(2) Mr. Brzezinski is a Pole who was victimized by Soviet Russia and is consequently very opposed to any measure that might wind up helping Russia in any way.
As a Pole, his anti-Russian animosity is richly justified, but it seems to be a nonegotiable principle for him and clouds his analysis on every matter.
Don't forget: as a Pole, his antisemitism smells from afar... Look how he speaks of Sharon!