Brzezinski (Zbigniew Brzezinski)

Zbigniew Brzezinski was a Polish-American political scientist and diplomat who served as President Jimmy Carter’s National Security Advisor from 1977 to 1981. He was influential in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, emphasizing strategic engagement, balancing Soviet influence, and supporting democratic movements. Brzezinski believed in using intelligence and diplomacy to protect American interests worldwide. His ideas often focused on maintaining global stability through careful, strategic intervention, and he played a key role in pivotal events like the Iran hostage crisis and U.S.-China relations. Overall, he was a prominent thinker in international relations and U.S. foreign policy planning.