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Hassan bin Talal

Prince Hassan bin Talal is the brother of Hussein, the former king of Jordan. He is a moderator of the World Conference on Religion and Peace, President of the Club of Rome and of the Arab Thought Forum.

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“The Middle East Is Becoming Burdensome in its Relations With the United Status”

by Hassan bin Talal

9 June 2005

Although it might seem paradoxical, I am a prince who is in favor of strengthening civil society. I do not believe in paternalistic relations. All societies go through that phase, which is no more than a stage of their development. I believe in progress, in the revolution of understanding; but (…)