Democracy Quote by Zbigniew Brzezinski
“War on terrorism reflects, in my view, a rather narrow and extremist vision of foreign policy for a superpower and for a great democracy with genuinely idealistic traditions.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Foreign Policy, 2001
A narrow, extremist view of terrorism policy undermines democratic ideals and long‑term security.
In simple terms: Extremist terrorism view harms democracy.
Broaden policy beyond fear.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- international negotiations
- defense planning
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can democracy balance security and idealism?
- What alternatives to narrow policies exist?
May ignore complex root causes of terrorism.