“History teaches us these lessons for the interveners: leave your prejudices at home, keep your ambitions low, have enough resources to do the job, do not lose the golden hour, make security your first priority, involve the neighbours.”
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Paddy Ashdown
Paddy Ashdown is a prominent British politician born on February 27, 1941. He has been active in the British political scene for decades, holding several key positions, including Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Ashdown is known for his contributions to political reform and peace processes. more
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