In his capacity as a diplomat and public figure, Henry Kissinger lied to the press, ignored human-rights abuses, and disavowed accountability.

The World Economic Forum, an annual conference that combines discussions and parties, brought to Manhattan a diverse and elite group of politicians, business people, and celebrities. Protestors, of course, followed in their wake. Students and activists flowed in from all parts of the world to voice their opposition to the murky and diffused phenomenon of globalization.