He is a diplomat.

Day to day, they oversee peace talks, handle issues of peace-making, trade, war, economics and culture. International treaties are usually negotiated by diplomats prior to endorsement by national politicians.

Diplomats are also closely linked to espionage or gathering of intelligence.

Specifically, Holbrooke will coordinate an effort across the government, including Defense Department, to achieve US goals in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The Obama administration said they will use "less stick and more carrot" in dealing with allies and rivals.

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is visiting Washington later this month and Holbrooke will drive the message home when he meets him at Blair House.
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