This program is part of our series: Europe at a Turning Point: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead.

Join us for an engaging evening with Alexander Vindman, bestselling author and leading national security expert, as he discusses his groundbreaking new book, The Folly of Realism. In this compelling analysis, Vindman examines how Western indecision and short-term policymaking paved the way for the resurgence of Russian expansionism, culminating in devastating consequences for Ukraine and beyond.

Drawing on firsthand accounts and exclusive interviews with top policymakers, Vindman delves into the missteps of six U.S. administrations that emboldened Russian imperial ambitions. He challenges conventional foreign policy strategies and presents a bold, values-based approach to countering autocracy and upholding liberal democracy in a rapidly shifting global landscape.

Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation about the intersections of history, policy, and the urgent need to rethink America’s role in the world.

This event is open to the public, and may interest those who identify as potential future policymakers, advocates for social change, and are passionate about global affairs. Your participation in this event will connect you with like-minded peers and provide valuable insights into the challenging pursuit of peace and public diplomacy.