Umění politické strategie - Šest vůdčích postav moderního světa – Kissinger Henry (2023)

The world-renowned political scientist, historian, advisor to five American presidents, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Henry Kissinger meticulously analyzes the careers of six legendary statesmen: Konrad Adenauer, who brought defeated Germany back into the community of nations after World War II; Charles de Gaulle, who positioned France alongside the victorious Allies; Richard Nixon, who extricated the USA from the Vietnam conflict and based his constructive foreign policy on a balance between great powers; Anwar Sadat, who brought a vision of peace to the Middle East after a quarter-century of conflict; Lee Kuan Yew, who transformed Singapore into a secure, prosperous, and well-governed city-state; and Margaret Thatcher, who succeeded in restoring Britain's pride and international standing. All of them were shaped during a time when established institutions in Europe were collapsing, colonial structures were giving way to independent states in Asia and Africa, and a new international order needed to be created from the remnants of the old. The author dedicates a section to each of the six personalities, where he thoroughly presents their political style and unique character traits that were imprinted into their specific leadership strategies. Additionally, he provides readers with authentic testimonies, as all...