I think it is essential that America does not stumble into a stupid war with Iran. — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
The mullahs are part of the past in Iran, not its future. But change in Iran will come through engagement, not through… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
It is in the U.S. interest to engage Iran in serious negotiations - on both regional security and the nuclear challenge it… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
Saddam Hussein was an odious dictator, but he was also a very effective opponent of Iran. He was also a very effective… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
If we can deter the Soviet Union, if we can deter North Korea, why on earth can't we deter Iran? — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
Look: I don't want to live with a nuclear Iran. I would like to make it uncomfortable for them to seek it. — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
Basically, I see Iran as an authentic nation-state. And that authentic identity gives it cohesion, which most of the Middle East lacks. — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
I would like to promote internal change in Iran - which is more likely if we don't fuse Iranian nationalism with Iranian… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
The Eastern Europeans invested too many of their hopes in the notion that somehow or other the missile shield, even if directed… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
In fact, an Islamic revival - already abetted from the outside not only by Iran but also by Saudi Arabia - is… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
Iraq may have been a preview of that, but it's still redeemable if we get out fast. In a war with Iran,… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
Moreover, they [the Central Asian Republics] are of importance from the standpoint of security and historical ambitions to at least three of… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
The notion that somehow or another they'll (Iran) put it in a picnic basket and hand it to some terrorist group is… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
The Israelis have taken a lot of security measures which reduce significantly the ability of Iran to inflict truly severe pain in… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
If we end up with war in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran at the same time, can anyone see a more damaging prospect… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
The United States can certainly defeat North Vietnam, but the United States cannot defeat a guerrilla war which is being raged from a sanctuary… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
The future is inherently full of discontinuities, and lessons of the past must be applied with enormous caution. — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
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 Copy Share
A waning United States would likely be more nationalistic, more defensive about its national identity, more paranoid about its homeland security, and less willing… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
Peace between Israel and Palestine would be a giant step toward greater regional stability, and it would finally let both Israelis and Palestinians benefit… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
In the longer run, I happen to think that Russia really has no choice but to become gradually more associated with the Euro-Atlantic community.… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
Basically, I see Iran as an authentic nation-state. And that authentic identity gives it cohesion, which most of the Middle East lacks. — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
Like so many empires before it, the Soviet Union eventually imploded and fragmented, falling victim not so much to a direct military defeat as… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
One has to define very clearly what one's objectives are, determine in advance how much one is prepared to pay to achieve that objective… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
Saddam Hussein was an odious dictator, but he was also a very effective opponent of Iran. He was also a very effective opponent of… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
Democrats should insist that a pluralistic democracy such as ours rely on bipartisanship in formulating a foreign policy based on moderation and the nuances… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
I think the sheer attrition of American global domination will create circumstances in which the Chinese will be tempted to reach out for more… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share
![“Moreover, they [the Central Asian Republics] are of importance from the standpoint of security and historical ambitions to at least three of their most immediate and more powerful neighbors, namely Russia, Turkey and Iran, with China also signaling an increasing political interest in the region…” quote by Zbigniew Brzezinski](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/50c/zbigniew-brzezinski-1312_ambition_moreover-they-the-central-asian-republic_2422017.jpg)
