Mohamed ElBaradei

ModernPoliticianEgypt1942 — ?

Nobel laureate and Egyptian opposition figure.

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Quick Facts

Born

1942

Country

Egypt

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)39

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score47.9

Mohamed ElBaradei — Complete Timeline

2003 AD

Opposed Iraq War as IAEA DirectorPolitical Action◆ Major

ElBaradei led IAEA inspections in Iraq prior to the 2003 US-led invasion. He publicly stated that the IAEA found no evidence of an active nuclear weapons program in Iraq, contradicting US and UK claims. His stance made him a controversial figure in the lead-up to the war.

Iraq WarIAEANuclear Inspections

Impact: global

2005 AD

Awarded Nobel Peace PrizeCultural◆ Major

ElBaradei, as Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with the IAEA for their efforts to prevent nuclear energy from being used for military purposes and to ensure safe use of nuclear energy. The award recognized his leadership in nuclear non-proliferation.

Nobel PrizeIAEANuclear Non-proliferation

Impact: globalconstructive

2010 AD

Returned to Egypt and Founded Opposition PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

After leaving the IAEA, ElBaradei returned to Egypt in February 2010 and became a leading opposition figure. He founded the National Association for Change, which called for democratic reforms. He played a key role in the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, though he did not hold a formal leadership position.

Egyptian RevolutionOppositionDemocratic Reform

Impact: nationalconstructive

2013 AD

Served as Interim Vice PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the 2013 Egyptian coup d'

2013 CoupMorsiPolitical Violence

Impact: nationaltragic