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obituary2 years ago•7 min saved

Unveiling the Enigmatic Persona of Henry Kissinger

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.

via New Left Review|

#cold-war #henry-kissinger #legacy

analysis2 years ago•6 min saved

Unraveling Kissinger's Controversial Legacy

Henry Kissinger's focus on stability and equilibrium in international relations, influenced by his study of the Congress of Vienna, led to his misjudgments and failure to fully grasp the importance of American power and leadership. While his realpolitik approach aimed to avoid calamity, it neglected the achievements of the Pax Americana and the need for continued American engagement in the world. Kissinger's devotion to stability, though rooted in a moral ambition to prevent war, ultimately hindered his understanding of the dynamic nature of global politics.

via The Bulwark|

#american-leadership #analysis #balance-of-power

politics2 years ago•9 min saved

The Controversial Legacy of Henry Kissinger: A Critical Examination

Henry Kissinger, the influential figure behind US cold war policy, had a complex and flawed legacy. As a Harvard academic and diplomat, he implemented his amoral theories of "realist" foreign policy, often with horrific consequences. Kissinger's approach to international relations, viewing nations as disposable chess pieces, clashed with modern-day values. While he played a key role in opening up relations with China and achieving arms control talks with the Soviet Union, his policies ignored human rights abuses and led to proxy conflicts in Africa and Latin America. His ruthless actions, such as the secret bombing of Cambodia and support for military coups, reflected a callous disregard for democratic choice and human rights. Despite his controversial legacy, Kissinger remained a respected elder statesman and continued to wield influence in his later years.

via The Guardian US|

#cold-war #henry-kissinger #legacy

war-stories2 years ago•5 min saved

Henry Kissinger's 100th birthday: A controversial legacy

The National Security Archive has reissued 38 documents from Henry Kissinger's time as national security adviser and secretary of state to Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Kissinger was the chief architect of the U.S. policy to destabilize the regime of Chile’s democratically elected socialist president, Salvador Allende, and gave full support to Augusto Pinochet, the Chilean general who mounted the coup overthrowing Allende in September 1973. Kissinger also turned a blind eye to Operation Condor, an assassination operation against left-wingers throughout much of Latin America, and gave a green light to Indonesia’s 1975 invasion of East Timor, which resulted in the killing of more than 100,000 civilians.

via Slate|

#cambodia #chile #henry-kissinger

opinion2 years ago

Henry Kissinger at 100: A Controversial Legacy

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who turns 100 on May 27, reflects on the current state of world affairs, including the rise of China and the conflict in Ukraine. He emphasizes the importance of realpolitik, or the pursuit of national interests, in shaping foreign policy. Kissinger also warns against the dangers of a new Cold War between the U.S. and China, and calls for a more cooperative relationship between the two nations.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#china #henry-kissinger #opinion

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

The Controversial Legacy of Henry Kissinger at 100

Henry Kissinger, the former top diplomat and security adviser to US presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, turns 100 years old, celebrated by the American elite while critics argue he has never faced accountability for his role in expanding the Vietnam War, supporting military coups in Chile and Argentina, and turning a blind eye to mass atrocities in Bangladesh. Despite his controversial legacy, Kissinger's brand of realpolitik has enjoyed greater repute, and he continues to caution the US to stay within the bounds of "vital interests" and advocate for diplomacy with Russia on a ceasefire in Ukraine.

via The Times of Israel|

#henry-kissinger #international-relations #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Henry Kissinger's 100th birthday celebrated despite controversial legacy.

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger turns 100, celebrated by the American elite while others criticize him for never facing accountability for his role in expanding the Vietnam War, supporting military coups in Chile and Argentina, and turning a blind eye to mass atrocities in Bangladesh. Despite his controversial legacy, Kissinger's brand of realpolitik has enjoyed greater repute, and he has warned the US against treating China as a new Cold War-style adversary.

via Yahoo News|

#cold-war #henry-kissinger #politics