Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Paddy Ashdown" in English language version.
The name of Lord (Paddy) Ashdown, who ran Bosnia-Herzegovina after the civil war, has been mentioned.
Yes, he has accepted the job.
I actually served in the Secret Intelligence Service.
I reply I have forgotten six … Malay … local language … among the Dayak people … two years learning Mandarin Chinese … [t]hen came German (briefly), French and Bosnian.
European newspapers have focused on Paddy Ashdown, a British politician and envoy, but a former senior military officer said his appointment would be considered controversial and seems unlikely.
I actually served in the Secret Intelligence Service.