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Stephen Kinzer is an award-winning foreign correspondent. His new book is Reset: Iran, Turkey and America's Future.

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The Egypt Revolution's Coming Face-Off

Post-Mubarak, the country is experiencing a historic moment of unity, but it is entering an unstable period that could leave Egypt a stable democracy, like Turkey, or a chaotic nightmare, like Iraq. Stephen Kinzer on the looming clash between the protesters and the military.

Stephen Kinzer | Published Feb 20, 2011

Where Will Mubarak Go?

The dictator is riding out his resignation in his seaside retreat at Sharm el-Sheikh, but Egyptians won’t let him stay long. From Saudi Arabia to Britain to even Israel, Stephen Kinzer weighs Mubarak’s options for exile.

Stephen Kinzer | Published Feb 11, 2011

Dictators' Sons, from Egypt to Libya, Are Doomed

Gaddafi's son has been linked to arms smuggling. Saddam's kids were rapists and torturers. The children of despots often hasten their fathers' downfall. Just ask Mubarak. By Stephen Kinzer.

Stephen Kinzer | Published Feb 09, 2011

Mubarak Won't Run Again: Who's Next in the Middle East?

President Mubarak has bowed to a popular uprising and will soon quit—who’s next? From Jordan’s shaky monarchy to a Yemen regime scarred by WikiLeaks, Stephen Kinzer on which Middle East leaders could soon follow suit. Plus, full coverage of the Egypt uprising.

Stephen Kinzer | Published Feb 01, 2011

Egypt Protests Show American Foreign-Policy Folly

While popular protests erupt across the Middle East, America stands on the sidelines. Stephen Kinzer on why the U.S. should abandon its self-defeating foreign policy in the region.

Stephen Kinzer | Published Jan 27, 2011

Time to Get Over the Iran Hostage Crisis

The harrowing 444-day ordeal that still poisons Iran-American relations came to an end 30 years ago today. Stephen Kinzer on conservative politicians and former hostages who say it’s time for the countries to bury the hatchet.

Stephen Kinzer | Published Jan 19, 2011

Luis Posada Carriles: Trial of the Terrorist Who Almost Killed Me

A CIA agent, who masterminded the downing of a Cuba-bound flight in 1976 that killed 73 people, goes on trial in the U.S. this week. Stephen Kinzer, who had tickets for the flight, reports.

Stephen Kinzer | Published Jan 11, 2011

Prince Ali Reza Pahlavi Suicide: Tragic End to Iran's Dynasty

The suicide of the shah's son is the latest tragedy for a dynasty drenched in blood. Stephen Kinzer on the death of a prince.

Stephen Kinzer | Published Jan 04, 2011

My Dinner With Ahmadinejad

Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad played the host at an exclusive dinner in New York that left some of his guests frustrated. Stephen Kinzer got the invitation, and reports.

Stephen Kinzer | Published Sep 23, 2010

Afghanistan—The New Vietnam

As Afghans head to the polls for parliamentary elections, Washington should heed some lessons from Vietnam, whose unreliable leader caused the collapse of U.S. strategy.

Stephen Kinzer | Published Sep 16, 2010

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