Zbigniew Brzeziński
Born in 1928
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Zbigniew Kazimierz Brzezinski was a Polish-American political scientist and statesman who served as National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter.
Known for his hawkish foreign policy, he played a key role in major events such as normalizing relations with China, the Camp David Accords, and arming Afghan mujaheddin against Soviet influence.
After his government service, Brzezinski became a prominent academic and foreign policy expert, teaching at Johns Hopkins University and frequently appearing on television as a commentator.
His expertise in geopolitics and strategic thinking made him an influential voice in shaping American foreign policy for decades.