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5 days ago · Richard Holbrooke (born April 24, 1941, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Dec. 13, 2010, Washington, D.C.) American diplomat who brokered the Dayton Accords (1995) to end the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (UN; 1999–2001), and was the special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan (2009–10) in the administration of Pres. Barack Obama.
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Apr 4, 2024 · George Packer’s latest book charts the rise and fall of one of the best known diplomats in recent decades. Packer describes for host Carol Hills the legacy of the statesman known for a diplomatic breakthrough in Bosnia and an outsized ego.
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6 days ago · Holbrooke on Biden. By Eric Shierman. In: Foreign Relations. Friday April 19, 2024. I like accounts of a President long before he ran for office. Once in office, partisan bias can become too great to expect candid assessments. That’s why I like Richard Holbrooke’s take on Joe Biden almost thirty years ago. It’s preserved in George Packer ...
Apr 12, 2024 · Holbrook noted that the Kosovo war was a perfect demonstration of the use and misuse of American power (Holbrooke, 1999, p. 26-29). American intervention in Balkans war is just a drop in the ocean and this is noted in the book. Holbrook argues that American interventions have gone beyond the boundaries of the Balkans (Holbrooke, 1999, p. 25).
Mar 31, 2024 · The next morning, the phone rang, and General Clark's people told him, "Be in London at 6:30 p.m. local time to meet with Mr. Holbrooke. Get any instructions that Madeleine Albright might have, and then go to Belgrade to negotiate this reconnaissance regime." So, in a big hurry, I flew to London and met with Mr. Holbrooke.
Apr 16, 2024 · Columbia Point, Boston MA 02125 (617) 514-1600. Diane Bendahmane served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco from 1966 to 1968 as an English teacher. Later, after taking part in the Peace Corps Fellow program, she returned to Morocco as a Peace Corps staff member. Bendahmane talks about her independent spirit and the hardship it was on her ...
Apr 15, 2024 · The news of the untimely demise of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke has come as a great shock. An accomplished diplomat, he served his country and the cause of international peace and security, with distinction and exceptional insight, in his long and eventful career. He leaves behind a number of friends and admirers in India and indeed the world over.
