Book excerpt: ‘Master Negotiator: The Role of James A. Baker, III at the End of the Cold War’ Diana Villiers Negroponte 1 hour ago Master Negotiator: The Role of James A. Baker, III at the End of the Cold War by Diana Villiers Negroponte. (Archway) A comprehensive examination of U.S. diplomacy at the end of the Cold War through the lens of Secretary of State James A. Baker III. With good intel, careful preparation and thoughtful analysis of likely consequences, he negotiated outcomes considered improbable by most. He enabled the unification of Germany, the eviction of Saddam Hussein from Kuwait, peacemaking in Central America, the launch of NAFTA negotiations, the commencement of direct Israeli and Palestinian peace talks, the conclusion of the nuclear START agreement and the safe guarding of nuclear weapons and material in the former Soviet Union. The closeness of his friendship with President George H.W. Bush and his determination to work with allies and foes bro
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