Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradeilbæˈɾædʕi]; born 17 June 1942) is an Egyptian law scholar and diplomat who was the last Vice President of Egypt serving on an acting basis from 14 July 2013 until his resignation on 14 August 2013...
NationalityEgyptian
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth17 June 1942
CityCairo, Egypt
CountryEgypt
action asked clear council definitely imminent lead report saying security simply stage submit supporting
Even those who are supporting Security Council reporting, are making it very clear that the Security Council is not asked at this stage to take any action (that could lead to sanctions), definitely not before I submit my report in March. All of them are saying that this is simply a continuation of diplomacy. It's about confidence-building and it is not about an imminent threat.
asked clear council security stage
I am making very clear that the Security Council is not asked at this stage to take any action.
announced capability developed eliminate good luckily mass programs ready relevant step weapons
But luckily, I think, we are here when they have not developed a full-fledged capability and luckily also they have announced that they are ready to eliminate all programs relevant to weapons of mass destruction, which I think is a very good step in the right direction.
full light member tunnel
If they do that, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for them and they can become a full member of the international community.
forward move window
I can see only one way to move forward and that is through negotiation. We still have a window of opportunity.
happen open test
I think that test could open a Pandora's box, frankly. I do not know what will happen afterwards,
choice continue defiance doors either further isolated open policy possibly subject
They have a choice -- either to continue the policy of defiance and then continue to be further isolated and possibly subject to coercive measures, or come around and then open doors for the international community.
good joint phase starting venture
Pragmatically, going through a transitional phase of a joint venture with Russia...I think it is a good starting point.
attack considered jet security threat
An aerial attack by jumbo jet was not really considered part of the security threat in the past,
ability close decide develop few margin months nuclear security
Because if you have the fissile material, you are a few months away from the ability to develop a nuclear weapon, should you decide to do that. And that margin of security is very, very close for comfort.
base chemical difficult line
Our base line is more difficult (for chemical and biological),
bad facing imminent lower sanctions
Sanctions are a bad idea. We are not facing an imminent threat. We need to lower the pitch.
nuclear shocks
There have been two nuclear shocks to the world already,
freeze korean north nuclear
We have our inspectors still on the ground, still monitoring the freeze of North Korean nuclear activities.