The death of Henry Kissinger last November created the world’s most exclusive job vacancy: that of wise man to the world. When he left his job as secretary of state in 1977, Kissinger did not so much retire as ascend to a higher level: informal advisor to world leaders of every party, fount of wisdom on all things geopolitical, provider of gravelly commentary for radio and television, and all-purpose political consultant. Who can we get to replace him?

To answer this question, we need to first ask why Kissinger was irreplaceable for so long. The German-born statesman was a remarkable blend of opposites: highly intelligent but practical-minded, wonderfully learned but a fixture at flashy social functions (at one Met Gala he was heard asking, of a fellow guest, “who is this Fluff Daddy?”).

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Who You Gonna Call Now That Kissinger’s Gone?

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09.01.2024

The death of Henry Kissinger last November created the world’s most exclusive job vacancy: that of wise man to the world. When he left his job as secretary of state in 1977, Kissinger did not so much........

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