Kissinger’s Foreign Policy, With Winston Lord

Former CFR President Winston Lord sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss his time working with Henry Kissinger. From 1970 to 1973, Lord served as Kissinger’s special assistant while Kissinger was the national security advisor under President Richard Nixon. Lord most recently authored the book Kissinger on Kissinger: Reflections on Diplomacy, Grand Strategy, and Leadership.

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  • James M. Lindsay
    Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair
Episode Guests
  • Winston Lord
    Former President, Council on Foreign Relations

Show Notes

Former CFR President Winston Lord sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss his time working with Henry Kissinger. From 1970 to 1973, Lord served as Kissinger’s special assistant while Kissinger was the national security advisor under President Richard Nixon. Lord most recently authored the book Kissinger on Kissinger: Reflections on Diplomacy, Grand Strategy, and Leadership.

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