Editors’ Picks: Solving the mystery of Kissinger’s reputation

Plus: Was the dam destruction a case of ecocide? JUNE 10, 2023  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     [Former secretary of state Henry Kissinger prepares to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the new Strategic Arms Treat (START) between Russia and the United States on Capitol Hill May 25, 2010 in Washington. ]( Former secretary of state Henry Kissinger prepares to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the new Strategic Arms Treat (START) between Russia and the United States on Capitol Hill May 25, 2010 in Washington. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images [1]( [Solving the Mystery of Henry Kissinger’s Reputation]( The former secretary of state is a genius—just not at what you might think. By Stephen M. Walt   [2]( [Ukrainians Are Accusing Russia of Ecocide. What Does That Mean?]( The dam blast rekindled a concept with Vietnam War roots but no place in international law—yet. By Clara Gutman-Argemí, Ashley Ahn, Brawley Benson   [3]( [In Defense of Neutrals]( Why they’re more than just fence sitters. By Pascal Lottaz, Heinz Gärtner   Expert analysis for the global reader. [Subscribe today](.   [4]( [How 2 Mass Shootings Put Serbia’s Populist President Under Pressure]( A new protest movement in the Balkan country is squeezing Aleksandar Vucic domestically—all while tensions in Kosovo flare and put Serbia in the international spotlight. By Emily Schultheis   [5]( [What in the World?]( Test yourself on the week of June 3: Saudi Arabia announces oil cuts, Mexico holds an important state election, and a Ukrainian dam breaks. By Drew Gorman   foreignpolicy.com/subscribe Geopolitics—in or out of office [Gain a deeper understanding of the world with Foreign Policy. Get daily analysis at the intersection of politics and international affairs, plus the full digital archive from 1970 to today.](foreignpolicy.com/subscribe) [SEE OFFERS](foreignpolicy.com/subscribe)   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Editors' Picks newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Reach the [right online audience]( with us. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2023 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.