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Henry Kissinger
Diplomat and strategist, played pivotal role in US foreign policy during the Cold War
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Henry Kissinger, prominent diplomat and political thinker, played a key role in shaping US foreign policy. He employed realpolitik strategies, as known as pursuing pragmatic policies, to ease tensions during the Cold War. Kissinger's diplomacy re-established US-China relations and negotiated the end of the Vietnam War. However, he remains controversial figure in U.S. politics for his toleration and support on war crimes surrounding his policies.
By Pablo Mathis
27 February 2023 · 00:00 CET· Updated 21 June 2026 · 18:26 CET
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Mathis, P. (2023). Henry Kissinger. EPIS Insight · International Relations & Diplomacy.
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