Charlie Rose Tomorrow - Rory Stewart

with Rory Stewart
in Current Affairs, Books
on Sunday, May 20, 2007 * * * * *

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A British diplomat and writer raised in the Far East, Rory Stewart was 30 years old in 2003 when he was appointed as coalition Deputy Governor of two Iraqi provinces. He documented his grueling tenure in his book "The Prince of the Marshes: And Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in Iraq". After his 11-month stint in Iraq, Stewart returned to Afghanistan, where in 2002, he had made a 6,000 mile solo trek on foot. The tale of the epic journey from Turkey to Bangladesh is the focus of his first book -- The Places in Between

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    1. Louise, Whitefish Bay  10/07/2008 06:55 PM Report

      Please, more from this exceptional Rory Stewart. Our country - and more specifically, our political leaders - need to listen to and learn from this man who has "walked the walk and talks the talk". I, too, missed hearing the dialogue between Charlie and Rory Stewart on the re-play.

    2. karen  07/15/2008 09:39 AM Report

      I heard Rory twice at the Hay Festival, once on his own and once with the british ambassador. The contrast between them was amazing, the amb went everywhere in a land cruiser or flew. |Amb had security guards. Rory walked everywhere and his knowlwdge far exceeded that of the ambassador.

    3. Catherine Hebert  02/25/2008 11:09 AM Report

      Rory Stewart is such an inspiring man. I first found out about him while watching him give a speech on the show "Big Ideas". A few times he claimed to not be an expert on the situation in Afghanistan but but I think otherwise. I think he approaches the situation in the right sense, being able to empathize with the people is in my opinion, the best way to approach it.

      I really enjoy the way Rory speaks, his words are meaningful and true. He is definitely a one-in-a-million kind of person; I'd really love to meet him one day.

    4. DMS  08/19/2007 12:17 AM Report

      Yes, where is the rest of this fascinating interview?

    5. Holly Boomer  07/22/2007 03:28 PM Report

      I find that Rory Stewart in his books and in interviews is concerned about and considerate of all peoples. His sensitivity to other cultures' values gives much needed insight into how we approach working political, economic, religious and social relationships with other countries. One doesn't get far in a culture, for example tribal cultures, if the approach is disrespectful or dishonorable. I appreciate the fact that he believes in making a difference. His example is inspiring. HRae Boomer

    6. Robin, SF  06/14/2007 01:37 AM Report

      Rory is a truly incredible character and a fantastic addition to this ever improving site

    7. David Elliott  06/12/2007 02:14 PM Report

      I'm the about the same age as Mr. Stewart, and I have to say, this is the amongst the most inspiring interviews I've seen this year. I think this piece lives up to Mr. Rose's optimistic goal of "soulful" journalism, and is yet another reason to support all the efforts being made here on charlierose.com

      I'll do my best to email this story around to my friends. Thanks again!

    8. Carol, Milwaukee  06/12/2007 10:58 AM Report

      I agree with the previous post. More of this interview would be great. What an amazing man Rory Stewart is. Like this addition to the site.

    9. Robert Philbin  06/06/2007 09:50 PM Report

      Mr. Stewart is one of the most interesting personalities to come out of the Afghanistan and Iraq events. His books are really informative. You get a sense of the empty futility of Afghanistan as a failed state, in "Places in Between", and an extraordinary insight into the failures of Mr. Bremer and the CPA in Iraq. It was a bogus enterprise from the start, as Stewart (perhaps inadvertantly) documents in "Prince of the Marshes." Stewart is a contemporary Lawrence of Arabia in many ways -- part odd man out, brilliant, courageous, and, at least I suspect, a UK spy the whole time. This is an interesting segment, but where is the whole of the interview? A remarkable fellow, this Stewart.

      Robert Philbin