He then persuaded Israel and its main Arab neighbors to try to negotiate peace, a remarkable diplomatic achievement.

Nevertheless, all the diplomatic achievements made since his coronation were lost.

Steinberg says, his achievements in 1862-71 were "the greatest diplomatic and political achievement by any leader in the last two centuries."

Edward's diplomatic achievement in Flanders was substantial, but it did little immediately to improve his position.

The agreement was widely hailed at the time as a significant diplomatic achievement.

Just a year ago, largely because of his diplomatic achievements, President Bush was overwhelmingly popular.

Russian emperors highly valued diplomatic and military achievements of several male members of family.

Holbrooke's final diplomatic achievement, it turns out, was to see this advice accepted.

Mr. Sharon has kept his head above water so far by riding a wave of domestic political success and overseas diplomatic achievement.

Having shared fully in the diplomatic achievements of the last three years, he is well suited for the job.