Henry Kissinger, Last of the real U.S. diplomats.

CONTROVERSIAL, BUT DID REAP PEACE AND STABILITY 

AN EXAMPLE FOR DIPLOMATS OF THE FUTURE

Henry Kissinger the most successful diplomat of the post WW2 era lived to be 100. He never seemed to be a fitness or diet enthusiast yet was still active and functioning well in recent times. He actually visited China and met with Xi in the past year. He was well respected in China, Russia and in most middle east countries. He worked to end the cold war with the Soviet Union and was awarded the Nobel peace prize in negotiating the end to the Vietnam war. 

He was without a doubt the most successful U.S. diplomat in the post WW2 era. It seemed he could relate to the concerns of his opponents or those on the other side of the negotiations, a quality not often witnessed today. It seemed he was able to not be influenced by ideology or bias and was able to gain the trust of his counterparts. His goal was resolution through peaceful means. The goal of any peaceful negotiation is a win for both sides, the same as any human transaction.

His abilities should be an example to anyone who desires to be a successful diplomat, one who wants a lasting resolution to a dispute.

Today we have watched as. so called diplomats, publicly embarrass or lie to their counterparts, focusing on the goal of getting the better of the opponent by any means, the use of military threats, economic sanctions and intimidation, not the recipe for any lasting success.

The diplomats of China, Russia and even Saudi Arabia have out classed the diplomats of this country for decades. Our diplomats have relied on force in all negotiations, not the approach that will bring any lasting resolutions. We can witness who has been successful by their fruits, allies and friends who are acquired by fear or money are no friends at all. 

Henry Kissinger, a refuge from NAZI Germany will have a very positive remembrance for his dedication to the art of diplomacy and peaceful resolution. An example to us all.