Because Iran understands Afghanistan far better than Americans do, making Iran a partner in a long-term effort to transform Afghan agriculture makes sense. – Stephen Kinzer
There is much to justify Turkey’s reverence for Ataturk. He is the force that allowed Turkey to rise from the ashes of defeat and emerge as a vibrant new nation. – Stephen Kinzer
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
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Latin America moved decisively away from military rule and toward civilian democracy. – Stephen Kinzer
Rwanda has emerged from the devastation of genocide and become more secure and prosperous than anyone had a right to expect. – Stephen Kinzer
A few of the world’s most famous non-American novelists have large followings in the United States, among them Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Guenter Grass, who were both popular even before winning the Nobel. – Stephen Kinzer
The fundamentals of what journalism is about don’t necessarily change. What will change is the delivery of news. – Stephen Kinzer
By the late 1970s, repression and economic chaos were causing increasing unrest throughout Latin America. Army strongmen were forced to cede power in Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. – Stephen Kinzer