Ambassador Hare served with the American Foreign Service from 1926 to 1966. During his international career, Ambassador Hare witnessed the myriad changes that occurred in world politics since World War II. He observed the turbulent events surrounding the achievement of independence in India and Pakistan, the outbreak of hostilities between Arabs and Jews in Palestine, and the reluctant assumption by the United States of a major role in the Middle East.
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Paul Hare has produced not only a succinct biography of his distinguished diplomat father but also a treasure trove of insights into the myriad conflicts of the Middle East and America's response to them. A welcome volume for all students of Middle Eastern affairs and United States policy toward the region. -- Michael C. Hudson, Georgetown University Paul J. Hare's lively biography of his father, Ambassador Raymond A. Hare, is a living history of the Middle East. Hare has captured the mystery of this region and the challenge it poses for American diplomats. -- Judith Kipper, The Brookings Institution This is a very interesting and informative account of the career of Raymond Hare....The chapter on Nasir is of utmost importance to specialists of the region. -- As'ad AbuKhalil ...a fascinating insight into the workings of American policy in the Middle East. -- As'ad AbuKhalil * Milton Vlorst * A readable and valuable account of the diplomatic career of a remarkable man. This book is filled with factual nuggets, insights and bon mots that reward the reader while putting flesh on the historical record. -- Augustus Richard Norton, Boston University A readable and valuable account of the diplomatic career of a remarkable man. This book is filled with factual nuggets, insights and bon mots that reward the reader while putting flesh on the historical record. -- Augustus Richard Norton, Boston University Paul Hare has produced not only a succinct biography of his distinguished diplomat father but also a treasure trove of insights into the myriad conflicts of the Middle East and America's response to them. A welcome volume for all students of Middle Eastern affairs and United States policy toward the region. -- Michael C. Hudson, Georgetown University Paul J. Hare's lively biography of his father, Ambassador Raymond A. Hare, is a living history of the Middle East. Hare has captured the mystery of this region and the challenge it poses for American diplomats. -- Judith Kipper, The Brookings Institution This is a very interesting and informative account of the career of Raymond Hare....The chapter on Nasir is of utmost importance to specialists of the region. -- As'ad AbuKhalil ...a fascinating insight into the workings of American policy in the Middle East. -- As'ad AbuKhalil * Milton Vlorst *
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 25 mm
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978-0-8191-8935-6 (9780819189356)
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