Kissinger Left the State Department a Half Century Ago. But He Never Left His Old Job.
Henry Kissinger, despite being 100 years old, remains a prominent adviser to key policymakers in Washington.
Kissinger continues to have regular consultations with current and former secretaries of state, including Antony Blinken, Hillary Clinton, and Mike Pompeo.
Kissinger's recent visit to China and his close relationship with Chinese leaders helped set up the summit meeting between Xi Jinping and President Biden. [ more ]
Mass. Rep. McGovern condemns Kissinger's foreign policy actions after his death
Tributes and condemnations pour in after the death of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at the age of 100.
Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern condemns Kissinger, citing his involvement in violence and death in countries such as Chile, Vietnam, and Cambodia. [ more ]
China deeply admired Henry Kissinger for his role in the normalization of China-U.S. relations in 1972.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed warm condolences to President Joe Biden, emphasizing Kissinger's role as a world-renowned strategist and friend of the Chinese people. [ more ]
Praise and criticism as world reacts to death of Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger, former US secretary of state, has died at the age of 100, eliciting divided responses over his legacy.
Kissinger's role in negotiating an end to the Vietnam war earned him a Nobel peace prize, but he was also criticized for his controversial foreign policy efforts.
World leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Chinese officials, offered condolences and praised Kissinger's statesmanship. [ more ]
Kissinger's Long Presence on the Global Stage Was Both Celebrated and Reviled
Henry Kissinger's death prompts mixed reactions, with historians praising his diplomatic achievements and critics condemning his foreign policy actions.
Former President Richard Nixon's daughters called Kissinger one of America's most skilled diplomats.
Strong reactions to Kissinger's death reflect the ongoing debate about the morality of his actions. [ more ]
To Many Chinese, Kissinger's Death Ends an Era in U.S.-China Relations
China mourns the death of Henry Kissinger and remembers him as an old friend who played a crucial role in China-U.S. relations.
Kissinger's visit to China in 1972 led to the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
China seeks to highlight the era of engagement that Kissinger represented as a counter to the Biden administration's efforts to compete with and contain China. [ more ]