Alexander S. Vindman
@avindman.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Vet. Ex NSC/WH Staff. Doctor International Affairs. Senior Fellow, FPI SAIS, JHU. 2x NYT Best-selling Author. Run Institute for Informed American Leadership. AVindman.com
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USA! 🇺🇸 USA! 🇺🇸 USA! 🇺🇸
My favorite moment from yesterday’s #NoKings protest, veterans around me and a crowd of thousands of protestors chanting USA!
My favorite moment from yesterday’s #NoKings protest, veterans around me and a crowd of thousands of protestors chanting USA!
It’s striking and inexplicable that Senate Dems crumbled following decisive signals from the American electorate that Trump’s policies are deeply unpopular and Americans expect the Democrats to fight Trump and Republicans over healthcare, affordability, & be a check on his chaos.
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It’s striking and inexplicable that Senate Dems crumbled following decisive signals from the American electorate that Trump’s policies are deeply unpopular and Americans expect the Democrats to fight Trump and Republicans over healthcare, affordability, & be a check on his chaos.
I know Mark through his work to establish the International Anti-Corruption Court and reforms Ukraine’s legal system. He is a distinguished, lifelong public servant. Now, another sad casualty of Trump’s corruption. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I know Mark through his work to establish the International Anti-Corruption Court and reforms Ukraine’s legal system. He is a distinguished, lifelong public servant. Now, another sad casualty of Trump’s corruption. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Congratulations to Speaker Pelosi on her retirement, following a career of distinguished service. I’ve had the privilege of fighting alongside her for important issues like Ukraine aid. Thank you for your leadership and service!!
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Congratulations to Speaker Pelosi on her retirement, following a career of distinguished service. I’ve had the privilege of fighting alongside her for important issues like Ukraine aid. Thank you for your leadership and service!!
Trump is charging towards a war with Venezuela without a strategy and clear objectives, destabilizing our own backyard. What question should Americans be asking? Read this to find out. www.avindman.com/p/what-congr...
What Congress and the American People Should Be Asking About Venezuela
In Collaboration with Michael L. Burgoyne and Albert “Jim” Marckwardt
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November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Trump is charging towards a war with Venezuela without a strategy and clear objectives, destabilizing our own backyard. What question should Americans be asking? Read this to find out. www.avindman.com/p/what-congr...
Dem victories across America signal an awakening of unstoppable people power. The decisive wins are a rebuke to Trump and a warning to beware. Republicans that rubber stamp Trump’s absurd policies will be sweep away. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Victories Across America
On the Elections We Won
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November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Dem victories across America signal an awakening of unstoppable people power. The decisive wins are a rebuke to Trump and a warning to beware. Republicans that rubber stamp Trump’s absurd policies will be sweep away. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Hey, Trump and Republicans did you hear that?! Now get off your asses and open the government!
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Hey, Trump and Republicans did you hear that?! Now get off your asses and open the government!
Hey, Trump and Republicans did you hear that?! Now get of your asses and open the government!
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Hey, Trump and Republicans did you hear that?! Now get of your asses and open the government!
Apparently, the American people do not like Trump’s chaos, meanness, hate, his trade wars, attacks on our communities, economic mismanagement! Republicans you will continue to be decimated supporting Trump’s failures.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Apparently, the American people do not like Trump’s chaos, meanness, hate, his trade wars, attacks on our communities, economic mismanagement! Republicans you will continue to be decimated supporting Trump’s failures.
Venezuela is trending towards a flashpoint with major implications for our troops and hemisphere security. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Security Briefing: October 2025
A Global Review of Security and Stability
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Venezuela is trending towards a flashpoint with major implications for our troops and hemisphere security. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Venezuela is trending towards a flashpoint with major implications for our troops and hemisphere security. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Security Briefing: October 2025
A Global Review of Security and Stability
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Venezuela is trending towards a flashpoint with major implications for our troops and hemisphere security. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
October Update covers the Globe, including war in Europe, competition in Asia, tensions in Latin America, and conditions in America. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Security Briefing: October 2025
A Global Review of Security and Stability
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
October Update covers the Globe, including war in Europe, competition in Asia, tensions in Latin America, and conditions in America. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Looking forward to this live with
@mcfaulmike.bsky.social to discuss his new book Autocrats vs. Democrats! I owe my tenure to serving on the National Security Council to his encouragement. Join us today, 10/31/25 at 16:30 ET for a Substack Live! And order his excellent new book!! t.co/uqzXcfw9qm
@mcfaulmike.bsky.social to discuss his new book Autocrats vs. Democrats! I owe my tenure to serving on the National Security Council to his encouragement. Join us today, 10/31/25 at 16:30 ET for a Substack Live! And order his excellent new book!! t.co/uqzXcfw9qm
https://open.substack.com/pub/alexandervindman/p/a-conversation-on-autocrats-vs-democrats?r=1wffwq&utm_medium=ios
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October 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Looking forward to this live with
@mcfaulmike.bsky.social to discuss his new book Autocrats vs. Democrats! I owe my tenure to serving on the National Security Council to his encouragement. Join us today, 10/31/25 at 16:30 ET for a Substack Live! And order his excellent new book!! t.co/uqzXcfw9qm
@mcfaulmike.bsky.social to discuss his new book Autocrats vs. Democrats! I owe my tenure to serving on the National Security Council to his encouragement. Join us today, 10/31/25 at 16:30 ET for a Substack Live! And order his excellent new book!! t.co/uqzXcfw9qm
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⚡️ @indyamericans.bsky.social Thurs.
