Alexander Vindman
Alexander Vindman, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, was most recently the director for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Russia on the White House’s National Security Council. Previously, he served as the Political-Military Affairs Officer for Russia for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and as an attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia. While on the Joint Staff, he co-authored the National Military Strategy Russia Annex and was the principal author for the Global Campaign for Russia. He is currently a doctoral student and senior fellow for the Foreign Policy Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Pritzker Military Fellow at the Lawfare Institute, executive board member for the Renew Democracy Initiative, senior advisor for VoteVets, and the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Here, Right Matters. Follow him on Twitter @AVindman.
Books by Alexander Vindman:
The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alexander-vindman/the-folly-of-realism/9781541705067/
Here, Right Matters: An American Story
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/here-right-matters-alexander-vindman?variant=39706953089058
Articles:
Alexander Vindman article, “The Russian Disinformation Threat: Strategic Goals and Overarching Themes,” offering a policy-focused analysis of Kremlin-backed disinformation tactics targeting democratic institutions. Date: October 10, 2024
Alexander Vindman article, "Our Duty Is to the Constitution, Not One Person," published on the Kettering Foundation’s blog series From Many, We, reflecting on the military’s oath, constitutional norms, and the risks of unchecked presidential power. Date: June 12, 2025
Podcasts:
Alexander Vindman interview with Brad Rourke on the Kettering Foundation’s podcast The Stakes, discussing authoritarianism, democratic resilience, and key themes from his book, The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine. Date: January 27, 2025
Alexander Vindman interviewed on WFAE’s Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins, discussing his book The Folly of Realism: : How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine. Date: March 9, 2025
Interviews:
Alexander Vindman interview with George Stephanapolos on Good Morning America, speaking about his book, The Folly of Realism: : How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine," Date: February 7, 2025
“Here, Right Matters: An American Story” with Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman (Ret.) on Washington Post Live, discussing his memoir and reflections on duty, integrity, and public service. Date: August 5, 2021
Alexander Vindman in conversation with Tim Miller at the Commonwealth Club of California, discussing his memoir Here, Right Matters: An American Story and reflecting on his immigrant background, public service, and the personal risks of defending democratic principles. Date: August 10, 2021