Zbigniew Brzezinski Articles

On War and Choice

Lawrence Freedman | Apr 20, 2010
It has long been said that there are wars of necessity and wars of choice. But enemies always adapt, especially in our world of terrorists, failing states and delinquent regimes. Every war is a war of choice.

All the President's Dreams

Richard Burt | Feb 24, 2010
President Obama came to office promising a new era in international affairs. So far, he’s been big on rhetoric and has accomplished little. Obama’s inability to prioritize foreign policy risks destroying his presidency.

A Realist Symposium: Partisans Reviewed

Derek Chollet
Grover G. Norquist
Dov S. Zakheim
Dimitri K. Simes
| Sep 13, 2007
Responding to Dimitri K. Simes’s assertion that we aren’t having a real debate over foreign policy, Derek Chollet argues the Democrats are providing genuine alternatives; Grover G. Norquist looks at the structural reasons inhibiting both parties f

Jihad, Unintended

Dimitri K. Simes | Dec 01, 2005
To err is human. Not to learn from one's mistakes--and to jeopardize the nation's security in the process--is unforgivable.

American Maximalism

Stephen Sestanovich | Mar 01, 2005
President Bush's reputation as a radical is exaggerated.  He is following in the footsteps of bold predecessors.  So why is he making such a mess of it?

A Look Back. Thoughts on the Present Situation: An Interview with Zbigniew Brzezinski

The National Interest | Apr 21, 2004
Q:  As the war in Iraq continues, what are your thoughts on its progress? A:  While at this stage it is too early to make any categorical judgments, it would appear that before too long, it is in the interest of U.

Suffering

Alan J. Kuperman | Mar 01, 2003
David Rieff's frustrations show in his effort to make sense of post-Cold War humanitarianism.

The Ground and Nature of Human Rights: Another Round

William Schulz
Robin Fox
Francis Fukuyama
| Jun 01, 2002
The true source of human rights in dispute--the debate continues.

Where Does Russia Belong?

Stephen Sestanovich | Dec 01, 2000
In the last issue, Zbigniew Brzezinski proposed a new plan for including Russia in an expanding transatlantic community. But his ideal world might not come about. With a comment from Brzezinski.

Human Nature and Human Rights

Robin Fox | Dec 01, 2000
"Human rights" as understood today bear little relation to what it means to be human; but that does not faze their advocates.

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