EP363. Lt Col @avindman.bsky.social Trump’s Giant China TACO. The Real House of Dynamite Scenario. No TikTok Deal–And Xi is Thrilled About it. Putin’s New Nuke Threat. Are the US Venezuelan Strikes Illegal? Ukraine Groundwar Update.
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EP363. Lt Col @avindman.bsky.social Trump’s Giant China TACO. The Real House of Dynamite Scenario. No TikTok Deal–And Xi is Thrilled About it. Putin’s New Nuke Threat. Are the US Venezuelan Strikes Illegal? Ukraine Groundwar Update.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
⚡️ @indyamericans.bsky.social Thurs.
EP363. Lt Col @avindman.bsky.social Trump’s Giant China TACO. The Real House of Dynamite Scenario. No TikTok Deal–And Xi is Thrilled About it. Putin’s New Nuke Threat. Are the US Venezuelan Strikes Illegal? Ukraine Groundwar Update.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
EP363. Lt Col @avindman.bsky.social Trump’s Giant China TACO. The Real House of Dynamite Scenario. No TikTok Deal–And Xi is Thrilled About it. Putin’s New Nuke Threat. Are the US Venezuelan Strikes Illegal? Ukraine Groundwar Update.
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Trump is ramping up attacks around Venezuela.
A ground war could be next.
What that would mean— @avindman.bsky.social with me on @indyamericans.bsky.social 🚨🇺🇸
A ground war could be next.
What that would mean— @avindman.bsky.social with me on @indyamericans.bsky.social 🚨🇺🇸
October 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Trump is ramping up attacks around Venezuela.
A ground war could be next.
What that would mean— @avindman.bsky.social with me on @indyamericans.bsky.social 🚨🇺🇸
A ground war could be next.
What that would mean— @avindman.bsky.social with me on @indyamericans.bsky.social 🚨🇺🇸
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⚡️A Ukraine battlefield update.
Lt Col Alex @avindman.bsky.social joined me on @indyamericans.bsky.social www.IndependentAmericans.us or YouTube. 🇺🇦🇺🇸
Stand by for another new show later today. It’s Halloween. With Representative @rokhanna.bsky.social and Friday Football picks!🎙️🚨🏈🇺🇸
Lt Col Alex @avindman.bsky.social joined me on @indyamericans.bsky.social www.IndependentAmericans.us or YouTube. 🇺🇦🇺🇸
Stand by for another new show later today. It’s Halloween. With Representative @rokhanna.bsky.social and Friday Football picks!🎙️🚨🏈🇺🇸
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
⚡️A Ukraine battlefield update.
Lt Col Alex @avindman.bsky.social joined me on @indyamericans.bsky.social www.IndependentAmericans.us or YouTube. 🇺🇦🇺🇸
Stand by for another new show later today. It’s Halloween. With Representative @rokhanna.bsky.social and Friday Football picks!🎙️🚨🏈🇺🇸
Lt Col Alex @avindman.bsky.social joined me on @indyamericans.bsky.social www.IndependentAmericans.us or YouTube. 🇺🇦🇺🇸
Stand by for another new show later today. It’s Halloween. With Representative @rokhanna.bsky.social and Friday Football picks!🎙️🚨🏈🇺🇸
Looking forward to this live with @mcfaulmike.bsky.social to discuss his new book Autocrats vs. Democrats! I owe my tenure to serving on the NSC to his encouragement. Join us today, 10/31/25 at 16:30 ET for a Substack Live! And order his excellent new book!! open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
A Conversation on 'Autocrats vs. Democrats' with Ambassador McFaul and Lt. Col. Vindman
Oct 31. 1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET, on Substack Live!
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Looking forward to this live with @mcfaulmike.bsky.social to discuss his new book Autocrats vs. Democrats! I owe my tenure to serving on the NSC to his encouragement. Join us today, 10/31/25 at 16:30 ET for a Substack Live! And order his excellent new book!! open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
The Two-Year Anniversary of Why it Matters
The Two-Year Anniversary of Why it Matters
A Look at the Past Year and a Preview of What’s Next
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The Two-Year Anniversary of Why it Matters
A Look at the Past Year and a Preview of What’s Next
www.avindman.com/p/the-two-ye...
