Diego Cordovez

About the Author

Diego Cordovez, a distinguished diplomat and scholar, has dedicated his career to navigating the intricate corridors of international relations, with a particular focus on conflict resolution in volatile regions. Serving as a key negotiator during pivotal moments in global history, he played an instrumental role in the Geneva Accords that facilitated the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in the late 1980s. His firsthand experiences as a Peruvian diplomat and advisor to the United Nations have informed his incisive analyses of geopolitical strategies and the human cost of war. In his acclaimed work, Out of Afghanistan: The Inside Story of the Soviet Withdrawal, co-authored with Selig S. Harrison, Cordovez provides a compelling, insider's perspective on the diplomatic maneuvers that ended a decade-long occupation, blending meticulous research with personal anecdotes to illuminate the complexities of superpower negotiations. Beyond diplomacy, Cordovez's writings explore themes of peace-building and the challenges of post-conflict reconstruction, offering valuable insights for policymakers and readers alike.