Who ya gonna call now that Kissinger’s gone?

Who ya gonna call now that Kissinger’s gone?
Henry Kissinger as the world will remember him – the ultimate political negotiator and deal-maker. (Image: Depositphotos)
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By Adrian WooldridgeThe death of Henry Kissinger in November created the world’s most exclusive job vacancy: that of wise man to the world. When he left his job as United States secretary of state in 1977, Kissinger did not so much retire as ascend to a higher level: informal adviser 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...

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