A riveting and forthright insider account of the Dayton accords and their aftermath, by their primary architect. Richard C. Holbrooke To End a War: The Conflict in Yugoslavia--America's Inside Story--Negotiating with Milosevic (Modern Library (Paperback)) Paperback – May 25, 1999 by Richard Holbrooke (Author) 4.3 out of 5 stars 72 ratings This is a fascinating book and the nation was for the worse after Holbrooke’s sudden death. A diplomatic memoir of uncommon honesty and insight and a sobering tale for those who dismiss the Dayton accords as an unjust peace. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. B ought back memories - some good and some bad, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2015. Published. something like a combination of chess and mountain climbing.'' Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020. They turn to you to solve this mess, but they are at the same time deeply resentful of your intervention and more than ready to denounce your interference if peace negotiations turn awry. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Advocates of Kosovo’s independence such as the International Crisis Group, Wesley Clark, Richard Holbrooke and various US members of Congress argue “independence is the only solution.” The U.S. has more urgent problems elsewhere. Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke (April 24, 1941 – December 13, 2010) ... Holbrooke worked to end the conflict between the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), who were fighting for an independent Kosovo in the Kosovo War. Richard Holbrooke: From Yugoslavia to Afghanistan. The Dissolution of Yugoslavia: The History of the Yugoslav Wars and the Political Problems that Led to Yugoslavia’s Demise. The thing to understand, though, about Richard Holbrooke — (laughter) — is that this appetite is accompanied by great seriousness of purpose. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke (né le 24 avril 1941 à New York - mort le 13 décembre 2010 à Washington [1], [2]) est un haut diplomate américain, le seul à avoir été assistant du secrétaire d'État pour deux régions du monde : l'Asie (de 1977 à 1981) et l'Europe (de 1994 à 1996). Richard Holbrooke was the secretary of state who never was. To complicate matters, you know that you have a very short window of opportunity to exploit before the country plunges back into internal warfare. Still, his achievement in forging peace in Bosnia is beyond question, and his account of that process is essential for understanding how American power can be brought to bear on the course of history. He is co-author of Clark Clifford's memoir, Counsel to the President, and is currently a vice chairman of Credit Suisse First Boston, based in New York. Really happy. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Richard Holbrooke was an almost-great. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Have a MA in SE European Studies, so much of the events in the book, and Holbrooke's role were already familiar. A vocal proponent of this was Richard Holbrooke, then assistant secretary of state, who believed in hawkish diplomacy and a willingness to impose the moral will of America, if necessary. Richard Holbrooke: From Yugoslavia to Afghanistan. At least at the beginning there are rows with only one letter on vertical line. Having lived in the Balkans - l have stayed in the hotel mentioned in the book. I read this one for class and I am a huge history buff in the first place so I was excited. Well, a good way to start would be to read Richard Holbrooke's book, To End A War, published in 1998. From 1993 to 1994, Holbrooke served as U.S. Copy link . success." Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. While he provides scant background into the historical roots of the Balkan conflict, Holbrooke details the various stages of the negotiating process and vividly describes the Balkan leaders: the arrogant Tudjman, the sly Milosevic and the bickering and disorganized Bosnian Muslims. When President Clinton sent Richard Holbrooke to Bosnia as America's chief negotiator in late 1995, he took a gamble that would eventually redefine his presidency. Image caption Richard Holbrooke achieved his greatest success in brokering a deal in the Balkans . They turn to you to solve this mess, but they are at the same time deeply resentful of your intervention and more than ready to denounce your interference if peace negotiations turn awry. He attended … To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020. By Paul Reynolds World affairs correspondent, BBC News website . Have a MA in SE European Studies, so much of the events in the book, and Holbrooke's role were already familiar. In October 1998, Milošević and U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke reached an agreement to temporarily end the fighting, whereby Yugoslavia would halve the number of troops and police personnel stationed in Kosovo. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Your allies, as well as the so-called international community, are not very supportive either: you know they will claim paternity to the victory in case of success but that you will the only one to bear the blame if things fail. Please try your request again later. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. 14 December 2010. With a powerful look at the Dayton negotiations and shuttle diplomacy, Holbrooke’s book remains valuable. Please try again. By his own account, Holbrooke delivered the final ultimatum to Milosevic – that if Yugoslavia didn’t agree to … In the last years of his career, he was despised by the Obama administration. Unavoidably, his behind-the-scenes story of the negotiations is a self-promoting account. While Holbrooke always came off as cocky, he showed enough modesty in the book to admit to more than his share of missteps and errors. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Richard Holbrooke, who has died aged 69 after suffering a ruptured aorta, was not the most universally beloved, but was certainly one of the ablest, the … Share page. Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018. Richard Holbrooke, who has died aged 69 after suffering a ruptured aorta, was not the most universally beloved, but was certainly one of the ablest, the most admired and the most effective of American diplomats. Two entities of what was once the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia are members of Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Richard Holbrooke: From Yugoslavia to Afghanistan. Its also steeped in the tradition of diplomatic memoirs by eminent diplomat/authors such as Henry Kissinger and Harold Nicolson. To End a War: The Conflict in Yugoslavia--America's Inside Story--Negotiating with Milosevic de Holbrooke, Richard sur AbeBooks.fr - ISBN 10 : 0375753605 - ISBN 13 : 9780375753602 - Modern Library - 1999 - Couverture souple Without being a crusader, Holbrooke stresses throughout the need for responsible public service, subtly attacking some modern-day diplomats who use their positions irresponsibly. Richard Holbrooke offers a fascinating account of American efforts to end the Balkans Wars in “To End a War.” Holbrooke guides readers through the often complex proceedings and actions, trying to provide insight on confusing and unfamiliar clashes, leaders, peoples and places. I read it in about six hours and I just was enthralled with it. Many people in North American and even Europe were lost as they tried to follow events in the Balkans and, to his credit, Holbrooke was able to unravel the confusion in his book. Ambassador Holbrooke tells the story of the Bosnian war, and the negotiations to end it, much like a novel. Ambassador to Germany (1993-94). Richard C. Holbrooke, the high-octane diplomat who spearheaded the end of the Bosnian war and most recently served as the Obama administration's point … American negotiator Holbrooke offers a fast-paced, first-person account of the American-led diplomatic initiative that ended the bloodshed of ethnic cleansing in the former Yugoslavia in 1995. The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order, War of Necessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars, The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century, Statecraft: And How to Restore America's Standing in the World, Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century, The Balkans: Nationalism, War, and the Great Powers, 1804-2011, "A Problem from Hell": America and the Age of Genocide, Geopolitics: The Geography of International Relations, In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam. The odds were strongly against it. To a diplomat like Richard Holbrooke, though, the war in the former Yugoslavia was a harbinger of things to come. The consummate diplomat and team member, Holbrooke tells not only of his own fiercely dedicated work but graciously praises and documents the efforts of negotiators, diplomats, politicians, and humanitarian workers who continue to take part in making and implementing policy. Auden, Kierkegaard, and Melville, among others. After 1989, a united Germany tried to re-colonize Yugoslavia (Slovenia and Croatia were both colonized by Germany under the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Nazis) and establish itself as a strong economy and a formidable imperialist power within Europe. Richard Holbrooke offers a fascinating account of American efforts to end the Balkans Wars in “To End a War.” Holbrooke guides readers through the often complex proceedings and actions, trying to provide insight on confusing and unfamiliar clashes, leaders, peoples and places.