Kissinger Diplomacy

Kissinger Diplomacy refers to the foreign policy approach of Henry Kissinger, who served as U.S. Secretary of State in the 1970s. It emphasizes pragmatic, realpolitik strategies over ideological concerns, focusing on power dynamics and national interests. Key elements include negotiating with adversaries (like China and the Soviet Union), balancing competing powers, and seeking stable geopolitical relationships rather than pursuing moral goals. Kissinger's methods often involved secret negotiations and complex agreements, famously playing a significant role in the détente with the Soviet Union and the opening of relations with China. His approach aimed for strategic stability during the Cold War.