Henry Kissinger and the American Century
He recounted events in Henry Kissinger’s life that shaped his thinking on foreign policy as National Security Adviser and Secretary of State during the Nixon and Ford administrations. Topics included Kissinger’s background and his influence on U.S. policy. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions.
Professor Suri also wrote, The Global Revolutions of 1968 and Power and Protest: Global Revolution and the Rise of Detente.
Jeremi Suri talked about his book, Henry Kissinger and the American Century. He recounted events in Henry Kissinger’s life that shaped his… read more
Jeremi Suri talked about his book, Henry Kissinger and the American Century.
He recounted events in Henry Kissinger’s life that shaped his thinking on foreign policy as National Security Adviser and Secretary of State during the Nixon and Ford administrations. Topics included Kissinger’s background and his influence on U.S. policy. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions.
Professor Suri also wrote, The Global Revolutions of 1968 and Power and Protest: Global Revolution and the Rise of Detente. close
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