Alexander Vindman

Alexander Vindman, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, was the director for European Affairs on the National Security Council, the Political-Military Affairs Officer for Russia for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and was an attaché at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Kyiv. He earned his M.A. from Harvard and second M.A. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins. He leads the national security think tank, Institute for Informed American Leadership, and the non-profit Here Right Matters foundation. His most recent work is "The Folly of Realism."

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Awards: New York Times Bestselling Author

Communities: Military Veteran

What Can We Learn from Ukraine?

Russia has been busy, invading Ukraine and violating the airspace of other Eastern European countries. Many believe it won’t stop there. How has Ukraine managed to stave off Russia’s power? Can it continue? In this session, we'll discuss what we have learned and how it informs our own interests today.

Integrated Learning Center Room 150 (Seats 155, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Michael McFaul, Candace Rondeaux, Alexander Vindman
Moderator: Thomas Miller

International Insecurity

Global disorder and increased warfare have led to uncertainty, with long-term alliances at risk and the wisdom of U.S. foreign policy in doubt. These renowned authors share insights about current global affairs, what the past can tell us about where we might be headed, and guide us toward the future.

Integrated Learning Center Room 130 (Seats 143, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Renata Keller, Alexander Vindman, Daniel Zoughbie
Moderator: James Carouso

Books:

The Folly of Realism

How the West Deceived Itself about Russia and Betrayed Ukraine
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
PublicAffairs
January 2025
ISBN 9781541705043
304 pages

Here, Right Matters

An American Story
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
HarperCollins Publishers
June 2022
ISBN 9780063079434
264 pages