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Shadows of Power: The Hidden Truth Behind the Kissinger Report
In 1974, a document that would come to be known as the Kissinger Report, officially titled National Security Study Memorandum 200 (NSSM 200), was completed under the directive of the United States National Security Council. This report, ostensibly aimed at addressing the implications of worldwide population growth for U.S. security and overseas interests, has since been mired in controversy and speculation, giving rise to various interpretations and theories about its true intentions and the far-reaching effects of its recommendations.
The Alarming Premise
The Kissinger Report posited that rapid population growth in less developed countries (LDCs) posed a potential threat to U.S. national security interests, primarily due to the increased demand for food and resources which could lead to instability in these regions. It highlighted concerns about the impact of population pressures on food supply, suggesting that massive famines were a real possibility, especially in the poorest regions. The report stressed the challenge of increasing food production to match the pace of population growth, a daunting task given the already maximized utilization of available resources.
