The dictator in the terminal: Idi Amin and the Entebbe hostage crisis, 50 years on
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Half a century after one of the most daring Israeli rescue operations, what were Ugandan President Idi Amin's movements and thoughts?
Assessment
The 50th anniversary of the Entebbe hostage crisis invites renewed scrutiny of one of its central figures, Ugandan leader Idi Amin. While the Israeli rescue operation is well documented, the motivations and actions of Amin during those tense days remain a subject of historical curiosity. This retrospective seeks to reconstruct Amin's perspective, a dimension often eclipsed by the dramatic raid.