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Alexander Vindman

Lawfare's Pritzker Military Fellow and visiting fellow at Perry World House. His government experience includes U.S. Army assignments, time in the office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the National Security Council staff.

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Nov 17, 2024 • 59min

Lawfare Archive: Milley, Trump and Civil-Military Relations with Peter Feaver, Kori Schake, and Alexander Vindman

In this engaging discussion, Peter Feaver, a civil-military relations expert, Kori Schake from the American Enterprise Institute, and Alexander Vindman, a military fellow, dive into General Milley’s controversial actions during the Trump administration. They explore the balance of military authority and civilian oversight, scrutinizing Milley's communications with Chinese officials amidst crises. The trio highlights the ethical dilemmas faced by military leaders, the implications of their decisions on national security, and the critical need for principled military guidance in politically charged environments.
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Aug 16, 2025 • 42min

Trump says no deal, ‘up to Zelenskyy'

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who authored 'The Folly of Realism', and Congressman Ro Khanna, from California's 17th district, share their insights on the precarious situation in Ukraine. They discuss the aftermath of the Trump-Putin summit, critiquing the lack of meaningful agreements while Zelensky urgently seeks peace. The conversation highlights the consequences of U.S. foreign policy missteps and the importance of moral leadership in global conflicts. They also touch on Khanna's plans to repeal tariffs on coffee, linking economics to broader political narratives.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 57min

Russia Is a Habitual Treaty Violator

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, a former National Security Council director for Europe and author of 'The Folly of Realism,' shares insights on U.S.-Russia relations and Ukraine's struggles. He critiques past U.S. administrations' transactional policies toward Ukraine and examines the repercussions of Russia's treaty violations. Vindman discusses the damaging effects of the Trump era on American alliances and the erosion of national security expertise. He also highlights the resilience of Ukraine amidst misreported war dynamics.
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Oct 3, 2022 • 44min

What’s Going on in Russia, with Vindman and Ioffe

There's been a lot going on in Russia: a partial mobilization, protests, a mysterious explosion underwater along the Nord Stream pipelines, and most recently, the annexation of seized Ukrainian territory in a bizarre ceremony in Moscow. To go over it all, Benjamin Wittes sat down with Julia Ioffe, currently of Puck, and Alexander Vindman, Lawfare’s Pritzker Military Fellow and a former Eastern Europe and Russia specialist for the NSC. They talked about the explosions along the Nord Stream pipelines, the protests, the annexations, and the threat of nuclear escalation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 49min

Alexander Vindman

Rosie O'Donnell interviews American hero Alexander Vindman, discussing his upbringing as an immigrant, his service careers, and his decision to expose Trump's abuse of power. They explore the meaning of public service and love of country, as well as the impact on Vindman and his family. They also delve into the devastating impact of the war in Ukraine and the possibility of Trump being an unwitting Russian asset.

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