Henry Kissinger, controversial diplomat and foreign policy scholar, dies at 100

Henry Kissinger, controversial diplomat and foreign policy scholar, dies at 100 Henry Kissinger, a controversial but influential figure in American foreign policy, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 100. A towering figure in the Cold War era, Kissinger served as Secretary of State under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, playing a pivotal role in shaping global geopolitics. His legacy is marked by both significant achievements and enduring controversies. Born Heinz Alfred Kissinger in Furth, Germany, in 1923, Kissinger immigrated to the United States with his family in 1938 to escape Nazi persecution. He studied international relations at Harvard University, where he earned his Ph.D. and established himself as a leading expert on foreign policy. His academic work, particularly his concept of "realpolitik," emphasizing the pursuit of national interests through pragmatic diplomacy, gained wide recognition. Kissinger's diplomatic career took off in the early 196...