Hudson Institute Events Podcast

China's Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang and the U.S. Response

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 02:36:54 +0000

Recently leaked documents have exposed the Chinese Communist Party’s strategy of implementing the largest-scale persecution of a distinct ethnic-religious group since the end of World War II. The classified documents record in grim detail how Chinese officials conduct mass surveillance, forced detention, and the indoctrination of at least one million Uyghurs and other Muslim groups in Xinjiang.

Re-up: The Legacy of the Hong Kong Democracy Protests

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On April 10, 2015 Hudson Institute’s Center for Chinese Strategy hosted a conversation with David Feith, Hong Kong-based editorial page writer for The Wall Street Journal, and Libby Liu, president of Radio Free Asia, to examine the legacy of the Hong Kong protests, the future of uncensored media, and the democracy movement. Michael Pillsbury, director of the Center for Chinese Strategy, moderated the discussion.

Dialogues on American Foreign Policy and World Affairs: A Conversation with U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On July 24, Hudson Institute hosted U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island for a one-on-one discussion with Hudson Distinguished Fellow Walter Russell Mead on U.S. national security.

The Arms Control Landscape

Wed, 29 May 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On May 29, Hudson Institute hosted the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Lieutenant General Robert P. Ashley, Jr., for a discussion on Russian and Chinese nuclear weapons.

Dialogues on American Foreign Policy and World Affairs: A Conversation with U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney

Tue, 14 May 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On May 14, the Hudson Institute hosted a conversation on American foreign policy featuring Walter Russell Mead and U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.

Enhancing U.S.-Japan Cooperation: A Conversation with Ambassador Hagerty

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On April 25th, Hudson Institute hosted an event with Ambassador William F. Hagerty to discuss the future of U.S.-Japan relations.

Competing Perspectives: How Does the U.S. Maintain a Competitive Edge in 5G?

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:00:00 +0000

On March 26th, the Hudson Institute hosted Rob Spalding and Nadia Schadlow to discuss the future role of the U.S. in 5G development.

The Mark Palmer Forum: China’s Global Challenge to Democratic Freedom

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Oct 24, he Hudson Institute and Freedom House’s Mark Palmer Forum for the Advancement of Democracy held a conference on China’s global challenge to democratic freedom.

China-Vatican Relations and Religious Freedom in China

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:30:00 +0000

On Oct 11, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion to consider papal and Chinese motives for the China-Vatican deal, its diplomatic consequences, and the history of the Vatican’s relations with authoritarian communist nations.

Fits and Starts: Reactionary Biodefense

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000

On Oct 9, Hudson held a meeting to reexamine the anthrax events of 2001, as well as subsequent biological events.

Countering Russian Money Laundering: Lessons from Latvia

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000

On Oct 5, Hudson Institute's Kleptocracy Initiative held a discussion on safeguarding the European banking system against illicit financial flows from Russia and the former Soviet Union.

Vice President Mike Pence's Remarks on the Administration's Policy Towards China

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

On Oct 4, Vice President Mike Pence delivered a major speech on the administration’s policy towards China at Hudson Institute.

Syria's Proxy Battle: Regional Players and U.S. Policy

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Oct 3, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion to examine the current state of Syria and risks of new regional conflict.

Oceans Ventured: A Discussion with Former Navy Secretary John Lehman

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On September 27, Secretary Lehman joined Hudson Institute’s Seth Cropsey, senior fellow and director of the Center for American Seapower, to discuss his new book.

U.S.-China Trade Relations and Challenges: Past, Present, and Future

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:30:00 +0000

On September 26, Hudson Institute held a symposium regarding recent U.S. and Chinese tariffs and possible solutions to the mounting bilateral trade tensions.

U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Strategic Island Defense

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On September 21, Hudson Institute held a discussion on the importance of joint U.S.-Japanese defense of Japan’s southwest islands.

Iraq: Escalating Domestic and Regional Tensions

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:30:00 +0000

On September 19, Hudson Institute hosted a panel examining the current state of Iraq.

Iran’s Missile Proliferation: A Conversation with Special Envoy Brian Hook

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On September 19, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Brian Hook, who was recently named special envoy to Iran and will lead the Iran Action Group.

Lessons Emerging from the JEDI Cloud: Immediate Steps and the Future of Next-Generation IT

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:30:00 +0000

On September 14, Hudson Institute’s Task Force on Federal IT Procurement hosted a panel to assess the lessons learned from the JEDI acquisition process.

Resetting US-Taiwan Relations: American and Taiwanese Perspectives

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0000

On September 13, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss how best to strengthen the security relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan.

