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Kofi Annan Discusses Global Think Tank

Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan discussed his recent appointment to the Carnegie Endowment’s Board of Directors on BBC World Service Radio.

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Published on May 22, 2007

Source: BBC World Service Radio

Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan discussed his recent appointment to the Carnegie Endowment’s Board of Directors on BBC World Service Radio’s World Today in an interview with Tom Hagler. Annan also discussed his post-UN involvement in the international community and the future of Iraq.

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