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Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Cross-Border Fire; IDF ground strategy and civilian casualties in Gaza; Hamas' influence in Gaza; Life and Legacy of Henry Kissinger
Dec 3, 2023
CNN correspondent Ivan Watson, retired IDF Col. Miri Eisin, and British-Palestinian surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah discuss the recent exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah, IDF's ground strategy in Gaza, and the suffering inside Gaza. Additionally, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Dean Amaney Jamal talks about Hamas' influence on the Palestinian territories, and Niall Ferguson delves into the controversies surrounding the life and legacy of Henry Kissinger.
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- Henry Kissinger was a highly influential foreign policy practitioner with major accomplishments, but his actions also drew criticism for supporting brutal campaigns and disregarding human rights in certain countries.
- Israel's offensive in Gaza aims to target Hamas' military capabilities while minimizing civilian casualties, posing challenges due to the dense population and proximity of military positions to residential areas.
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Henry Kissinger's complex legacy
Henry Kissinger, who died at the age of 100, was a highly influential foreign policy practitioner known for his ideas and actions. He presided over a pivotal moment in the Cold War, leading to major accomplishments such as ending the Vietnam War, thwarting Soviet momentum through diplomatic efforts with China, softening relations with the Soviet Union, and facilitating negotiations between Egypt and Israel. However, Kissinger's actions were not without controversy. His support for Pakistan's brutal campaign in Bangladesh, bombings in Cambodia and Laos, and disregard for human rights in Chile and Indonesia drew criticism. Nevertheless, he was a doer and thinker who significantly shaped the world of foreign policy.
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