The Quantum Revolution and Intellectual Property: Advancing and Protecting America's Innovative Edge

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On September 12, Hudson Institute and the Federalist Society, hosted a panel to discuss developments in quantum computing and intellectual property.

Weapons of Mass Destruction and Cooperative Threat Reduction: Looking Ahead

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On September 11, Hudson convened a panel with the co-chairs of the new report to discuss their assessments of Cooperative Threat Reduction programs.

The War on Something-ism: 17 Years and Counting

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On September 10, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss the war on terrorism.

India and the U.S.: An Evolving Strategic Partnership

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 20:00:00 +0000

On September 6, Hudson Institute’s South and Central Asia Program hosted a panel to discuss the important U.S.-India relationship.

The Enablers: How Western Professionals Import Corruption and Strengthen Authoritarianism

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0000

On September 6, Hudson Institute’s Kleptocracy Initiative held a discussion on a new report examining what policies are needed to close the loopholes commonly exploited by foreign kleptocrats and their professional facilitators in the United States.

The Costs of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 20:00:00 +0000

On September 5, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss CPEC and the evolving relationship between China and Pakistan.

China's "War on Terrorism" and the Xinjiang Emergency

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On September 5, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on the PRC’s “war on terrorism.”

The Age of Nationalism: A Conversation with Yoram Hazony

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On September 4, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion between Mr. Hazony and William A. Galston.

Syria: Obstacles to Reconstruction and Stability

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On August 29, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss the obstacles complicating reconstruction in Syria.

Afghanistan: 17 Years On

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000

On August 23, Hudson Institute’s South and Central Asia Program hosted a panel to discuss the current political climate in Afghanistan.

Iran: Protests, Sanctions, and Regime Viability

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On August 15, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss Iran, the effectiveness of the U.S. “Maximum Pressure” campaign, the regime’s ability to navigate sanctions, and the country’s widening protests.

2018 Nicaraguan Protests: President Ortega's Violent Crackdown

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On August 8, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss the recent unrest in Nicaragua.

Pakistan: After The Elections

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000

On August 7, Hudson Institute’s South and Central Asia Program hosted a panel to discuss Pakistan’s 2018 elections.

Reforming the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On July 31, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss the drivers, prospects, and implications of CFIUS reform.

Innovating Telemedicine: A Discussion with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On July 31, Commissioner Brendan Carr and Harold Furchtgott-Roth discussed Connected Care and other communications issues facing the United States.

Requirements for a Successful Military Cloud: Best Practices, Innovation and Security

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On July 30, Hudson Institute’s Task Force on Federal IT Procurement hosted a panel to discuss the structure, requirements, and best practices for JEDI’s implementation.

Mexico 2018 Presidential Elections: A Populist Revolution?

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On July 26, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss the long and short-term implications of the recent elections in Mexico.

Combating the Opioid Epidemic: Finding Alternatives in Pain Management

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On July 25, Hudson Institute hosted a panel of leading drug policy experts to examine the opioid epidemic and discuss solutions to help reverse this growing national crisis.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Congressman Lamar Smith on the New Era in Space

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:30:00 +0000

On July 24, Hudson Institute was joined by the Secretary Wilbur Ross and House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith to discuss the Department of Commerce’s evolving role in the space sector.

Conversations on National Security and U.S. Naval Power: Rep. Joe Courtney and Seth Cropsey

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:45:00 +0000

On July 18, Hudson Institute held a discussion on the future of the U.S. Navy and its role in American defense and foreign policy.

Dialogues on American Foreign Policy and World Affairs: Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and Walter Russell Mead

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:00:00 +0000

On July 13, Hudson Institute hosted Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats for a discussion with on global and regional threats with Walter Russell Mead.

Transatlantic Crossroads: What To Expect from the NATO Summit

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:45:00 +0000

On July 12, Hudson Institute hosted a public event to discuss the summit and the many challenges currently faced by the Alliance.

Mexican Ambassador Discusses the Evolving U.S.-Mexico Relationship

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On July 3, Hudson Institute hosted Gerónimo Gutiérrez Fernández, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States, for a discussion about the current state of U.S.-Mexico relations.

The Holocaust and the Arab World

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On June 27, Hudson Institute hosted a screening of the Sam and Ammar Show followed by a discussion with the co-hosts.

Poland, NATO, and the Future of Eastern European Security

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On June 26, Hudson Institute held a panel Poland’s contributions to fighting tyranny, its active role in NATO, and the country’s strategic importance.

Stabilization and Reconstruction in Syria: A Conversation with Archimandrite Alexi Chehedeh

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On June 21, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Archimandrite Dr. Alexi Chehadeh on the displacement of the Syrian people.

