Democracy Quote by Zbigniew Brzezinski
“We can't have an intelligent foreign policy unless we have an intelligent public, because we're a democracy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on democracy and foreign policy, 1995
Effective foreign policy requires an informed public because democratic societies depend on citizen understanding.
In simple terms: Informed public needed for good policy.
Key Takeaway
Educate citizens.
Themes
democracy
foreign policy
public knowledge
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- policy debates
- media literacy
- civic engagement
Key Concepts
political science
civic education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies improve civic knowledge?
- What role does media play in shaping public understanding?
A Different Perspective
Public apathy can undermine policy.
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