"A problem from hell" / Power, Samantha

Explores how past American presidents have failed to stop genocide in other countries, describes the U.S. response to genocide since the Holocaust, and explains how current policy can be improved to prevent future killings.

Examines the U.S.'s weak responses to genocides and threats of genocide throughout the twentieth century, discussing the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust, Cambodia, Iraq, Bosnia, Rwanda, and other instances and calling for change. Includes a bonus section containing an interview with the author and other writings.

Explores how past American presidents have failed to stop genocide in other countries, describes the U.S. response to genocide since the Holocaust, and explains how current policy can be improved to prevent future killings.

Explores how past American presidents have failed to stop genocide in other countries, describes the U.S. response to genocide since the Holocaust, and explains how current policy can be improved to prevent future killings.