Kissinger

Henry Kissinger is a prominent American diplomat and political scientist, best known for his role as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford in the 1970s. He played a significant role in U.S. foreign policy, particularly in opening diplomatic relations with China and managing Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union. Kissinger is associated with the strategy of realpolitik, focusing on pragmatic and strategic approaches to international relations. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for his efforts in negotiating a ceasefire in the Vietnam War.