The Two-Year Anniversary of Why it Matters
A Look at the Past Year and a Preview of What’s Next
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October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Two-Year Anniversary of Why it Matters
The Two-Year Anniversary of Why it Matters
A Look at the Past Year and a Preview of What’s Next
www.avindman.com/p/the-two-ye...
The Two-Year Anniversary of Why it Matters
A Look at the Past Year and a Preview of What’s Next
www.avindman.com/p/the-two-ye...
This is an important book filled with deep insights into great power competition. The historical overview is fascinating. The experience driven analysis is even more compelling. I highly encourage this read!
OUT TODAY!
My new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats, looks at the challenges posed by autocratic Russia and China and explains how/why the U.S. must lead the democratic world in response.
In stores and online: www.harpercollins.com/products/autocrats-vs-democrats-michael-mcfaul?variant=43731712606242
My new book, Autocrats vs. Democrats, looks at the challenges posed by autocratic Russia and China and explains how/why the U.S. must lead the democratic world in response.
In stores and online: www.harpercollins.com/products/autocrats-vs-democrats-michael-mcfaul?variant=43731712606242
October 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This is an important book filled with deep insights into great power competition. The historical overview is fascinating. The experience driven analysis is even more compelling. I highly encourage this read!
Why It Matters NatSec Update, Moderated by Rachel Vindman
Today, October 27th, 2025 at 1400ET
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Today, October 27th, 2025 at 1400ET
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Alexander Vindman (@avindman)
Why It Matters NatSec Update, Moderated by @Rachel Vindman
Today, October 27th, 2025 at 1400ET
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October 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Why It Matters NatSec Update, Moderated by Rachel Vindman
Today, October 27th, 2025 at 1400ET
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Today, October 27th, 2025 at 1400ET
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When: Oct 24, 2025 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: VMFC Q&A with Rep Eugene Vindman
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October 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
When: Oct 24, 2025 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: VMFC Q&A with Rep Eugene Vindman
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Join us at 10:30 EST today for a conversation w/
@repvindman.bsky.social hosted by the Veterans & Military Families Council of the DNC. We will discuss the ongoing shutdown and how it is affecting veterans, military families, the federal workforce, & therefore all Americans. ALL ARE WELCOME! Link ⬇️
@repvindman.bsky.social hosted by the Veterans & Military Families Council of the DNC. We will discuss the ongoing shutdown and how it is affecting veterans, military families, the federal workforce, & therefore all Americans. ALL ARE WELCOME! Link ⬇️
October 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Join us at 10:30 EST today for a conversation w/
@repvindman.bsky.social hosted by the Veterans & Military Families Council of the DNC. We will discuss the ongoing shutdown and how it is affecting veterans, military families, the federal workforce, & therefore all Americans. ALL ARE WELCOME! Link ⬇️
@repvindman.bsky.social hosted by the Veterans & Military Families Council of the DNC. We will discuss the ongoing shutdown and how it is affecting veterans, military families, the federal workforce, & therefore all Americans. ALL ARE WELCOME! Link ⬇️
Putin’s Veto
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Putin’s Veto
Another Ukraine-Related Reversal From the Trump Administration
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October 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Putin’s Veto
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USA! 🇺🇸 USA! 🇺🇸 USA! 🇺🇸
My favorite moment from yesterday’s #NoKings protest, veterans around me and a crowd of thousands of protestors chanting USA!
My favorite moment from yesterday’s #NoKings protest, veterans around me and a crowd of thousands of protestors chanting USA!
October 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
USA! 🇺🇸 USA! 🇺🇸 USA! 🇺🇸
My favorite moment from yesterday’s #NoKings protest, veterans around me and a crowd of thousands of protestors chanting USA!
My favorite moment from yesterday’s #NoKings protest, veterans around me and a crowd of thousands of protestors chanting USA!
NO KINGS!
Join the nationwide protest this Saturday, October 18th - America has no monarchs and no one is above the law. #NoKings
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Join the nationwide protest this Saturday, October 18th - America has no monarchs and no one is above the law. #NoKings
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No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
NO KINGS!
Join the nationwide protest this Saturday, October 18th - America has no monarchs and no one is above the law. #NoKings
nokings.org
Join the nationwide protest this Saturday, October 18th - America has no monarchs and no one is above the law. #NoKings
nokings.org
From the fragile peace process in Gaza and Trump’s consideration of arming Ukraine with Tomahawks, to a renewed trade war with China, the creation of a Qatari air-training base in the U.S., the ongoing government shutdown, and the “No Kings” protest movement. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
The State of the World: October 13, 2025
Cease-fire, Trade Wars, and Domestic Unrest
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October 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
From the fragile peace process in Gaza and Trump’s consideration of arming Ukraine with Tomahawks, to a renewed trade war with China, the creation of a Qatari air-training base in the U.S., the ongoing government shutdown, and the “No Kings” protest movement. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...