“I still believe that any country understands that if they use nuclear weapons, they will be wiped out of existence. They could be irrational in many ways, but I don't think they're irrational to the point that they're ready to annihilate their own country.”

Egyptian lawyer, diplomat, and politician

Mohamed Mostafa ElBaradei is an Egyptian lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He is known for leading the International Atomic Energy Agency as Director General from 1997 to 2009, and for serving as Egypt’s interim vice president in 2013. His public career moved between law, diplomacy, and politics, with his best-known international role at the IAEA. In Egypt, he later took on a brief constitutional role during a period of political change. His profile is tied to public service and international affairs.