The ICRC 's large-scale operations in Afghanistan , Iraq , Sudan and the Near East had and partly still have a particular impact on Jakob Kellenberger 's job , as also reflected by his field visits and efforts in the sphere of humanitarian diplomacy . Kellenberger made a decisive contribution towards more intensive cooperation in several spheres between the ICRC and the European Union and its member States . Managing the ICRC 's relationship with the United States after the September 11 attacks in the areas of law and humanitarian diplomacy was one of his greatest challenges . In difficult conflict situations , he considered it important to get first-hand experience of the reality on the ground , as witnessed by his trips to southern Lebanon during the war of summer 2006 and to Gaza in January 2009 , and his numerous visits to Afghanistan and Darfur
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Jakob Kellenberger