Philip Habib
American diplomat and academic leader
Born
February 25th, 1920
105 years ago
Died
1992
33 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as an academic and diplomat with a focus on East Asia and the Pacific. Held the position of Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, providing guidance on U.S. foreign policy in that region. Played a significant role in diplomatic negotiations during the Vietnam War and contributed to various peace efforts in Southeast Asia.
Served as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Facilitated peace negotiations in Vietnam
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