All the historical pretenders to global power originated in Eurasia. — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
Given the accelerating velocity of history, we should begin charting deliberately the next phase in its trajectory. — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
Americans don't learn about the world; they don't study world history, other than American history in a very one-sided fashion, and they… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
According to the official version of history, CIA aid to the Mujahadeen began during 1980, that is to say, after the Soviet… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
One has to understand what the enemy is all about: the enemy's history, the enemy's culture, the enemy's aspirations. If you understand… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
What is most important to the history of the world? The Taliban or the collapse of the Soviet empire? Some stirred-up Moslems… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
The worsening of relations between a declining America and an internally troubled Mexico could even give rise to a particularly ominous phenomenon:… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
According to the official version of history, CIA aid to the Mujahideen began during 1980, that is to say, after the Soviet… — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
Once the Eastern Bloc collapsed, what I call 'historical spontaneity' prevailed and the countries that were subject to Soviet control naturally gravitated… — 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 Image
The future is inherently full of discontinuities, and lessons of the past must be applied with enormous caution. — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
It is axiomatic that the security of America and Europe are linked. — Zbigniew Brzezinski Copy Share Image
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 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
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
