Unveiling the Enigmatic Persona of Henry Kissinger

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Unveiling the Enigmatic Persona of Henry Kissinger
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Henry Kissinger, the influential American diplomat and statesman, has died. Known for his role as a consigliere to Jared Kushner, a board member of Theranos, and a co-author with Google CEO, Kissinger's career was marked by his involvement in various controversial actions, from supporting massacres in East Pakistan and East Timor to his role in US occupations in the Middle East. Despite his reputation as a realist, Kissinger's approach to foreign policy was often driven by his own missionary ideology. He was a master at navigating the press and had a knack for flattering journalists, which contributed to his elevated status in the American elite. Kissinger's legacy remains a subject of debate and scrutiny.

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