Richard Holbrooke

Very unfortunate news that Richard Holbrooke passed away today. In my genocide class earlier this year, we learned about the role he played in negotiating a peaceful resolution to the Yugoslav wars. And with the daily news originating out of AfPak, seeing his name is a common occurrence. Someone starting out in international affairs can only hope to accomplish a quarter of what this man accomplished in a stellar career where he brought about real change and saved lives.