
The Documentary Podcast Kissinger
Nov 30, 2023
Former US Secretary of State and Nobel Peace laureate, Henry Kissinger, discusses his extensive diplomatic career, the current state of the world, and his new book 'Leadership'. Topics include the dangerous time in Ukraine, Kissinger's upbringing in Germany during the Nazi era, assessing West German Chancellor Conrad Adenauer, shuttle diplomacy efforts, views on the American War in Vietnam, and China-Taiwan relations and escalating tensions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unequal Evaluation of Decisions and the Constraint on Creative Leadership
01:52 • 2min
Henry Kissinger's Upbringing and Worldview
03:25 • 5min
Leadership: Early Experiences and Assessing Adenauer
08:32 • 13min
Shuttle diplomacy, the 'Kissinger plan', and surprise negotiations
21:43 • 2min
Henry Kissinger's Career and Views
23:20 • 18min
China-Taiwan Relations and Escalating Tensions
41:22 • 8min
