Synopsis

The life of Henry Kissinger, the shadowy figure who navigated the highest circles of American diplomacy, remains a subject of intense debate. Both lauded and condemned, his actions embody the complexities that defined U.S. foreign policy in the latter half of the twentieth century. Through conversations with those who worked closely with him—his students and colleagues—Kissinger attempts to unravel the source of his unwavering ambition and to illuminate the enduring impact of his policies on the