Luigi R. Einaudi, the former Acting Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), has made a significant contribution to the world of politics and diplomacy. His long career has been influenced by some of the most significant events to take place in the Western Hemisphere in the last century. Einaudi dedicated himself to improving relations between the countries of the Americas and promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. After years of serving in various important positions, Einaudi has now compiled his memoirs, a valuable insight into a life spent in the service of his country and the Americas as a whole. In this article, we will take a look at this fascinating account of a lifetime in politics and diplomacy.
Learning Diplomacy: Memoirs of Former Acting Secretary General of the OAS Luigi Einaudi
The Organization of American States (OAS) has always had to manage tensions throughout its history, and former acting Secretary General, Luigi Einaudi’s book, Learning Diplomacy, recounts his long career as a diplomat and offers his views on different historical moments of the last decades. A panel discussion was organized by the US Mission to the hemispheric institution at the Columbus Memorial Library in Washington, DC to celebrate the release of the book.
The permanent representative of the United States to the OAS, Frank Mora, praised Ambassador Einaudi, saying that he continues the long line of dedicated US Pan and Inter American Statesmen. Former chief US diplomat for Latin America and the Caribbean during the Obama administration Arturo Valenzuela said that “at the OAS, ambassador Einaudi built a strong tradition and that is what we celebrate this week, Pan American Week.”
Ambassador Einaudi’s book highlights the concepts of “Community, Creativity, Collaboration and Civility,” according to Johanna Mendelson Forman, an academic expert on Latin American diplomatic and military affairs. She added that these values made ambassador Einaudi an outstanding diplomat.
Former US ambassador (2003-2008) John Maisto moderated the panel discussion and praised ambassador Einaudi for his vision of the OAS back in 1989. Maisto quoted Einaudi saying, “The need to reach out to like-minded states to take advantage of belief in democracy and human rights and regular elections, and the need for the United States to take a leading position but to work in concert with such countries in the hemisphere and move the hemisphere, move the Organization forward.”
The panel discussion was held during Pan American Week, and the book, Learning Diplomacy, celebrates the importance of diplomacy and multilateral organizations. It is a reflection on the challenges and successes of diplomacy in the Americas over the past few decades.
The book is especially relevant in today’s world, as multilateral organizations continue to be tested. Ambassador Einaudi’s book serves as a reminder that despite the challenges, diplomacy and multilateral cooperation are important tools for resolving conflicts and promoting peace and prosperity worldwide.
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