Richard Holbrooke's account in To End a War follows a diplomatic team moving across Europe on a schedule that changed every few hours. The team sought European and Muslim support while arranging the first high-level meeting among the three warring parties in two years. Its work also included the dispute between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, where American troops were deployed to prevent hostilities. Visits to Belgrade, NATO headquarters and other capitals made the effort depend on coordination across several governments and institutions. The pressure of ongoing bombing gave the negotiations urgency.
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Coordinating the Bosnia diplomatic shuttle
A changing travel schedule connects negotiations with the Bosnian parties, NATO consultations and efforts to secure wider diplomatic support.