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Renowned foreign policy thinker Henry Kissinger, pivotal for over 50 years, passes away at 100.
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Kissinger's major role as Secretary of State and National Security Adviser under Nixon and Ford reshaped global relations.
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Associated with contentious U.S. foreign policy decisions, including intensive bombing campaigns and overlooking human rights abuses.
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Although not directly working under a U.S. president after Ford, Kissinger's imprint on superpower relations persists today.
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Richard Haass acknowledges Kissinger as the leading figure, uniquely combining scholarship and practical diplomacy.
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Kissinger's distinct German accent and gruff voice made him a worldwide celebrity, attracting crowds reminiscent of a movie star.
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A teenage refugee from Nazi Germany, Kissinger's experiences shaped his perspective, from escaping persecution to liberating a concentration camp.
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Advocating peace through strength, Kissinger's hawkish views influenced policy, with a focus on U.S. national interests.
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Accusations of war crimes and controversies surround Kissinger, whose life experiences shaped a dispassionate approach to tough policy choices.