Realpolitik in the Cold War

This chapter explores the conflict between realism and idealism in the United States' approach to the Cold War, focusing on Henry Kissinger's role in shaping foreign policy. It discusses Kissinger's realpolitik strategy, the clash with critics who argue it sacrificed human rights, and the disagreement with Ronald Reagan's more aggressive approach.

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