E3: Henry Kissinger’s Deeper Form of Realism

On today's episode of Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the legacy of Henry Kissinger. They define Kissinger's unique brand of international relations and evaluate his career through the lens of the current culture wars.

Live Players is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co

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LINKS:

Samo’s Bismarck Brief: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/

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X / TWITTER:

@eriktorenberg

@samoburja

@turpentinemedia

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro 

(00:54) Reflections on Kissinger's Career and Influence

(02:15) Understanding Kissinger's Approach to World Order

(06:43) Kissinger's Realism: A Deeper Look

(09:30) Kissinger's Legacy and Influence on Modern Diplomacy

(09:57) Applying Kissinger's Lens to Modern Foreign Policy

(18:35) Sponsor: Shopify

(23:44) Meritocracy

(29:00) The Role of Academia in Shaping Statesmen

(29:50) Simple Credos

(32:00) The Nixon Tapes: A Historical Perspective

(33:00) The Role of Meritocracy and Sameness in American System

(34:00) The Struggles of India and the Influence of Lee Kuan Yew, former PM of Singapore

(35:15) Critiques of Kissinger's Policies

(42:45) The Blunt Realities of War and Politics

(50:00) The Influence of Kissinger on Modern Foreign Policy