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Peacemaker

U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World
Book • 2019
This book tells the story of U Thant, the first UN secretary-general of color, who played a crucial role in preventing nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis and mediated conflicts in various regions.

Drawing on newly declassified documents, Thant Myint-U reveals U Thant's bold interventions and his commitment to global peace, environmental protection, and justice for newly decolonized nations.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Greg Dixon as the recently published book by
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Thant Myint-U
about his grandfather.
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Looking Back at the Man Who Helped Shape the U.N.
Authored by
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Thant Myint-U
, it tells the story of U Thant and his role in the UN during the 1960s.
Murder in the Congo, The Cuban Missile Crisis, & India in the UN (EXTRACT)
Mentioned by
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Andrew Keen
as the new book by
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Thant Myint-U
about his grandfather, U Thant.
When the United Nations Actually Mattered: Remembering the Burmese Schoolteacher who Ran the U.N. in its Glory Days
Mentioned by
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Jed Coppinger
as a resource for insights, encouraging listeners to follow insights from the book.
The Plumb Line | #64 | 06/21/2025

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