Zbigniew Brzezinski quotes

Zbigniew Brzezinski, a prominent political scientist and statesman, is a renowned figure in international relations. Born in Poland in 1928, he later became a naturalized US citizen. Brzezinski served as the National Security Advisor under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981, leaving an indelible mark on US foreign policy. His immense contributions to the field of geopolitics and global affairs are well-regarded worldwide. Brzezinski's strategic thinking and deep understanding of global power dynamics earned him accolades and respect among his peers. His expertise in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe helped shape the US response to the Cold War. Throughout his career, Brzezinski authored numerous influential books, which continue to be cited by scholars and policymakers today. With his strong academic background, Brzezinski taught at esteemed institutions like Harvard University and Columbia University. He consistently emphasized the importance of diplomacy, advocating for peaceful resolutions in international conflicts. Regrettably, Zbigniew Brzezinski passed away in 2017, leaving a lasting legacy in international relations. His strategic insights, diplomatic approach, and dedication to promoting global stability continue to inspire future generations. Whether it is his analysis on global power shifts or his indomitable spirit for peace, Brzezinski's impact remains imprinted on the world stage.

We have actually experienced in recent months a dramatic demonstration of an unprecedented intelligence failure, perhaps the most significant intelligence failure in the history of the United States.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

Palestinian terrorism has to be rejected and condemned, yes. But it should not be translated defacto into a policy of support for a really increasingly brutal repression, colonial settlements and a new wall.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

We cannot have that relationship if we only dictate or threaten and condemn those who disagree.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

Not to mention the fact that of course terrorists hate freedom. I think they do hate. But believe me, I don't think they sit there abstractly hating freedom.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

Let's cooperate and challenge the administration to cooperate with us because within the administration there are also moderates and people who are not fully comfortable with the tendencies that have prevailed in recent times.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

In Iraq we must succeed. Failure is not an option.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

To increase the zone of peace is to build the inner core of a stable international zone.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

Sovereignty is a word that is used often but it has really no specific meaning. Sovereignty today is nominal. Any number of countries that are sovereign are sovereign only nominally and relatively.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

War on terrorism defines the central preoccupation of the United States in the world today, and it does reflect in my view a rather narrow and extremist vision of foreign policy of the world's first superpower, of a great democracy, with genuinely idealistic traditions.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

We should be therefore supporting a larger Europe, and in so doing we should strive to expand the zone of peace and prosperity in the world which is the necessary foundation for a stable international system in which our leadership could be fruitfully exercised.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

We now have the opportunity of giving to the USSR its Vietnam war.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

Indeed, for almost 10 years, Moscow had to carry on a war unsupportable by the government, a conflict that brought about the demoralization and finally the breakup of the Soviet empire.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

We should seek to cooperate with Europe, not to divide Europe to a fictitious new and a fictitious old.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

I think it is important to ask ourselves as citizens, not as Democrats attacking the administration, but as citizens, whether a world power can really provide global leadership on the basis of fear and anxiety?

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

We need to ask who is the enemy, and the enemies are terrorists.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

We didn't push the Russians to intervene, but we knowingly increased the probability that they would.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

The first and most important is to emphasize the enduring nature of the alliance relationship particularly with Europe which does share our values and interests even if it disagrees with us on specific policies.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

But if Russia is to be part of this larger zone of peace it cannot bring into it its imperial baggage. It cannot bring into it a policy of genocide against the Chechens, and cannot kill journalists, and it cannot repress the mass media.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

Bipartisanship helps to avoid extremes and imbalances. It causes compromises and accommodations. So let's cooperate.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

I cite these events because I think they underline two very disturbing phenomena - the loss of U.S. international credibility, the growing U.S. international isolation.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

Look at Islam in a rational manner and without demagoguery or emotion. It is the leading religion of the world with 1.5 billion followers.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski

American power worldwide is at its historic zenith.

- Zbigniew Brzezinski