Tuesday, December 14, 2010

RICHARD HOLBROOKE, 1941-2010

Richard C. Holbrooke passed away yesterday following complications from surgery to repair a torn aorta. This is the saddening loss of an unrelenting, passionate, tough, and dedicated diplomatic heavyweight.

Strong American Voice in Diplomacy and Crisis (NYT)
Richard Holbrooke Dies: Veteran U.S. diplomat brokered Dayton peace accords (Wash Post)

- Amy Greene