Dominic Cruz Bustillos

Dominic Cruz Bustillos is a research assistant for Lt. Col. (ret.) Alexander Vindman at Lawfare. He is concurrently a senior majoring in Russian Language and History at Vanderbilt University.

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International Governance

Preserving Liberal Democratic Institutions Through Engagement

Dominic Cruz Bustillos, Ian J. Lynch, Alexander Vindman Tue, Jun 8, 2021, 10:23 AM

Openness need not empower authoritarian abuse of international institutions. Democratic leadership can contest the erosion of liberal values.

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Russia and Eastern Europe

It Is Time to Stop Looking for a Reset With Russia

Dominic Cruz Bustillos, Alexander Vindman Mon, Apr 19, 2021, 2:16 PM

Common interests and shared values are necessary for durable bilateral relations—and the United States shares neither with Russia.

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