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Witness to War and Peace: The Extraordinary Life and Career of UN Veteran Lakhdar Brahimi

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Witness to War and Peace: Egypt, the October War, and Beyond

by Ahmed Aboul Gheit

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Lakhdar Brahimi has been a witness to war and peace for decades. A veteran of the United Nations, he has served as a special envoy to some of the world's most troubled regions, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.

In a new book, Witness to War and Peace, Brahimi shares his experiences and offers his insights into the challenges of peacemaking. The book is a fascinating and deeply personal account of one man's journey through some of the most tumultuous events of our time.

Brahimi was born in Algeria in 1934. He studied law and political science in Paris and began his career as a diplomat in the Algerian Foreign Ministry. In 1962, he joined the United Nations, where he served in a variety of roles, including as head of the UN mission in Afghanistan from 1997 to 2001.

In 2001, Brahimi was appointed as the UN's special envoy for Afghanistan. He played a key role in the negotiations that led to the establishment of the Afghan Transitional Administration in 2002. He also served as the UN's special envoy for Iraq from 2004 to 2005 and for Syria from 2012 to 2014.

Brahimi's experiences in these troubled regions have given him a unique perspective on the challenges of peacemaking. In Witness to War and Peace, he argues that peace is not simply the absence of war, but a positive state of affairs that must be built and sustained.

Brahimi also emphasizes the importance of dialogue and negotiation in resolving conflicts. He believes that all parties to a conflict must be willing to compromise and to work together to find a solution that is acceptable to all.

Witness to War and Peace is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the challenges of peacemaking. Brahimi's insights are based on decades of experience in some of the world's most troubled regions. His book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of building and sustaining peace.

Reviews

"A fascinating and deeply personal account of one man's journey through some of the most tumultuous events of our time." - The New York Times
"Brahimi's insights are based on decades of experience in some of the world's most troubled regions. His book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of building and sustaining peace." - The Washington Post
"A valuable resource for anyone interested in the challenges of peacemaking." - Foreign Affairs

About the Author

Lakhdar Brahimi is a veteran of the United Nations and has served as a special envoy to some of the world's most troubled regions, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. He is the author of Witness to War and Peace, a memoir of his experiences as a peacemaker.