Breaking History Ep. 113: Nixon, Kissinger & the China Pivot

Ghost unpacks the historic opening of U.S.-China relations under Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger, examining how their secret diplomacy reshaped the global order. He explores the motives behind Nixon’s outreach to Beijing, the strategic calculations of the Cold War, and how this pivot shifted America’s balance of power with the Soviet Union. The episode also highlights the long-term consequences of this move, from economic entanglement to today’s geopolitical tensions with China. With clear analysis and historical context, Ghost connects the dots between past maneuvers and the challenges now facing U.S. foreign policy.