This chapter discusses the complex legacy of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, his influence on US relations with China, Vietnam, the Soviet Union, and the Middle East, his involvement with Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, and his close relationships with tech people like Eric Schmidt. It concludes with a discussion on the moral ambiguity of geopolitics and compromising alliances made in pursuit of national interests.
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