In the '90s, there was scant presidential leadership and insufficient domestic political mobilization for foreign policy grounded in human rights. Samantha Power 90sdomesticforeign Change image and share on social
Some anti-Americanism derives simply from our being a colossus that bestrides the earth. But much anti-Americanism derives from the role U.S. political, economic and military power has played in denying such freedoms to others. Samantha Power americanismantibestride share on social
American decision-makers must understand how damaging a foreign policy that privileges order and profit over justice really is in the long term. Samantha Power americandamagedecision Change image and share on social
My basic feeling about military intervention is that it should be a last resort, undertaken only to stave off large-scale bloodshed. Samantha Power basicbloodshedfelt Change image and share on social
Re-examining our reasoning is not something that has come naturally to American statesmen. Samantha Power americanexaminenaturally Change image and share on social
Americans have long trusted the views of Democrats on the environment, the economy, education, and health care, but national security is the one matter about which Republicans have maintained what political scientists call 'issue ownership.' Samantha Power americancallcare share on social
We know that often holding those who have carried out mass atrocities accountable is at times our best tool to prevent future atrocities. Samantha Power accountableatrocitycarry Change image and share on social
I think Obama is right when he talks about the rule of law as a cornerstone of what the United States should stand for. That can encompass our elected officials' adherence to law and our country's return to the Geneva Conventions. Samantha Power adherenceconventioncornerstone share on social
International institutions are composed of governments. Governments control their own military forces and police. Samantha Power composecontrolforce Change image and share on social
The key to U.N. reform is giving Americans a clearer picture of what the U.N. is and what it isn't, what it can be and what it can't be. Samantha Power americancleargive Change image and share on social
