This biography tells of Butler's childhood in Bondi, his entry into the diplomatic corps, his achievements in disarmament, and his role in the conflict between the UN and Iraq as head of the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM). Topics discussed include the stockpiling of chemical and biological weapons in the Middle East and the alleged CIA infiltration of UNSCOM's operations in Iraq. Includes references and an index.The author is a journalist who has contributed to 'Nature' and the 'New York Times'.