Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, a pivotal and polarizing figure in US foreign policy during the Cold War, has passed away at the age of 100. Kissinger served as America's top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon and Ford administrations.

Former US President George W. Bush led tributes, stating that the US had "lost one of the most dependable and distinctive voices on foreign affairs." Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair described Kissinger as an artist of diplomacy, motivated by "a genuine love of the free world and the need to protect it."

Kissinger, born in Germany in 1923, first came to the US in 1938 when his family fled the Nazis. He became a US citizen in 1943, serving three years in the US Army and later in the Counter Intelligence Corps. After earning bachelor's and master's degrees and a Ph.D., he taught international relations at Harvard.

In 1969, President Nixon appointed him national security adviser, giving him significant influence over US foreign policy. His eight years as both national security adviser and secretary of state between 1969-77 saw the US end its involvement in the Vietnam War, open relations with China, and broker a cessation of hostilities in the 1973 Yom Kippur War in the Middle East.

Kissinger's death has elicited diverse reactions. While praised for his contributions to peace, he faced criticism for policies supporting repressive regimes. Despite controversies, Kissinger, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 1973, remained a sought-after commentator on public affairs, advising numerous US presidents and engaging with Chinese leaders.

In July 2022, at the age of 99, Kissinger, known for an active life, made a surprise visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, two children from a previous marriage, Elizabeth and David, and five grandchildren.

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