Tucson Festival of Books | Candace Rondeaux

Candace Rondeaux

Ana Isabel Martinez Chamorro

Candace Rondeaux is a globally recognized expert on international affairs, U.S. national security, irregular warfare, and the strategic use of organized violence. She is the author of "Putin's Sledgehammer," and is senior director for the Future Frontlines program at New America, an open source public interest intelligence service. She is also a professor of practice with the Future Security Initiative at Arizona State University and a faculty affiliate with ASU's Melikian Center.

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Awards: Pulitzer Prize

Scheduled events:

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

Poking the Russian Bear

For centuries, the bear has symbolized Russia--strong yet brutal and clumsy. Three authors, who have encountered that easily provoked and cruel beast either personally or through the lens of history, will detail the dangers and opportunities of dealing with Russia in the 21st century.

Student Union Gallagher Theater (Seats 337)

Sun, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science

Panelists: Julia Ioffe, Michael McFaul, Candace Rondeaux
Moderator: Thomas Volgy

Book:

Putin's Sledgehammer

Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
PublicAffairs
May 2025
ISBN 9781541703063