Accepting that Arabs have the right to elect their own leaders means accepting the rise of governments that do not share America's pro-Israel militancy. Stephen Kinzer acceptamericaarab Change image and share on social
Congress, it turns out, is filled with Republicans and Democrats eager to act as enablers for the most repressive forces in Iran. Stephen Kinzer actcongressdemocrat 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
During the 19th century, Iranians lost vast territories in disastrous wars, and corrupt monarchs sold everything of value in the country to foreigners. Stephen Kinzer 19thcenturycorrupt Change image and share on social
In the past, secularists sought to challenge dogma by the use of rational argument, claiming, for example, that miracles described in the Bible are scientifically impossible. Stephen Kinzer argumentbiblechallenge 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
Mayors of New York are almost automatically national figures. Stephen Kinzer automaticallyfiguremayor Change image and share on social
In fairness, Latin America's elected civilian leaders have made progress in some areas. They have brought their countries back to international respectability, curbed flagrant human rights violations, and sought to build democratic political institutions. Stephen Kinzer americaareaback 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
