Because Iranians have had to fight so long and painfully for political freedom, they have a deep appreciation for its value -… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
For many years as a foreign correspondent, I not only worked alongside human rights advocates, but considered myself one of them. To… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
Weapons systems the U.S. sold to the Shah of Iran wound up in the hands of Islamic militants who seized power there… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
In the 1980s, the U.S. Army invaded two Caribbean countries, Grenada and Panama, to depose leaders who had defied Washington. — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
Not all eagles can be trained, but those who take to life with a master display intense loyalty. Although they are not… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
Revolutionaries who come to power by force of arms usually have great crimes in their background. Leaders who survive campaigns by great… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
One day, Mexico will have a leader who is nationalist not simply in rhetoric, but also in fact. — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
A few of the world's most famous non-American novelists have large followings in the United States, among them Gabriel Garcia Marquez and… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
To frustrated Americans who have begun boycotting BP: Welcome to the club. It's great not to be the only member any more! — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
Turkey is immersed in a profound social and political conflict between secularists, who have been in power since the republic was founded,… — 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
