Kissinger's Controversial Legacy: Chasing Possibilities or Causing Suffering?

Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State, played a significant role in stabilizing borders in the Middle East after the 1973 Arab-Israeli war through his shuttle diplomacy. While his negotiations between Israel, Egypt, and Syria sidelined the Soviet Union and established the U.S. as the region's chief negotiator, the fate of the Palestinians remains unresolved. Kissinger's approach of incremental steps aimed to prevent further conflict and buy time for the warring parties to eventually end their conflict. However, critics argue that his focus on formal entities and exclusion of non-state actors like the Palestinians hindered progress towards a comprehensive solution. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war highlights the challenges faced by Israel in dealing with both state threats and militant fury.