Zbigniew Brzezinski (1928-2017) was a renowned Polish-American political scientist, diplomat, and author. He served as the National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. Brzezinski played a key role in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold War era, particularly in relation to the Soviet Union and the Middle East. He was a prolific writer and commentator on international relations, with a focus on geopolitics and strategic thinking. Brzezinski's insights and contributions continue to be influential in the field of global affairs.