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Henry Kissinger, Former US Secretary of State & Nobel Laureate, dies at 100

Henry Kissinger was an American diplomat and political scientist who served as National Security Advisor and later Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford.

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Henry Kissinger, the controversial former United States Secretary of State and recipient of the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize, passed away at the age of 100 on Wednesday, according to Kissinger Associates Inc.

Ex-United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger

Kissinger, who served under Presidents Nixon and Ford, was a dominant figure in American diplomacy in the 1970s, engineering the policy of détente with the Soviet Union as well as the opening of relations between the US and China. His role in the Vietnam War and other international conflicts made him a hugely influential yet intensely polarising figure on the world stage.

As news emerged of his death earlier today at his home in New York, tributes began pouring in from political allies and opponents alike.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said “The world has lost a towering figure who shaped history”, while the Kremlin issued a statement acknowledging that “despite periods of tension, Kissinger played a key role in building constructive bilateral relations between our countries.”

However, human rights organisations and activists were quick to condemn his controversial foreign policy record in places like Chile, Argentina and East Timor, with protests planned in several cities this evening. “A war criminal has escaped justice,” read a statement from the Human Rights Foundation, “but the bloody legacy of his actions will not be forgotten nor forgiven.”

In his bestselling books and articles, and by advising successive US presidents as a high-profile elder statesman, Kissinger continued to spark debate about America’s global role right up until his death. His 1957 book ‘Nuclear Weapons and Foreign Policy’ became a seminal text on strategic thinking and international realpolitik.

According to close family members, Kissinger died peacefully in his sleep, with his children and grandchildren by his bedside. Plans for his funeral arrangements are expected to be announced later today.

About Henry Kissinger 

  • Henry Kissinger (1923-2023) was an American diplomat and political scientist who served as National Security Advisor and later Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford.

  • He was a key architect of US foreign policy during the Cold War, including détente with the Soviet Union, the opening of relations with China, and policies towards Vietnam, the Middle East and Latin America.

  • He was awarded the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize (along with Le Duc Tho of North Vietnam) for negotiations to end the Vietnam War. This was controversial and two committee members resigned in protest.

  • Kissinger's legacy is highly polarizing - supporters praise his 'realpolitik' approach to foreign policy and skilful diplomacy, while critics characterize policies in places like Cambodia, Chile and Argentina as interventionist and complicit in human rights abuses.

  • He wrote extensively about diplomatic history and international relations in books like 'Nuclear Weapons and Foreign Policy' (1957), 'Diplomacy' (1994) and 'World Order' (2014).

  • After leaving office in 1977 he continued to consult with subsequent U.S. presidents and foreign governments as a high-profile elder statesman until his death.

  • Kissinger died at the age of 100 in November 2023. His death prompted both tributes for his impact on US foreign policy as well as renewed condemnation of his most controversial actions from human rights advocates.

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