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The Legacy of Henry Kissinger

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Balancing Power and Morality in Foreign Policy

Human rights advocates view Kissinger as a war criminal escaping accountability. People's opinions on Kissinger polarized between admiration and condemnation. Jeremy Suri, a history professor, discusses Kissinger's legacy. Suri tries to strike a balance in portraying Kissinger's use of US power to maintain order, noting both the positive and negative impacts of America's actions on the world stage.

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