The Legacy and Controversy of Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger, the influential U.S. diplomat known for his role in opening up relations with China, negotiating arms control deals with the Soviet Union, and ending the Vietnam War, has died at the age of 100. While hailed by some for his brilliance and strategic focus, Kissinger was also criticized for his support of anti-communist dictatorships and his involvement in controversial foreign policy decisions. Tributes poured in from around the world, with Beijing calling him a "good old friend," Russian President Vladimir Putin praising him as a "wise and farsighted statesman," and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describing their meetings as a "master class in statesmanship." However, Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Abdul Momen criticized Kissinger for his role in the 1971 war between West and East Pakistan. Kissinger's legacy remains a subject of debate, with his impact on U.S. foreign policy and his controversial actions during his tenure as a dominant figure in the Cold War era.
