Secularism will not work in Egypt any more than theocracy. What will work is governance that is guided by the Islamic values of the majority with protection of the minority rights.

As recently as the September 11 event, the majority of Muslims were, as the rest of the world was, against its violence. However, if despair and humiliation continue in the population of more than one billion Muslims, the world will face increasing risks of conflicts and wars.

Egypt has great potential because of the latent power of its human capital.

Despite differences of faith or even the occasional collisions between them, Egypt is united.

The vast majority of Muslims are moderates working for a better future and seeking a peaceful life.

Human resources are just tremendous in Egypt, but we need the science base; we need the correct science base.