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Authoritarianism vs. Democracy

A Riveting Discussion with Brad Rourke of the Kettering Foundation

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Alexander Vindman
Jan 28, 2025
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Dear Readers,

I recently had the privileged of speaking with Brad Rourke, Senior Fellow at the Kettering Foundation and host of the interview series “The Stakes”. Our conversation examined the global struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. I argue that it is of the utmost importance that the United States builds incorporates the concept of “Neo-Idealism” as a guiding force in foreign policy decision-making.

The concept of Neo-Idealism is explored in my forthcoming book, The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine, which is available for purchase with this link. A limited amount of signed books are avaialble, so be sure to preorder your copy today!

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