A diplomat and bureaucrat deeply influenced by the philosophy of Realpolitik, this figure shaped American foreign policy for eight years. His approach to international relations, including pioneering the policy of détente, made him an influential, albeit controversial, statesman. Despite his prominent position and often flamboyant public presence, he maintained his power through significant political transitions. His actions evoked strong reactions from both anti-war activists and staunch anti-communists alike.
On June 17, 2011, former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and CNN's Fareed Zakaria squared off against leading historian Niall Ferguson and world-renowned Chinese economist David Daokui Li to debate the biggest geopolitical issue of our time: Does the 21st century belong to China?