foreign relations

Richard Holbrooke sits in a small military vehicle holding a bottle.

In 'Our Man,' diplomat Richard Holbrooke is both an egotist and idealist

Richard Holbrooke was an influential diplomat who's ideas shaped US foreign policy in the late 20th century. Author George Packer spoke with Carol Hills about Holbrooke and his new book, "Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century," which explores the complex and often contradictory ideas and lifestyle of Hoolbrooke and gives us an intimate look at the major events and people in his life.

In 'Our Man,' diplomat Richard Holbrooke is both an egotist and idealist
US Marines raise the American flag at half-staff at the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba, on Oct. 2, 2017.

US expels Cuban diplomats in the latest threat to US-Cuban relations

US expels Cuban diplomats in the latest threat to US-Cuban relations