Driving NATO's Military Transformation Agenda Forward

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On June 20, Hudson held a discussion on NATO’s efforts to adapt to a new security environment characterized by disruptive technologies and hybrid warfare tactics.

Chinese Influence Operations in the Democratic World

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:00:00 +0000

On June 20, Hudson held a review and discussion of a new report on Chinese influence operations.

Political and Social Regression in Nicaragua and Venezuela

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On June 18, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss the current political situation in Nicaragua and Venezuela.

Why They Buy: Fighting Obesity Through Consumer Marketing Research

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On June 14, Hudson Institute hosted a presentation of highlights from the new report from Hudson's Food Policy Center.

U.S. Support of Taiwan: The Way Forward

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On June 7, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion examining growing hostility towards Taiwan.

Ambassador Nathan A. Sales on the State Department's Role in Countering Violent Extremism

Wed, 30 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On May 30, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Ambassador Nathan A. Sales, the coordinator for counterterrorism at the U.S. State Department.

A Challenging Crossroad: Media and Politics in Iran

Tue, 29 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On May 29th, Hudson Institute in cooperation with the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) held a discussion on current trends and insights on Iran.

Dismantling Russian Transnational Crime Organizations: A Conversation with José Grinda Gonzalez

Fri, 25 May 2018 15:00:00 +0000

On May 25, Hudson Institute’s Kleptocracy Initiative welcomed Spain’s Judge José Grinda Gonzalez.

The Iraqi Elections: Waiting for Sadr and Soleimani

Tue, 22 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On May 22, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to assess the political coalitions taking shape in Iraq and weigh the potential consequences of the election for Iraq, Iran, the U.S., and the region.

Are Gulf State Airlines Taking Unfair Advantage of Open Skies Agreements?

Mon, 21 May 2018 15:00:00 +0000

On May 21st, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion addressing questions about the impact of state subsidies and other directed benefits on the international aviation market.

Cuba: Post-Castro Transition

Wed, 16 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On May 16, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss the possibility of a democratic transition in Cuba.

Israel, Iran, and the Future of the Iranian Nuclear Deal: A Conversation with Ron Dermer, Israel's Ambassador to the United States

Thu, 10 May 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On May 10th, Hudson Institute hosted Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Ron Dermer, for a discussion on the future of the Iran Deal after President Trump’s withdrawal announcement.

The Future of U.S. Naval Power: A Conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman

Thu, 10 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

On May 10th, Hudson Institute hosted a conversation with Congressman Rob Wittman.

Trump and the JCPOA: It's the End of the World As We Know It?

Wed, 09 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On May 9, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion to weigh arguments for and against remaining in the JCPOA.

Syria: Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?

Tue, 08 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On May 8, Hudson convened a panel to discuss the implications of shifting U.S. military strategy in the region and Syria’s long-term prospects moving forward.

China's Policy State in Xinjiang

Fri, 04 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On May 4, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on the Xinjiang police state.

The FCC – Then and Now

Tue, 01 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On May 1, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Richard Wiley on how the FCC has changed over time.

Space 2.0: U.S. Competitiveness and Policy in the New Space Era

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On April 30, Hudson Institute convened industry experts and policy practitioners to discuss how the United States can best leverage its position in the new space age.

Australia's Strategic Policy in the Era of Trump and Xi Jinping

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:30:00 +0000

On April 27, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper and its implications for the region.

Iran: As Anti-Government Protests Continue, Can the U.S. Help Maintain Momentum

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 20:30:00 +0000

On April 26, Hudson Institute hosted a panel of leading female Iranian-American freedom activists who will discuss these developments and how the U.S. can help this movement maintain momentum.

Iran's Entrenched Footprint in Iraq and Syria

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On April 26, Hudson hosted a panel to discuss Iran’s growing regional influence and assess the capabilities and willingness of U.S. partner forces to disrupt Iran’s regional aspirations.

NATO's Cyber Defense Strategy Ahead of the 2018 Brussels Summit

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Tuesday, April 24, Hudson held a discussion on how the North Atlantic Alliance is addressing the challenges of the “digital battlefield” in the run-up to the NATO Brussels Summit.

China's Growing Influence in the Indian Ocean: Implications for the U.S. and Its Regional Allies

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On April 20, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss the growing strategic relevance of the Indian Ocean and the implications for the U.S. and its regional allies.

Countering Russian Kleptocracy

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

On April 17, Hudson held a discussion on the new Kleptocracy Initiative report "Countering Russian Kleptocracy."

