on social