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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We’re in another Middle East war. I’m reflecting on the fact that it’s easy to start a war, difficult to end it. There’s often war optimism, so it’s unlikely to end with bomb strikes today. Lastly, I’m troubled that Trump’s national security team is who we have running this war.
America’s Generals are terrified. They are cowed. They seem unlikely to hold the line and live up to their oaths to serve the U.S. Constitution. Trump violated the law (the Hatch Act) conducting a political rally at Fort Bragg, rousing the troops to cheer his slogans but the Generals stay silent.
Latest posts
Last night Ellie was cheering at her high school football game and I found myself standing at the rail so I could get a better view. Rachel took this picture without me knowing. I love this photo for a lot of reasons, including that spectacular Florida sky. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
“I don’t know exactly what comes next. But I’ve had to change course before, and wishing the terrain were different doesn’t change the terrain in front of you. So I’m going to take some advice I gave myself years ago. Start over. And keep starting over.” open.substack.com/pub/alexande...