"A biography of a job rather than of an individual, this profile
follows Jan Eliasson as he performs his duties as Sweden's
ambassador to the US. After attending policy meetings with the
ambassador and watching him give speeches, host receptions and
interact with other diplomats, Shaw, senior correspondent and vice
president for Market News International, explains the ways
diplomacy shapes global political debates and influences
international relations."-- "Book News, Inc."
"It offers a provocative portrait of an international statesman and
a fascinating look at the inner workings of modern-day
diplomacy."-- "Sweden Abroad"
"Sweden's Diplomatic Superstar ... Sweden's Jan Eliasson--former
Swedish ambassador to the United States who is now president of the
U.N. General Assembly and his country's foreign minister--came back
to Meridian International Center on June 26 to join author and
Washington Diplomat columnist John Shaw in celebration of Shaw's
latest book, "The Ambassador: Inside the Life of a Working
Diplomat," which examines Eliasson's diplomatic
career."--Diplomatic Pouch "Washington Diplomat"
"Through John Shaw's eyes we are permitted a rare look at the many
aspects of the life of a successful diplomat. It makes for
wonderful reading, and sheds light upon a life that has given much
to the world, and that has much more to give."--Justice Sandra Day
O'Connor (Ret), From the Foreword to The Ambassador
"Jan Eliasson is a diplomatic superstar. In an era of dramatic
changes in international relations, Eliasson has shown the way to a
new definition of the role of diplomat."--Richard H. Solomon,
former US Ambassador to the Philippines, President of the US
Institute of Peace
"John Shaw's compelling account of one of the world's most
remarkable super-diplomats is important for all students of
international relations."--Richard G. Lugar, Chairman, US Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
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