Professor, Minister, Judge - Krzysztof Skubiszewski 1926-2010

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James Crawford, Grzegorz Dziemidowicz, Rosalyn Higgins, Zdzisław Kędzia, Bartłomiej Krzan, Marek Prawda, and Ryszard Stemplowski reflect on the life of Krzysztof Skubiszewski (1926–2010), a distinguished Professor, Minister, and Judge. The preface by Witold Sobków highlights Skubiszewski's pivotal role in Poland's foreign policy, particularly his insistence in February 1990 on Poland's participation in the Paris conference on German unity, which ultimately led to a bilateral treaty confirming the Polish-German border in November 1990. His foresight is noted in the context of East Timor's struggle for independence, where his arguments about change proved accurate as the region transitioned from Indonesian rule to self-determination. The narrative also touches on his tenure as President of the Iran-US Claims Tribunal, where he faced challenges with stoicism and earned deep respect from his colleagues, who ultimately came to love him. The book includes 28 photos from the Krzysztof Skubiszewski Foundation and the Skubiszewski Family Photo Archives, capturing moments of his remarkable life and contributions. ISBN 978-83-7383-757-7.