I remember, particularly, a trip to Bosnia where the welcoming ceremony had to be moved inside because of sniper fire.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls a specific diplomatic trip where safety threats forced a ceremony indoors.
- In plain terms
- I remember a trip to Bosnia where sniper fire moved the ceremony inside.
- What can you take from it?
- Real-world risks often disrupt formal diplomatic events.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you manage risk in diplomacy?
- What memories define a career?
Another view
It focuses on a specific event without broader context.
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