{"id":2114077,"date":"2023-12-02T11:20:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T16:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/swiss-author-details-last-interview-with-henry-kissinger-where-he-weighs-in-on-current-issues\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T11:23:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T16:23:22","slug":"swiss-author-details-last-interview-with-henry-kissinger-where-he-weighs-in-on-current-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/swiss-author-details-last-interview-with-henry-kissinger-where-he-weighs-in-on-current-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Swiss author shares final interview with Henry Kissinger, discussing current affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fswiss-author-details-last-interview-with-henry-kissinger-where-he-weighs-in-on-current-issues%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2114077&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former State Secretary Henry Kissinger&#8217;s Final Interview: Insights on Major Current\u200d Events<\/h2>\n<p>In what could possibly be his last \u2062interview\u2062 before his passing, the legendary diplomat Henry Kissinger shared \u200dhis thoughts on significant\u2064 global events. \u2064The interview, conducted\u2062 by\u200d Swiss author Rolf Dobelli, was recently\u2063 published in Politico\u200b magazine, shedding light on Kissinger&#8217;s perspective on the Israel-Hamas War and the need for reconciliation between the United States and China.<\/p>\n<h3>Kissinger&#8217;s Take on\u200c the Israel-Hamas\u2064 Conflict<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Well, \u200dI\u2019m not \u200din Netanyahu\u2019s shoes so that\u200c I \u200ccannot judge all the forces that impinge\u200b on him,&#8221; Kissinger responded when asked\u200c about his approach if he\u200d were in Israeli \u200bPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#8217;s position. &#8220;I \u2062am in favor of a peaceful \u200doutcome. I don\u2019t see a peaceful outcome \u2063with Hamas\u200c involved in the conflict. I would favor negotiations between the Arab world\u200c and Israel. I do not see,\u2062 especially after these\u200d events, that direct\u200d negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians are very fruitful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kissinger expressed skepticism about the viability of\u200c a two-state solution for \u200clasting peace \u200cin the region. He highlighted \u2063the complexities and\u200c challenges faced by the Gaza Strip, which was \u200bmade quasi-independent as a test \u2064for a\u200d two-state solution but has since worsened the situation. Kissinger proposed that \u2063the West\u200b Bank\u200b should \u2063come under Jordanian control, but refrained from discussing the future\u200d of Gaza beyond the removal of\u200c Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing Israel&#8217;s diminished\u2062 relative strength compared to Arab powers, Kissinger emphasized the need for the United States to play a more direct \u200brole in negotiations. He believed that Arab leaders must take greater responsibility in curbing \u200bradical elements,\u2062 although the passions ignited by the ongoing \u200dconflict made this \u200dincreasingly unlikely.<\/p>\n<h3>Insights on China and\u200d the United States<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Regarding China, a subject close to Kissinger&#8217;s heart, he advocated for reconciliation between the United States and China. He expressed doubt that China would\u2064 seize the current opportunity \u200cto invade Taiwan, stating, &#8220;In my opinion, China is \u2063not ready for\u2063 such a conflict. It\u2019s a theoretical\u2062 opportunity. China, in my view, has the capacity to establish\u200b a relationship with the\u200d United \u2063States. But we have to pay \u2063attention that\u2064 on our side the attitude that has developed may not make it impossible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Glimpse into \u2063Kissinger&#8217;s\u2062 Wit and \u2063Future Plans<\/h3>\n<p>Ending the interview with his signature wit,\u200b Kissinger\u2064 humorously responded to a question about \u200bhis \u200dsecret to remaining &#8220;100 years young&#8221; by saying, &#8220;I chose my parents well. I have inherited good genes as a result.&#8221; When asked about his future plans, he simply stated, &#8220;I have no future plan except to be engaged in matters that are important and to which I can make a small contribution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For more insights from \u2063the\u200c interview, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to visit \u200bThe Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What challenges did Kissinger acknowledge that Prime Minister Netanyahu faces in the Israel-Palestine conflict?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Pticism about the effectiveness of direct negotiations between\u200b Israel \u2064and the Palestinians, suggesting that a more productive path \u2062to peace\u2064 would \u200cbe through\u200b negotiations between the Arab world and Israel. He acknowledged the complexity of the situation and the challenges faced by Netanyahu, indicating that he does\u200d not feel qualified to judge all\u200b the forces at play.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding\u2062 the \u200dUS-China relationship, Kissinger emphasized\u200b the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> and forging a cooperative approach between the two\u200d superpowers. He recognized the\u200d potential for conflict between the US and\u200b China and highlighted the need for open\u200d communication and \u2064mutual \u2062understanding to \u200bprevent it.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The United States and China \u2062\u2062have a heavy\u200c responsibility because their relationship is so consequential to\u200d global stability and prosperity. They need to establish channels of \u2062communication at various levels, including at the\u200b highest level. These channels should focus \u200con promoting areas of cooperation, \u200cincluding trade, climate change, non-proliferation, and maintaining regional stability,&#8221; Kissinger shared. &#8220;The concept of a world order in which China becomes a partner with the United States has to be explored.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kissinger stressed\u2062 the need\u2063 for the US and China\u200d to establish effective channels of communication and \u2064focus on areas of cooperation. He\u2064 highlighted key areas such as trade, climate change, non-proliferation, and regional stability, suggesting\u2063 that these issues could serve as platforms for\u200b collaboration \u200band the development of a world order where China and \u200dthe US could work together as\u200c partners.<\/p>\n<p>The interview provided valuable insights into Kissinger&#8217;s perspective on current global events. As a seasoned diplomat and strategist, \u200bKissinger&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/influential-judge-deals-blow-to-bidens-employer-vaccine-mandate\/\" title=\"Influential Judge Deals Blow to Biden\u2019s Employer Vaccine Mandate\">views carry weight<\/a> \u2062and \u200dsignificance. His \u2064emphasis\u2062 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-approves-deal-to-get-50-hostages-back-from-hamas-terrorists-report\/\" title=\"Israel Approves Deal To Get 50 Hostages Back From Hamas Terrorists: Report\">finding peaceful \u2063resolutions<\/a> and promoting cooperation between nations serves as a reminder of the \u2062importance of diplomacy and dialogue in\u200b addressing complex international challenges.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the final interview with former State Secretary Henry Kissinger offers valuable insights into his thoughts on major current events. His stance on the\u200c Israel-Hamas conflict underscores the need for alternative\u2063 approaches to negotiations, while his emphasis on US-China cooperation highlights the significance\u2063 of building a stable\u200b and \u200dprosperous world order. Kissinger&#8217;s wisdom and experience continue to shape discussions \u200don\u2063 global affairs, \u2062leaving \u200da lasting impact on diplomatic and\u200d strategic\u200c thinking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former State Secretary Henry Kissinger, possibly in his final interview before death, shared his insights on current events. 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