Richard Holbrooke

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

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

Politics

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.

Closeup of Ronan Farrow

Ronan Farrow: Foreign policy mistakes show US diplomacy needs reform, not reversal

Global Politics
The World

Richard Holbrooke: The Man Who Knew How to End a War

Global Politics
The World

Richard Holbrooke’s life and last words

Global Politics
View of Grbavica, a neighborhood of Sarajevo, Bosnia.

How wars end part V: Bosnia

Conflict & Justice

Richard Holbrooke’s legacy all over Afghanistan, Pakistan

Join us as we look back at the legacy of Richard Holbrooke, the American super diplomat who couldn’t quite achieve all his goals in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Debate over Afghan election

Richard Holbrooke and other envoys meet to pursue a fair outcome to Afghanistan’s presidential primary election.

Looking Back on Holbrooke’s Legacy

Global Politics

Richard Holbrooke was the Obama administration’s pointman for the civilian side of the Afghanistan war. He died suddenly in December 2010, leaving some successes that are sometimes overlooked, and they have to do with Pakistan.

The World

George Packer on Richard Holbrooke

Global Politics

George Packer, staff writer for The New Yorker, knew Richard Holbrooke not only through his reporting but through many conversations with the diplomatic titan. Packer was supposed to have dinner with Holbrooke this Friday, and joins us now to remember not only Holbrook’s impressive career, but his personality and his humor.

The World

Remembering Richard Holbrooke

Global Politics

Richard Holbrooke, the United States Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, passed away yesterday after undergoing a marathon surgery that failed to save his life. He was 69. Across a long career in foreign policy, Holbrooke dedicated his life to brokering peace and stability throughout the world on behalf of the United States. Holbrooke’s biggest […]