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Part One: Kissinger

Behind the Bastards

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Kissinger's Controversial Beginnings

This chapter explores Henry Kissinger's early career, focusing on the establishment of his journal, Confluence, at Harvard and its contentious role in elite networking. It critiques his controversial decisions, including publishing a far-right writer, while examining the broader implications of his views on nuclear strategy and freedom of speech.

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