World Brian Urquhart, Troubleshooter for the U.N., Dies at 101 January 3, 2021January 3, 2021ROBERT D. McFADDENComments Off on Brian Urquhart, Troubleshooter for the U.N., Dies at 101 He was best known for creating and directing the U.N.’s peacekeeping operations in conflict-filled areas around the world.