
The Legacy of Henry Kissinger
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Threat to US Global Influence and Legitimacy
Acknowledging past wrongdoings of US decision-makers threatens the US's ability to maintain its global influence and legitimacy. It undermines the justification of current behaviors and delegitimizes patterns of behavior that may still persist. This acknowledgment could lead to resistance in calling out individuals in power today for potentially committing war crimes, creating a challenge for maintaining a consistent ethical stance in contemporary geopolitics.
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