Henry Kissinger
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
Henry Kissinger is a prominent diplomat and strategist known for his influential role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. This interview highlights his deep understanding of geopolitical dynamics and his belief in prioritizing national interests, showcasing his strategic mindset in navigating complex global challenges.
“Was it terrifying? Yeah, just as I thought that was the most striking thing of all. So she's a six year old, she's standing behind her father's chair when he's being interviewed. And the interviewer says, how many children have you got, Mr President? And he says three and a half million. And she says it felt like a dagger to the heart.”
“Should go into investment each year and then have independent bodies that provide some kind of validation. Otherwise industrial strategy goes wrong.”
“And there's fundamentally still a point, and we've looked at polling around this. The public says that they care about climate, but they also are very keen to keep energy prices down and to dig in the North Sea and fundamentally it feels as though people still don't want to pay.”
“Charles Ty. Before we get on the tie, I'll let you get onto the Thai in a second. But I think the first thing is real shouts out to the king here. He made the big opening statement at the COP summit, which is a huge honor.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 502 — Henry Kissinger
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