## Metadata - Author: [[Nathan Gardels]] - Full Title: In Kissinger’s Wake - Category: #articles - Summary: Henry Kissinger, in his book "World Order," recognized that the current world order was established in Western Europe centuries ago without the involvement of other continents or civilizations. However, in today's interconnected world, balancing national interests is no longer enough to maintain stability. The challenge now is managing the interdependence of different civilizations and addressing global issues such as climate change and pandemics. Kissinger's passing marks a transition to a new paradigm of realism at the planetary level. The emergence of a planetary paradigm is already seen in the idea of a lean planetary polity and the concept of planetary governance that transcends nation-states. Despite the resistance to change, it is important to embrace a new way of thinking for the future. - URL: https://www.noemamag.com/in-kissingers-wake ## Highlights - Kissinger believed “history” was made in the domain of the dominant, not by those in forlorn backwaters like Chile far from the mighty metropoles. Dismissing the struggle there as a minor chess piece in the grand Cold War game, he fostered a coup against the socialist government of Salvador Allende, saying: “I don’t see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its people. The issues are much too important for the Chilean voters to be left to decide for themselves.” ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hhrn861hd17bgcr6rf1y20fw))