Ataturk approved of the mevlevi dervish approach to God as being 'an expression of Turkish genius' that reclaimed Islam from what he saw as hide-bound, backward Arab tradition. Stephen Kinzer approachapprovearab Change image and share on social
The United States has dealt with the Middle East and surrounding regions for many decades in the context of the Cold War. Stephen Kinzer coldcontextdeal Change image and share on social
In the 1980s, the U.S. Army invaded two Caribbean countries, Grenada and Panama, to depose leaders who had defied Washington. Stephen Kinzer 1980sarmycaribbean Change image and 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
If women are being oppressed in Egypt or children are being forced to join armies in the Congo, for example, it is not only acceptable but wonderful for Americans to be concerned, outraged, and active. Stephen Kinzer acceptableactiveamerican share on social
The withdrawal of more than half a million Russian troops and dependents from Germany since 1991 is described by historians as 'the biggest pullout ever by an army not defeated in battle.' Stephen Kinzer armybattlebig Change image and share on social
Mehmet was the first sultan, and one of the first Muslims anywhere, to defy religious tradition by allowing his portrait to be made. Stephen Kinzer allowdefymake 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
Because Iranians have had to fight so long and painfully for political freedom, they have a deep appreciation for its value - perhaps deeper than many in the West who take their electoral rights for granted. Stephen Kinzer appreciationdeepelectoral 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
