Unveiling the Controversial Legacy of Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State, has been accused of war crimes and atrocities committed during his time in office. His realpolitik approach to foreign policy prioritized ideology over morality, resulting in the deaths of millions of people. Kissinger's alleged crimes include the secret bombing campaign in Cambodia, which led to a civil war and the rise of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime. He also gave the green light for the Indonesian invasion of East Timor, resulting in a decades-long conflict. In Chile, Kissinger supported efforts to destabilize the democratically-elected government of Salvador Allende, leading to a military coup and the subsequent dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet. Kissinger also provided support to the military junta in Argentina during the Dirty War, and backed the genocide in East Pakistan, which later became Bangladesh. Despite these allegations, Kissinger remained a revered figure within US foreign policy circles until his death.