The recent death of Henry Kissinger also brought renewed attention to the darker side of his controversial tenure‚ including his role in the overthrow of Chilean democracy. Kornbluh recently appeared on NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss Kissinger’s role in Chile‚ noting‚ among other things‚ that “the historical record‚ I think‚ will outlive and has outlived him. And‚ you know‚ years from now‚ when the compliments that have been paid to him at this time have faded in memory‚ the verdict of history will still be there.” Listen to the entire podcast here To learn more‚ visit the National Security Arcihve’s Chile Documentation Project. 

Israel's previously reported somewhat far-fetched sounding plan to flood Gaza's underground network of tunnels‚ to flush out and kill Hamas operatives‚ is actually happening. 

Henry Kissinger’s death renews global attention to the paper trail of secret documents recording his policy deliberations. Famous for initiatives including détente with the USSR‚ the opening to China‚ and Middle East shuttle diplomacy‚ the historical record also documents the darker side of Kissinger’s controversial tenure in power.