Legacies of Notable Leaders: 2023 Reflections

This chapter examines the complex legacies of significant figures who died in 2023, including Henry Kissinger, Sandra Day O'Connor, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and Silvio Berlusconi. It analyzes their contributions and controversies amid evolving political landscapes, from Kissinger's strategic diplomacy to O'Connor's centrist judicial influence. The discussion also delves into the political ramifications of their lives, particularly in the contexts of South Africa's transition to democracy and the rise of right-wing populism in Italy.