Regaining the Strategic Advantage in an Age of Great Power Competition: A Conversation with Michael Griffin

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On April 13, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion to address specific ways to respond to adversarial nations that exploit U.S. technological advances to threaten U.S. interests and national security.

Regaining the Strategic Advantage in an Age of Great Power Competition: A Conversation with Michael Griffin

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On April 13, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion to address specific ways to respond to adversarial nations that exploit U.S. technological advances to threaten U.S. interests and national security.

Merit-Based and Competitive Awarding of Federal IT Services: Public Policy and Department of Defense Cloud Computing

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On April 12, in advance of the task force launch, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on policy considerations in JEDI procurement and the awarding of IT services by DoD.

The Future of the JCPOA: Implications for the U.S., Its Allies, and Adversaries

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On April 5, Hudson Institute convened a panel of experts to explore near-term U.S. policy options, and their international ramifications, with respect to the JCPOA.

Transnational Organized Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On March 29, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss transnational organized crime in Latin America.

US in a Post-ISIS Iraq and Syria: Realigning Allies and Constraining Adversaries

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On March 26, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to explore U.S. options to realign our allies with traditional NATO and U.S. positions, hold adversaries responsible for atrocities, and prevent security backsliding in the region.

5G: Will the United States Maintain its Lead in Wireless Technology?

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On March 20, Hudson convened a panel to explore the economic promise of the transition to 5G, new challenges to U. S. global leadership, and ways to counter these challenges.

Why Is There Resistance to Modernizing the FCC?

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On March 16, Hudson Institute hosted American Enterprise Institute’s Roslyn Layton for a conversation exploring examples of telecom modernization and addressing FCC resistance to the concept.

Consolidating and Losing Gains in Syria

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On March 13th, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion assessing U.S. policy options for the conflict and the region.

The U.S. and the UK: A Conversation with Kori Schake

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 20:00:00 +0000

On March 5, Hudson Institute hosted a conversation on this special relationship with Kori Schake.

Corruption in Latin America: Is There Any Good News?

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On March 5, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion that will take stock of both advances and retreats in the fight against corruption across Latin America.

Reuniting Ukraine through International Cooperation: Options in Donbas

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On March 2, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss a new paper by Richard Gowan, Can the United Nations Unite Ukraine?

Dialogues on America Foreign Policy and World Affairs: Senator Chris Coons and Walter Russell Mead

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 16:30:00 +0000

On Feb 28, Hudson welcomed Senator Chris Coons and Hudson Institute Distinguished Fellow Walter Russell Mead for a one-on-one discussion of U.S. national security threats and opportunities.

The New U.S. Nuclear Posture Review: Implications for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Security

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:00:00 +0000

On Feb 27, Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussing how best to realize the NPR’s goals of preventing nuclear proliferation and terrorism.

Taking Stock of Trump's Foreign Policy After Year One

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:00:00 +0000

On Feb 26, Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion to assess President Trump’s foreign policy during his first year in office.

Reconstructing Iraq: Challenges Ahead

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Feb 22, Hudson hosted a panel to discuss Iraq and the Middle East.

In the Taiwan Strait, China Sets its Own Rules

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Feb 22, Hudson Institute convened a panel of experts to discuss the challenges such actions pose to broader regional and international interests.

The Trump Administration's Global Economic Agenda: A Discussion With Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, David Malpass

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Feb 14, Hudson hosted an event with David Malpass, Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, who offered his perspective on U.S. economic competitiveness in a globalized economy and the status of Trump administration trade initiatives.

The Chinese Economic and Trade Challenge to the West: German and U. S. Perspectives

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Feb 7th, Hudson hosted a panel to discuss its new report, Chinese Economic and Trade Challenges to the West: Prospects and Consequences from a U.S.-German Perspective.

A Conservative Perspective on Communications Policy

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Feb 6, Hudson hosted a discussion to address the conservative perspective on the FCC and U.S. communications policy.

The Strategic Significance of the South China Sea: American, Asian, and International Perspectives

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:00:00 +0000

On Feb 1st, Hudson Institute hosted a high-level symposium to discuss the new strategic significance of the South China Sea for Asian and American national interests.

Food as a Tool of Political Domination: The Case for Intervention in Venezuela

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Jan 31st, Hudson hosted a discussion on the abuse of power in Venezuela and future policy options for the country.

Broadcasting Change: Arabic Media as a Catalyst for Liberalism

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Jan 30th, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion to assess the challenges to strengthening reformist media in the Arab World.

Maritime Strategy in a New Era of Great Power Competition

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Jan 29, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss its recent report, Maritime Strategy in a New Era of Great Power Competition.

