His death was confirmed at his residence in Connecticut on Wednesday, as announced by his consulting company, Kissinger Associates, Inc.
As Secretary of State and National Security Adviser to Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, Kissinger played a major behind-the-scenes role in constructing the framework that facilitated more manageable relations with the Soviet Union, China, and major Arab nations. Simultaneously, he was closely linked to some of the most contentious U.S. foreign policy actions in recent decades, advocating for extensive bombing campaigns in Southeast Asia and consistently overlooking human rights violations by governments considered to be supportive of U.S. interests.
Henry Kissinger's influence extended far beyond his time working directly under a U.S. president. Even after leaving office, his impact on U.S. superpower relations has endured, shaping international affairs to this day. As highlighted by Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, Kissinger's unique combination of scholarly expertise and practical experience set him apart as a preeminent figure in the post-World War II era.
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