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The Back Channel: A Memoir Of American Diplomacy And The Case For Its Renewal
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Bill Burns Is A Treasure Of American Diplomacy.Hillary Clintonthe Back Channel Shows How Diplomacy Works, Why It Matters, And Why Its Recent Demise Is So Tragic.Walter Isaacson, Author Of Leonardo Da Vinciover The Course Of More Than Three Decades As An American Diplomat, William J. Burns Played A Central Role In The Most Consequential Diplomatic Episodes Of His Timefrom The Bloodless End Of The Cold War To The Collapse Of Postcold War Relations With Putins Russia, From Post9/11 Tumult In The Middle East To The Secret Nuclear Talks With Iran.In The Back Channel, Burns Recounts, With Novelistic Detail And Incisive Analysis, Some Of The Seminal Moments Of His Career. Drawing On A Trove Of Newly Declassified Cables And Memos, He Gives Readers A Rare Inside Look At American Diplomacy In Action. His Dispatches From Wartorn Chechnya And Qaddafis Bizarre Camp In The Libyan Desert And His Warnings Of The Perfect Storm That Would Be Unleashed By The Iraq War Will Reshape Our Understanding Of Historyand Inform The Policy Debates Of The Future. Burns Sketches The Contours Of Effective American Leadership In A World That Resembles Neither The Zerosum Cold War Contest Of His Early Years As A Diplomat Nor The Unipolar Moment Of American Primacy That Followed.Ultimately, The Back Channel Is An Eloquent, Deeply Informed, And Timely Story Of A Life Spent In Service Of American Interests Abroad. It Is Also A Powerful Reminder, In A Time Of Great Turmoil, Of The Enduring Importance Of Diplomacy.Advance Praise For The Back Channelbill Burns Is Simply One Of The Finest U.S. Diplomats Of The Last Half Century. The Back Channel Demonstrates His Rare And Precious Combination Of Strategic Insight And Policy Action. It Is Full Of Riveting Historical Detail But Also, More Important, Shrewd Insights Into How We Can Advance Our Interests And Values In A World Where U.S. Leadership Remains The Linchpin Of International Order.James A. Baker Iiifrom One Of Americas Consummate Diplomats, The Back Channel Is An Incisive And Sorely Needed Case For The Revitalization Of Diplomacywhat Burns Wisely Describes As Our Tool Of First Resort.Henry Kissingerburns Not Only Offers A Vivid Account Of How American Diplomacy Works, He Also Puts Forward A Compelling Vision For Its Future That Will Surely Inspire New Generations To Follow His Incredible Example.Madeleine K. Albright
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Back Channel'? A: 'The Back Channel' primarily explores the importance of American diplomacy and its impact on global relations through the personal experiences of William J. Burns.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Back Channel'? A: The author of 'The Back Channel' is William J. Burns, a seasoned American diplomat with over three decades of experience in international relations.
- Q: What are some key events discussed in the memoir? A: The memoir discusses significant events such as the end of the Cold War, relations with Putin's Russia, post-9/11 Middle Eastern turmoil, and secret nuclear talks with Iran.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Back Channel'? A: 'The Back Channel' was published on March 12, 2019.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Back Channel' have? A: 'The Back Channel' contains 512 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Back Channel' suitable for readers interested in diplomacy? A: Yes, 'The Back Channel' is highly suitable for readers interested in diplomacy, international relations, and U.S. foreign policy.
- Q: What edition of 'The Back Channel' is available? A: The available edition of 'The Back Channel' is the First Edition.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this memoir? A: Readers can expect insights into the workings of American diplomacy, historical events, and strategies for effective international leadership.
- Q: Are there any notable endorsements for 'The Back Channel'? A: 'The Back Channel' has received endorsements from prominent figures such as Hillary Clinton, Henry Kissinger, and Madeleine K. Albright, highlighting its significance and impact.