Interviews

This site is dedicated to the work of author and journalist Stephen Kinzer, who the Washington
Post has placed "among the best in popular
foreign policy storytelling."

US Must Share Power In New World Order,
Says Turkey's Controversial President
In his first interview with a foreign newspaper since becoming head of state, Abdullah Gül tells Stephen Kinzer of his vision for his country as a bridge between nations.
The Guardian, August 16, 2008 (link)

Rwandan Genocide
A devastating report on France's role.
International Herald Tribune , August 15, 2008 (link)

Reviews of A Thousand Hills
"An account of Kagame's intelligent and passionate views form the backbone of A Thousand Hills."
World Politics Review, August 2008 (link)

"A remarkable tale about a remarkable man."
The Economist, August 2008 (link)

"With a journalist's eye for detail and a historian's understanding of context, Kinzer provides a compelling account of the enmity between Hutu and Tutsi since colonial times, and the political machinations of a murderous regime bent on exterminating every single Tutsi. He also offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes history of the secret rebel army in exile and the brilliant strategy that led to the government militia's defeat."
Boston Globe, August 2008 (link)

"Kinzer addresses all the criticisms in detail, albeit within an overarching portrayal of Kagame as a pretty good guy with a convincing vision for a successful Africa."
Washington Post, August 2008 (link)

"On a continent that is known for poor leadership, there is little doubt that Kagame stands among the very best--by any standard. But thankfully, despite his clear admiration, Kinzer does not ignore Paul Kagame's authoritarian streak, which has worried human rights organizations in recent years."
African Update, July 2008 (link)

"I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Africa, small wars, reconciliation, and development. Kinzer's prose is easy to read and entertaining. His narrative is insightful. The Paul Kagame I knew came to life when I read this book."
Small Wars Journal, July 2008 (link)

Review of Overthrow
"Reading Stephen Kinzer's Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change From Hawaii to Iraq is so spellbinding and infuriating one is tempted to toss aside the conventional impulse to review and simply insist that everyone buy the book and devour the story for oneself"
Swans Commentary, July 2008 (link)

Choosing Fairness Over Objectivity
Former NY Times correspondent Stephen Kinzer tells stories about the world that Americans need to hear.
Wednesday Journal, Oak Park, IL, July 1, 2008 (link)

Reinventing Rwanda
There's a New Promise of Prosperity. So Why Are Human Rights Advocates Unhappy? Los Angeles Times, June 22, 2008 (link)

Life Under the Ortegas
Report fron Nicaragua; New York Review of Books, June 12, 2008 (link)

Latest Guardian Column
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