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.

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.

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.

Alexander Vindman, retired Army lieutenant colonel and former NSC official who testified in President Trump’s first impeachment, speaks about the war with Iran and his U.S. Senate campaign. He criticizes unclear war objectives and pushes for congressional accountability. The conversation also touches on political attacks on prosecutors and the human cost of troop losses.

Adam Smith, a senior lawmaker on the House Armed Services Committee, and Alexander Vindman, a retired lieutenant colonel turned national security commentator, join the discussion. They debate sending real estate and political allies to Pakistan for Iran talks. They also tackle risks of sidelining professional diplomats, rising living costs at home, and the broader impact on U.S. credibility abroad.