Kissinger did not want to see the West taking steps that might be interpreted as the beginning of Russia’s being dismantled.
Henry Kissinger remains the most consequential US foreign policy figure of the past century.
Kissinger said he had in May proposed a ceasefire under which Russia would withdraw to the front lines before the Feb. 24 invasion but Crimea would be the subject of "negotiation."
On May 23, Henry Kissinger will be 100 years old. His mind is active and bright. Well done, Henry! For us seniors, you are an inspiration.
The 1938 reference alludes to the agreement in Munich that year by western European powers to allow Adolf Hitler to claim Czechoslovakia, in the hopes of containing his ambitions.
“He persuaded Israeli government to trade pieces of territory occupied in 1967 for time,” said Martin Indyk. “Territory for time, not territory for peace.
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“I don’t believe that the spirit [of the Iran deal], with a time limit and so many escape clauses, will do anything other than bring nuclear weapons all over the Middle East."
The 96-year-old former US secretary of state does not deserve such opprobrium. On the contrary, he has earned our appreciation.
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