World: Henry's Shuttle

Purely personal diplomacy

The master of shuttle diplomacy was off to Egypt last week to meet with his former negotiating partner, President Anwar Sadat. From there, the former Secretary of State planned jaunts to Jerusalem, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, London and Morocco. It seemed like a flashback to the good old days, and the announcement of the trip immediately fired rumors that "My dear friend Henry," as Sadat still calls him, might be embarking on a secret mission for the Carter White House. Not so. While Kissinger will definitely be shuttling through the Middle...

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