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Veterans Day
On the Value of Service in a Time of Uncertainty
Nov 11
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Alexander Vindman
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On AI and National Security Work
Reflections on Artificial Intelligence for National Security Professionals
Nov 10
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Alexander Vindman
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What Congress and the American People Should Be Asking About Venezuela
In Collaboration with Michael L. Burgoyne and Albert “Jim” Marckwardt
Nov 5
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Alexander Vindman
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Victories Across America
On the Elections We Won
Nov 5
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Alexander Vindman
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NYC Decides: Mamdani Wins Mayor
Nearly Two Million Votes Cast in Historic NYC Election
Nov 5
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Alexander Vindman
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A Higher Duty: The Military's Obligations to the Constitution
Civic duty over personal loyalty.
Published on The Next Move
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Nov 3
Security Briefing: October 2025
A Global Review of Security and Stability
Nov 1
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Alexander Vindman
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October 2025
Live with Alexander Vindman
A recording from Alexander Vindman's live video
Oct 31
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Alexander Vindman
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Michael McFaul
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29:52
A Conversation on 'Autocrats vs. Democrats' with Ambassador McFaul and Lt. Col. Vindman
Oct 31. 1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET, on Substack Live!
Oct 30
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Alexander Vindman
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Michael McFaul
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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
Oct 30
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Alexander Vindman
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Why It Matters NatSec Situation Update, Moderated by Rachel Vindman
A recording from Alexander Vindman's live video
Oct 27
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Alexander Vindman
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Rachel Vindman
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40:21
Putin’s Veto
Another Ukraine-Related Reversal From the Trump Administration
Oct 22
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Alexander Vindman
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