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149 quotes by Stephen Kinzer

Stephen Kinzer (born 4 August 1951) is a United States 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.
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Alliances and partnerships produce stability when they reflect realities and interests.

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Most Pakistani politics is conducted within a narrow spectrum. Politicians spend much time debating the best ways to fight India, or take Kashmir, or... →

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Guerrilla leaders win wars by being paranoid and ruthless. Once they take power, they are expected to abandon those qualities and embrace opposite... →

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New media and mobile entertainment are revolutionizing the way people learn about the world.

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Romney is a classic case of re-invention. As governor of Massachusetts, he supported government-sponsored healthcare, was sympathetic to gay rights... →

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Every nation, like every individual, would like to believe it owes 'no apology' to anyone. Adults realise, however, that few among us are... →

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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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Eagles rarely fail to catch their prey. They usually kill it quickly by breaking its neck with their powerful claws.

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Mexico needs schools, rural development, and an independent judiciary, not high-tech weaponry.

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Successive American presidents have turned a blind eye to piles of evidence that Saudi money is being used to foment holy war against America.

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Washington sees the various local and national conflicts in the Middle East as part of a battle for regional hegemony between the U.S. and Iran.

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Because Iranians have had to fight so long and painfully for political freedom, they have a deep appreciation for its value - perhaps deeper than... →

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By the late 1970s, repression and economic chaos were causing increasing unrest throughout Latin America. Army strongmen were forced to cede power in... →

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