He seems to be a fairly level-headed guy. The situation does remind one of what it was like before WWI, in Europe.

The lawlessness exhibited by some of the more powerful nations could well rebound to the detriment of the folks on the ground. And it's the innocents who suffer. Always.

"Prince Hassan of Jordan has said he fears a third world war is erupting in the Middle East."

"Extremist voices in the region were rising, and not only individuals but states were taking the law into their own hands, the prince said."

"We have to sort out the cards again - the war on terror, the question of Palestine, the question of Iraq, the question of Afghanistan, WMD (weapons of mass destruction), Iran.

"It is such a hotch-potch at the present time that I'm afraid the making of a third world war is actually taking place in front of our very eyes."