From Journalist To U.N. Ambassador: Samantha Power Details Her Journey

Samantha Power, a former U.S. ambassador to the UN, condemns the Syrian regime for the Aleppo crisis. Her career began in sports journalism but shifted towards activism after witnessing the Tiananmen Square events. Power became a war correspondent during the Bosnian War, focusing on genocide awareness. Her book on America's response to genocide caught Barack Obama's attention, leading to collaboration on foreign policy issues.

What motivated Samantha Power to become an activist and how did her early experiences shape her views?

In what ways did Samantha Power's career path diverge from her initial aspirations of becoming a sports journalist?

Discuss the significance of the events in Tiananmen Square as described by Samantha Power.

How did the genocide in Rwanda influence Samantha Power's understanding of international responses to atrocities?

What lessons did Samantha Power draw from the U.S. government's actions in Iraq and their implications?