The United Nations under Kurt Waldheim, 1972-1981 |
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| Author:
| Ryan, James Daniel |
| Series title: | Partners for Peace Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8108-3701-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2001 |
| Publisher: | Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $119.00 |
Book Description:
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Extraordinary in its detail, this year-by-year account chronicles the tenure of Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim as he struggled to lead the United Nations through the veritable diplomatic minefield of the Vietnam conflict. Includes a narrative overview which highlights Waldheim's strengths while making clear why his unprecedented bid for a third term at the UN's helm ended in failure.
Extraordinary in its detail, this year-by-year account chronicles the tenure of Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim as he struggled to lead the United Nations through the veritable diplomatic minefield of the Vietnam conflict. Includes a narrative overview which highlights Waldheim's strengths while making clear why his unprecedented bid for a third term at the UN's helm ended in failure.