henry kissinger

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Definition

Proper noun: * Henry Kissinger: A United States diplomat and political scientist who served as National Security Advisor and later as Secretary of State under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He is a prominent figure in 20th-century international relations, known for his role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for his role in negotiating a ceasefire in the Vietnam War.
    • The policy of détente with the Soviet Union was heavily associated with Henry Kissinger.
    • Many books analyze the diplomatic strategies of Henry Kissinger.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used metonymically to refer to a particular style of pragmatic, realist diplomacy focused on power balances and secret negotiations.
    • The ambassador's approach was very much in the style of Henry Kissinger.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kissingerian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the policies, theories, or diplomatic style of Henry Kissinger.
    • The article offered a Kissingerian analysis of the geopolitical situation.
Synonyms
  • The Statesman
  • The Diplomat (when contextually clear)
  • The Secretary of State (when contextually clear)
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • Realpolitik: A system of politics based on practical and material factors rather than ideological notions, closely associated with Kissinger's approach.
    • His negotiations were a classic exercise in realpolitik.
Noun
  1. United States diplomat who served under President Nixon and President Ford (born in 1923)