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“Let's address the issue of how America deals with the Iraqis and how we deal with the region, recognize the fact that this is a misadventure, which it is in our interest to terminate and not to repeat. That's a rather important conclusion to draw, and a very important lesson.” quote by Zbigniew Brzezinski
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“Let's address the issue of how America deals with the Iraqis and how we deal with the region, recognize the fact that this is a misadventure, which it is in our interest to terminate and not to repeat. That's a rather important conclusion to draw, and a very important lesson.”

Zbigniew Brzezinski

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on Middle East Policy, 2003

U.S. involvement in Iraq is a misadventure that should end to avoid repetition.

In simple terms: America’s Iraq policy is a mistake to stop.

Key Takeaway

Learn from past foreign errors.

Themes

policy military geopolitics

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

political reflective

When to use this quote

  • government
  • international relations
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

intervention lessons strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives exist to current policy?
  • How can future interventions be better planned?
A Different Perspective

Complex geopolitics may limit simple solutions.

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