Other places are also generators of far-flung violence beyond their own borders - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are obvious examples - but none has as long a history of war, resistance, and terror as Chechnya. — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
The history of Chechnya is one of imperialism gone terribly wrong. In the 13th and 14th centuries, Chechens were among the few peoples to fend off Mongol conquerors, but at a terrible cost. Turks, Persians, and Russians sought to seize… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
It is truly vital for the United States to assure that it is not attacked with weapons of mass destruction; to prevent wars in… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
Because Iran understands Afghanistan far better than Americans do, making Iran a partner in a long-term effort to transform Afghan agriculture makes sense. — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
Land ownership in Guatemala is more unequal than anywhere else in Latin America. Roughly 90 percent of Guatemalan farms are too small to support… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
Honduras is strongly anti-Communist, maintains no diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union, and has provided vital support for United States-backed rebels fighting to overthrow… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
Any country that grants asylum to Snowden risks retaliation from the United States, including diplomatic isolation and costly trade sanctions. Several don't seem to… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
Human Rights Watch wants Rwandans to be able to speak freely about their ethnic hatreds, and to allow political parties connected with the defeated… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
“Acheson immediately understood the urgency of this message. He summoned Ambassador Franks and told him that the United States resolutely opposed “the use of… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
During the 1980s, international interest in the Nicaraguan war was intense. No conflict since the Spanish civil war had provoked such passion around the… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
As long as Iran believes that its security will be increased by having a nuclear program, it's going to pursue its program. — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
Countries that control water are likely to be the big winners of the future. — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
“It is a great tool of dictators and tyrants, who want to get masses of people to do what they want, to make sure… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
