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Henry Kissinger on leaders in history, the Ukraine war, and Australia's relationship with China

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Are There Grounds for Optimism?

I'm concerned about the evolution of things. The immediate problems seem to me getting more under controlled than they were 18 months ago. In a deeper sense, whether if the question is whether we are capable or need to be optimistic about how we handle the challenges that are arising, I would be on the pessimistic side. But it is the duty of statesmen to overcome tragedy and not to dwell away with it.

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