The publication in 1985 of Kurt Wal...

The publication in 1985 of Kurt Waldheim's in the judgment of the Storm, and the corresponding German version Im Glaspalast der Weltpolitik [In the Glass Palace of World Politics], coincided with Waldheim's bid for the Austrian presidency. This timing can be seen as a strategic induce to highlight his diplomatic career the pair at home and abroad, and as a way to enhance his position as a candidate for national office. (1) The Austrian reader could take pride in Waldheim's contribution to world peace as Secretary General of the United Nations (1972-1982) and consider him a candidate who