Notes From the Front: Henry Kissinger's Vietnam diary shows that he knew the war was lost a decade before it ended.

Kissinger, Henry, 1923-2023; Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Public officers; International relations; Political science

The article focuses on Henry Kissinger's Vietnam diary, highlighting his recognition of the war's futility and his observations during his trips to Vietnam in the mid-1960s. Topics include Kissinger's candid notes revealing the grim reality of the war, the conflicting assessments from various government officials, and the eerie foresight of the war's inevitable loss, shaping subsequent U.S. foreign policy decisions in other conflicts.