Israel deserves special treatment from the United States, both for historical reasons and because there can be no regional peace without a secure Israel. Stephen Kinzer deservehistoricalisrael Change image and share on social
There is very little hope that the United States or anyone else can do much to stabilize Iraq, Libya, Syria or Egypt. Stabilizing Iran, and bringing it back into the family of nations, is much more possible. That would be a 'win' for both sides. Stephen Kinzer backbringegypt share on social
No authoritarian leader cedes power easily or turns it over to bodies he cannot control. Stephen Kinzer authoritarianbodycede Change image and share on social
The United States is now harbouring Luis Posada Carriles. His continued freedom mocks victims of terrorism everywhere. It also shows how heavily the 'war on terror' is overlaid with politics and hypocrisy. Stephen Kinzer carrilescontinuefreedom share on social
'Operation Ajax' presents history in an entirely new way. It takes a true story and uses cutting-edge technology, never before used in this way, to bring it to spectacular life. Stephen Kinzer ajaxbringcut Change image and share on social
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 americanbeginboycott Change image and share on social
One of the immutable patterns of history is the rise and fall of great powers. Those that survive are the ones that adapt as the world changes. Stephen Kinzer adaptfallgreat Change image and share on social
Rebels in Darfur have learned the value of mobilizing western human rights groups to prolong wars, and this lesson is working gloriously for them. Stephen Kinzer darfurgloriouslygroup Change image and share on social
The two largest oil-producing countries in Latin America, Mexico and Venezuela, sold petroleum to Nicaragua at concessional rates for several years beginning in 1980. The program was curtailed because Nicaragua could not make even reduced payments. Stephen Kinzer americabeginconcessional share on social
My general view is the delivery of news is changing in dramatic ways, and will continue to change into ways we can't even predict. Stephen Kinzer changecontinuedelivery Change image and share on social