Henry Kissinger

Zbigniew Brzezinski, National Security Advisor to Carter, foresaw the downfall of the Soviet Union when others couldn’t because he understood that Moscow always lacked moral legitimacy among the peoples of Eastern Europe

For nearly a century, from the Concert of Europe in 1815 until 1914, a balance of power was struck among the great powers of Europe via the recognition of spheres of influence. Could a similar approach be the key to peace in the 21st century?

Monsters must be dealt with. But there should never be confusion about what they are.

Human rights, properly defined and pragmatically pursued, do not need to be a distraction from great power competition with China and Russia but can instead be a core part of the fight against our repressive adversaries

Henry Kissinger thought deeply about the legacy of Pope John XXIII’s encyclical “Pacem in Terris” (Peace on Earth)

Kisinger was immune to soaring Yankee optimism. 

Erika Bachiochi’s book “The Rights of Women” is an excellent resource for sex-realist feminism in IR

Perhaps Meir, who supposedly believed Russia never changes, would also note that Russia never learns.

With Henry Kissinger celebrating his 100th birthday on May 27th, 2023, a review of his undergrad honors thesis is apt.