History is laden with belligerent leaders using humanitarian rhetoric to mask geopolitical aims. History also shows how often ill-informed moralism has led to foreign entanglements that do more harm than good. Samantha Power aimbelligerententanglement share on social
I like to think that as I get older I'm getting better at spending time with people who have qualities that make them worth spending time with. Samantha Power makeoldpeople Change image and share on social
Historical hypocrites have themselves carried out the very human rights abuses that they suddenly decide warrant intervention elsewhere. Samantha Power abusecarrydecide Change image and share on social
I got into journalism not to be a journalist but to try to change American foreign policy. I'm a corny person. I was a dreamer predating my journalistic life, so I got into journalism as a means to try to change the world. Samantha Power americanchangecorny share on social
President Obama, like every other leader on Earth, is still going to be looking out for national and economic interests. States don't cease to be states overnight just because they get a great visionary as their new president. Samantha Power ceaseeartheconomic share on social
One of the things that a president needs in the face of genocide is resolve. Samantha Power facegenocidepresident Change image and share on social
Being an occupier is not good for anybody's global standing. It is a catalyst for terrorist recruitment. Samantha Power catalystglobalgood Change image and share on social
All we talk about is 'Islamic terrorism.' If the two words are associated for long enough it's obviously going to have an effect on how people think about Muslims. Samantha Power effectislamiclong Change image and share on social
America needs a sensible, sustainable Iran policy that can meet U.S. security and economic interests, command international support and withstand the shifting Middle Eastern sands. Samantha Power americacommandeastern Change image and share on social
The economic dynamic in Zimbabwe is perversely robust: while ordinary people suffer, black-market dealers and people with foreign bank accounts prosper, making them powerful stakeholders in the perpetuation of devastating economic policies. Samantha Power accountbankblack share on social
