We are therefore driven by both basic survival instincts and rational thought. - Nayef Al-Rodhan

All policies should be packaged with full awareness of the limitation of human nature (amorality, emotionality and egoism) in both the short- and the long-term.

Focusing purely on extremism, whether in the Arab-Islamic world or the West, will not alleviate the root causes of tensions between members of different cultures. It will only alienate those who do not recognise themselves in those stereotypes, and generate fear and misunderstanding.

A set of global values in keeping with human nature and dignity need to be identified and developed.