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. |
| 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. |
| 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 29 2023 | Henry Kissinger is referenced in The Nation magazine as being 100 years old, with an article discussing his controversial legacy and the suffering caused during his years in public office. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 2018 | Gave an interview to Financial Times, reiterating his belief about China's desire to restore its historic role as the Middle Kingdom. |
| 2018 | Kissinger became the Honorary Chair of the advisory board for the Bloomberg New Economy Forum. |
| 2017 | Concluded 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. |
| 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. |
| December 2016 | Kissinger advised President-elect Donald Trump to accept Crimea as a part of Russia, aiming to foster better relations between the United States and Russia following the Crimean crisis. |
| November 2016 | Kissinger met with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss global affairs. |
| 2014 | Began serving on the board of Theranos, a health technology company. |
| 2014 | In a poll conducted by the College of William & Mary, American international relations scholars ranked Henry Kissinger as the most effective Secretary of State in the 50 years prior to 2015. |
| 2014 | He published 'World Order', discussing the global state and international relations. |
| March 5 2014 | Henry Kissinger published an op-ed in The Washington Post regarding the upcoming Crimean referendum, advocating for Ukraine's right to choose its economic and political associations and stating that Ukraine should maintain sovereignty over Crimea. |
| October 2013 | Kissinger was awarded the Henry A. Grunwald Award for Public Service by Lighthouse International. |
| 2012 | Henry Kissinger published 'The Future of U.S.-Chinese Relations' in Foreign Affairs. |
| September 2012 | In September 2012, Kissinger attended a home game of his beloved soccer club SpVgg Greuther Fürth, where they lost 0–2 against Schalke. |
| March 1 2012 | Kissinger was awarded Israel's President's Medal. |
| 2011 | Kissinger published 'On China', detailing the evolution of Sino-American relations and discussing the challenges to establishing a partnership of 'genuine strategic trust' between the U.S. and China. |
| 2010 | Kissinger, along with William Perry, Sam Nunn, and George Shultz, created the Nuclear Threat Initiative to promote a world free of nuclear weapons. |
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