What did Henry Kissinger win the Nobel Peace Prize for?

Henry Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 "for his efforts to end the Vietnam War with the Paris Peace Accords" and "for his contribution to the relaxation of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union."

However, the award was highly controversial. Many argued that Kissinger's role in the Vietnam War, including his support for the bombing of Cambodia, did not warrant a Nobel Peace Prize. Others criticized the award for not recognizing the efforts of peace activists and organizations.

Kissinger's role in the Vietnam War and his policies as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under President Richard Nixon remain a subject of debate.