We can’t make China a friend, but we can behave to make them an enemy.
“We can’t make China a friend, but we can behave to make them an enemy.” Brent Scowcroft
For most of mankind, the average person knew what was happening in his own village and the next one, and nothing beyond that, and he didn’t care, so that leaders were able to guide their countries almost irrespective of what people really thought because they weren’t involved in it. Now, everybody knows what’s happening instantaneously.
“For most of mankind, the average person knew what was happening in his own village and the next one, and nothing beyond that, and he … Read More
If you look back at the first Gulf war, the Arabs sent forces, they sent money. So their interests in Iraq are clear, but they’re nowhere to be seen now. Why? Because right now, it’s dangerous to be seen as supporting the United States.
“If you look back at the first Gulf war, the Arabs sent forces, they sent money. So their interests in Iraq are clear, but they’re … Read More
Because national borders are eroding, because of the growth of non-state actors. It’s a different kind of a world. We are tied down by a tiny little country – Iraq. It’s amazing, given the disparity in military economic strength. It’s a world where most of the big problems spill over national boundaries, and there are new kinds of actors and we’re feeling our way as to how to deal with them.
“Because national borders are eroding, because of the growth of non-state actors. It’s a different kind of a world. We are tied down by a … Read More
If Iraq were to descend into chaos, the Europeans would feel the effects just as much as we would.
“If Iraq were to descend into chaos, the Europeans would feel the effects just as much as we would.” Brent Scowcroft
I think above all, what we need with Iran is patience.
“I think above all, what we need with Iran is patience.” Brent Scowcroft
The Iraqi elections were an important first step.
“The Iraqi elections were an important first step.” Brent Scowcroft
Many Sunnis, who are still stuck in the Saddam era mindset and believe Iraq belongs to them, are trying to prevent a new country from developing at all.
“Many Sunnis, who are still stuck in the Saddam era mindset and believe Iraq belongs to them, are trying to prevent a new country from … Read More
Simply killing everyone who is already a terrorist today won’t solve the problem.
“Simply killing everyone who is already a terrorist today won’t solve the problem.” Brent Scowcroft
The Europeans must finally understand the incredible shock triggered by the attacks of September 11.
“The Europeans must finally understand the incredible shock triggered by the attacks of September 11.” Brent Scowcroft
The radical elements in Islam are very dangerous.
“The radical elements in Islam are very dangerous.” Brent Scowcroft
I think America has to do more than be a broker now. Because both the Palestinians are weak and Israel is very weak.
“I think America has to do more than be a broker now. Because both the Palestinians are weak and Israel is very weak.” Brent Scowcroft
We must find out where the roots of terrorism lie.
“We must find out where the roots of terrorism lie.” Brent Scowcroft
We have never recognized that Iran lives in a dangerous neighborhood. And it’s not surprising that they want some protection. We have not been forthcoming about explaining a security relationship for the region, in which Iran can feel secure and thus maybe willing to do something.
“We have never recognized that Iran lives in a dangerous neighborhood. And it’s not surprising that they want some protection. We have not been forthcoming … Read More
After all, we didn’t bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy there first.
“After all, we didn’t bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy there first.” Brent Scowcroft
The Iraqis need help establishing a government. We have to provide them with security.
“The Iraqis need help establishing a government. We have to provide them with security.” Brent Scowcroft
But figuring out Saddam Hussein was one our greatest mysteries. He marched to his own drummer and frequently as this unfolded he made decisions which were sometimes inexplicable to us and sometimes didn’t look very smart.
“But figuring out Saddam Hussein was one our greatest mysteries. He marched to his own drummer and frequently as this unfolded he made decisions which … Read More
It’s not for nothing that the Iranians are known as rug merchants. They are.
“It’s not for nothing that the Iranians are known as rug merchants. They are.” Brent Scowcroft
But, if you believe we should go around the world overturning regimes to make little United States, I don’t agree with that, because I don’t think we’re capable of doing that.
“But, if you believe we should go around the world overturning regimes to make little United States, I don’t agree with that, because I don’t … Read More
I’m afraid that the United States is more isolated today than at any other time in my memory.
“I’m afraid that the United States is more isolated today than at any other time in my memory.” Brent Scowcroft