Stephen Kinzer
Stephen Kinzer
Stephen Kinzeris an American author, journalist and academic. A former newspaper reporter, the veteran New York Times correspondent has filed stories from more than fifty countries on five continents, as well as published several books...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
Date of Birth4 August 1951
CountryUnited States of America
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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.
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As long as Iran believes that its security will be increased by having a nuclear program, it's going to pursue its program.
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Archaeologists have made discoveries that challenge fundamental traditions of Judaism as well as those of Christianity and Islam.
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As British and French imperialism ebbed following the end of the Second World War, America became the main outside player in Arab affairs.
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After installing friendly leaders in Iran and Guatemala, the United States lost interest in promoting democracy in either country.
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One day, Mexico will have a leader who is nationalist not simply in rhetoric, but also in fact.
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During the Cold War, the non-aligned movement tried to become a 'third force' in world politics, but failed because it was too large and unwieldy.
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During the Cold War, America took sides not only in disputes between Arab countries, but also in debates within them.
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During the 19th century, Iranians lost vast territories in disastrous wars, and corrupt monarchs sold everything of value in the country to foreigners.
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During the 19th century, Britain fought two wars in unsuccessful attempts to subjugate the Afghans. When Britain finally drew a border between India and Afghanistan in 1893, Pashtun tribes in southern Afghanistan were cut off from related tribes across the border in what was then India and is now Pakistan.
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During the 1990s the United States sought to impose the 'Washington Consensus' on Latin American governments. It embodied what Latin Americans call 'neo-liberal' principles: budget cuts, privatization, deregulation of business, and incentives for foreign companies. This campaign sparked bitter resistance and ultimately collapsed.
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During the 1980s, international interest in the Nicaraguan war was intense. No conflict since the Spanish civil war had provoked such passion around the world. It was a classic good-versus-evil war.
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No step the United States could take anywhere in the world would bring strategic benefits as great as detente with Iran.
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A decision by Germany's highest court that banned the display of crosses or crucifixes in classrooms has sparked widespread outrage and protest.