A review by bhgold1711
War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence by Ronan Farrow

3.0

Overall this book was a good insight into the hollowing out of the State Department and diplomatic corps. And from that perspective, it was useful. Unfortunately, it felt that half of the book was more about documenting the failed attempts of the late Richard Holbrooke, for whom Ronan Farrow worked, and solidifying his legacy, rather than merely telling the story of the failures of government. While the book recognizes Holbrooke's flaws, it also treats him with a seeming level of reverence few others get, which tinges that first half.