Henry Kissinger

American diplomat and scholar

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2023 In a statement made a month before his death, Henry Kissinger responded to the Hamas-led attack on Israel during the outbreak of the Israel–Hamas war, stating that the goals of Hamas could only serve to mobilize the Arab world against Israel and derail peaceful negotiations.
2023 In response to celebrations of the 2023 attack by some Arabs in Germany, Kissinger issued a statement denouncing Muslim immigration into Germany, claiming it was a grave mistake to allow in so many individuals of entirely different culture and religion, which he argued creates a pressure group within each country.
2023 Kissinger received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art from Minister-President of Bavaria Markus Söder.
2023 Kissinger co-authored an article titled 'The Path to AI Arms Control' with Graham Allison, published in Foreign Affairs.
2023 Kissinger co-authored an article titled 'The Path to AI Arms Control' with Graham Allison, published in Foreign Affairs.
2023 Kissinger received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art from Minister-President of Bavaria Markus Söder.
2023 In response to celebrations of the 2023 attack by some Arabs in Germany, Kissinger issued a statement denouncing Muslim immigration into Germany, claiming it was a grave mistake to allow in so many individuals of entirely different culture and religion, which he argued creates a pressure group within each country.
2023 In a statement made a month before his death, Henry Kissinger responded to the Hamas-led attack on Israel during the outbreak of the Israel–Hamas war, stating that the goals of Hamas could only serve to mobilize the Arab world against Israel and derail peaceful negotiations.
November 29 2023 Henry Kissinger passed away.
November 29 2023 Henry Kissinger passed away.
September 2023 Kissinger met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City, where they discussed Kissinger's evolving stance on Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership.
September 2023 Kissinger met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City, where they discussed Kissinger's evolving stance on Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership.
July 2023 Kissinger traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, emphasizing the need to eliminate misunderstandings and coexist peacefully. He later met with Xi Jinping to discuss improving Sino-American relations.
July 2023 Kissinger traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, emphasizing the need to eliminate misunderstandings and coexist peacefully. He later met with Xi Jinping to discuss improving Sino-American relations.
May 27 2023 Henry Kissinger celebrated his 100th birthday on May 27, 2023.
May 27 2023 Henry Kissinger celebrated his 100th birthday on May 27, 2023.
January 18 2023 Kissinger was interviewed at the World Economic Forum, where he emphasized the need for intensified U.S. support for Ukraine until either the February 24 borders were reached or recognized. He indicated that negotiations should begin following a ceasefire and highlighted his admiration for President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people's resilience.
January 18 2023 Kissinger was interviewed at the World Economic Forum, where he emphasized the need for intensified U.S. support for Ukraine until either the February 24 borders were reached or recognized. He indicated that negotiations should begin following a ceasefire and highlighted his admiration for President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people's resilience.
2022 Henry Kissinger released 'Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy' with Penguin Books Ltd.
2022 Henry Kissinger released 'Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy' with Penguin Books Ltd.
July 2022 During a book tour for 'Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy,' Kissinger expressed his view on PBS that negotiation for a ceasefire was necessary, stressing that Russia should not gain from the war and that Ukraine must not lose any territory it had before the conflict.
July 2022 During a book tour for 'Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy,' Kissinger expressed his view on PBS that negotiation for a ceasefire was necessary, stressing that Russia should not gain from the war and that Ukraine must not lose any territory it had before the conflict.
May 2022 Henry Kissinger spoke at the World Economic Forum regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, advocating for a diplomatic settlement that would restore the status quo ante bellum, which included ceding Crimea and parts of Donbas to Russia. He urged Ukrainians to couple their heroism with wisdom and warned that continuing the war could turn into a broader conflict with Russia.
May 2022 Henry Kissinger spoke at the World Economic Forum regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, advocating for a diplomatic settlement that would restore the status quo ante bellum, which included ceding Crimea and parts of Donbas to Russia. He urged Ukrainians to couple their heroism with wisdom and warned that continuing the war could turn into a broader conflict with Russia.
2021 Henry Kissinger published 'The Age of AI: And Our Human Future' through Little, Brown and Company.
2021 Henry Kissinger published 'The Age of AI: And Our Human Future' through Little, Brown and Company.
February 2021 With the death of George Shultz, Kissinger became the last surviving member of the Nixon administration Cabinet.
February 2021 With the death of George Shultz, Kissinger became the last surviving member of the Nixon administration Cabinet.
2020 Kissinger warned that the United States and China were entering a Second Cold War, expressing concerns about the potential for military conflict and urging leaders from both nations to adopt a less confrontational foreign policy.
2020 Kissinger warned that the United States and China were entering a Second Cold War, expressing concerns about the potential for military conflict and urging leaders from both nations to adopt a less confrontational foreign policy.
April 3 2020 Henry Kissinger shared his diagnostic view on the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that it threatens the 'liberal world order' and emphasizing the need for greater international cooperation over national efforts.
April 3 2020 Henry Kissinger shared his diagnostic view on the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that it threatens the 'liberal world order' and emphasizing the need for greater international cooperation over national efforts.
2019 Henry Kissinger wrote about the implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) in controlling nuclear weapons, emphasizing that it would eliminate the human factor in decision-making and potentially give an advantage to the state with the most effective AI system.
2019 Henry Kissinger wrote about the implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) in controlling nuclear weapons, emphasizing that it would eliminate the human factor in decision-making and potentially give an advantage to the state with the most effective AI system.
2018 Kissinger became the Honorary Chair of the advisory board for the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.
2018 Kissinger became the Honorary Chair of the advisory board for the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.
2017 Ended his service on the board of Theranos.
2017 Ended his service on the board of Theranos.
August 2017 Kissinger wrote that if the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran and its Shiite allies filled the territorial vacuum left by a defeated Islamic State, it could lead to the emergence of an Iranian radical empire.
August 2017 In an interview, Kissinger expressed hope for President Trump's evolution, comparing it to St. Augustine's transformation.
August 2017 Kissinger wrote that if the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran and its Shiite allies filled the territorial vacuum left by a defeated Islamic State, it could lead to the emergence of an Iranian radical empire.
August 2017 In an interview, Kissinger expressed hope for President Trump's evolution, comparing it to St. Augustine's transformation.
May 2017 Kissinger met with President Trump at the White House.
May 2017 Kissinger met with President Trump at the White House.
2016 During the Democratic Party presidential primaries, Hillary Clinton referred to Henry Kissinger as a 'friend' and praised his support for her record as Secretary of State, while opposing candidate Bernie Sanders criticized Kissinger and distanced himself from him.
2016 Henry Kissinger stated that the biggest challenge facing the Middle East is the potential domination of the region by an Iran that is both imperial and jihadist.
2016 During the Democratic Party presidential primaries, Hillary Clinton referred to Henry Kissinger as a 'friend' and praised his support for her record as Secretary of State, while opposing candidate Bernie Sanders criticized Kissinger and distanced himself from him.
2016 Henry Kissinger stated that the biggest challenge facing the Middle East is the potential domination of the region by an Iran that is both imperial and jihadist.

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