Richard Holbrooke & Kati Marton
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The New York Times hails Holbrooke as a "Master of impossible missions!" A diplomat with real-world corporate understanding, he defines the art of negotiation in both business and diplomatic settings. Holbrooke secured his reputation as the one of the world`s premier negotiators by arranging an unprecedented international agreement bringing the U.S. back into good standing with the United Nations, persuading U.N. members to reduce the U.S. share of dues and assessments. This led the U.S. Congress to release almost $1 billion in unpaid U.N. assessments and enlisted the aid of Ted Turner to ante up the balance. This event brought Holbrooke a standing ovation at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee led by one of the U.N.`s strongest congressional critics, Senator Jesse Helms.
Difficult assignments are nothing new to the man who was chief negotiator at the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement, which ended the war in Bosnia and for which he has received numerous awards, including seven Nobel Peace Prize nominations. His best-selling account of that historic negotiation, "To End a War," was named one of the eleven best books of 1998 by The New York Times.
Kati Marton has successfully combined a career as a reporter and writer with human rights advocacy. Contributing to major news organizations such as ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, Atlantic Monthly, The Times of London and The New Republic, she has covered everything from terrorist attacks in Northern Ireland to the peace efforts in the Middle East. Drawing compassion from her journalistic experiences in many of the political hotbeds of the globe, Marton is actively involved in humanitarian causes and was Chief of Outreach at the United Nations, where she was the primary advocate for children in war zones for the Secretary General of the U.N.
Marton brings over 20 years of journalistic experience to the podium for a unique discussion of the state of global politics and human rights. She speaks candidly about the role that the U.S. government is playing in international affairs. From the Mideast to the Far East, Marton explores the position Washington must take to ensure international peace. Stressing the necessity of a free press, Marton discusses both the role of governments in ensuring a democratic state, and of the press itself in maintaining its own integrity.
IN CONVERSATION: In a conversation both compelling and moving, Holbrooke interviews Marton about the stories chronicled in her book. Detailing the triumphant journey from Budapest to the New World of nine extraordinary Jewish men -- scientists, filmmakers, photographers and a writer -- "The Great Escape" is the true account of human survival against great odds. The interweaving of his unique international insights and Marton`s tales provides a captivating presentation.
Interested in booking Richard Holbrooke & Kati Marton to speak at your next event?
Difficult assignments are nothing new to the man who was chief negotiator at the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement, which ended the war in Bosnia and for which he has received numerous awards, including seven Nobel Peace Prize nominations. His best-selling account of that historic negotiation, "To End a War," was named one of the eleven best books of 1998 by The New York Times.
Kati Marton has successfully combined a career as a reporter and writer with human rights advocacy. Contributing to major news organizations such as ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, Atlantic Monthly, The Times of London and The New Republic, she has covered everything from terrorist attacks in Northern Ireland to the peace efforts in the Middle East. Drawing compassion from her journalistic experiences in many of the political hotbeds of the globe, Marton is actively involved in humanitarian causes and was Chief of Outreach at the United Nations, where she was the primary advocate for children in war zones for the Secretary General of the U.N.
Marton brings over 20 years of journalistic experience to the podium for a unique discussion of the state of global politics and human rights. She speaks candidly about the role that the U.S. government is playing in international affairs. From the Mideast to the Far East, Marton explores the position Washington must take to ensure international peace. Stressing the necessity of a free press, Marton discusses both the role of governments in ensuring a democratic state, and of the press itself in maintaining its own integrity.
IN CONVERSATION: In a conversation both compelling and moving, Holbrooke interviews Marton about the stories chronicled in her book. Detailing the triumphant journey from Budapest to the New World of nine extraordinary Jewish men -- scientists, filmmakers, photographers and a writer -- "The Great Escape" is the true account of human survival against great odds. The interweaving of his unique international insights and Marton`s tales provides a captivating presentation.
Interested in booking Richard Holbrooke & Kati Marton to speak at your next event?
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