Sustaining U.S. Leadership Against Nuclear Terrorism and Proliferation: Monitoring and Verification in the Digital Age

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:00:00 +0000

On Jan 26, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on the work of the Nuclear Verification Capabilities Independent Task Force of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS).

U.S. Responses to the North Korean Threat: A Conversation with Senator Ted Cruz

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:15:00 +0000

On Jan 24, Senator Cruz offered remarks on the latest North Korean threats and how the United States is responding.

Turkey, the Kurds, and the Struggle for Order in the Middle East

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Jan 23, Hudson Institute held a discussion on the current state of affairs in the region and offer recommendations for future U.S. policies.

1917: Lenin, Wilson, and the Birth of the New World Disorder

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 21:30:00 +0000

On Jan 22 Hudson held an evening discussion on how Lenin and Wilson’s competing visions for creating a more perfect world order spawned a century of global disorder and set the stage for the geopolitical dilemmas facing us today.

Iran Protests: Consequences for the Region and Opportunities for the Trump Administration

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:30:00 +0000

On Jan 16, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion assessing the policy options available to contain and curtail Iran's influence in the region and the potential consequences of inaction.

The Crisis in Iran and Its Implications for Syria

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000

On Jan 10, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion examining the state of play in Iran and its impact on the conflict in Syria.

Realizing A Free and Peaceful Indo-Pacific

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Jan 10th, Hudson hosted a discussion on the political and economic future of the Indo-Pacific region.

Can a Federal Agency Regulate the Internet? The Supreme Court Takes Up Berninger v. FCC

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

On Jan 8th, Hudson Institute hosted Daniel Berninger to discuss FCC authority over the Internet.

Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific Strategy

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000

On Jan 4, Hudson INstitute hosted a discussion on Taiwan and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy.

The Future of Combating Terrorism and Countering the Use of WMD: A Conversation with Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:45:00 +0000

n December 13, Hudson Institute hosted Elaine Duke, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The Future of Public Transportation: Embracing the Private Sector?

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On December 12, Hudson Institute hosted an event on the future of U.S. public transit systems.

Emerging Challenges in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Former NATO Assistant Secretary General Sorin Ducaru

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On December 8, Hudson welcomed new Senior Fellow Ambassador Sorin Ducaru for a discussion on the coming challenges and trends in cybersecurity.

The Oligarchs Strike Back? The Challenge of Anti-Corruption Reform in Ukraine

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:00:00 +0000

On December 7, Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion on corruption in Ukraine.

Shared Threats and a Common Purpose: U.S.-Romania Missile Defense Cooperation

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:30:00 +0000

On December 7, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Rebeccah L. Heinrichs joined Ambassador Maior to discuss the goals and progress of U.S.-Romanian missile defense cooperation.

Obstacles to Press Freedom in Latin America: Three National Experiences

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On December 6, Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion on conditions facing journalists in Latin America.

Money Laundering for 21st Century Authoritarianism

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:00:00 +0000

On December 1, Hudson Institute's Kleptocracy Initiative launched the new report "Money Laundering for 21st Century Authoritarianism."

The United States of Anonymity: How America Became a Financial Secrecy Haven

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:30:00 +0000

On November 30, Hudson Institute's Kleptocracy Initiative launched the new report "The United States of Anonymity."

A New Political Order in Argentina

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On November 21, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Hector Schamis, a research professor at Georgetown University�s Center for Latin American Studies and Democracy and Governance Program.

Is Lebanon Saudi Arabia's New Zone of Confrontation with Iran?

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On November 20, Hudson Institute held an important and timely panel discussion on Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.

India and China after the Doklam Standoff

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On November 16, Hudson Institute�s South and Central Asia Program hosted a discussion on India-China relations with Dr. Manoj Joshi.

British Politics in Turmoil: A Conversation with Alan Mendoza

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:00:00 +0000

On November 16, Dr. Alan Mendoza, executive director of the Henry Jackson Society in London, shared his insights on the present political environment within Westminster and on the long-term prospects for both parties.

Sustaining U.S. Leadership Against Nuclear Terrorism and Proliferation: A Conversation with Dr. Christopher Ford

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:00:00 +0000

On November 14, Hudson Institute hosted Christopher Ford, who discussed the Trump administration's strategy to counter WMD terrorism, avert nuclear proliferation, and enhance global nuclear security.

Mounting Challenges to U.S. Naval Power: A Book Discussion with "Seablindness" Author Seth Cropsey

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On November 9, Hudson Institute led a discussion on Seth Cropsey's recently published book "Seablindness."

An Integrated Approach to the Himalayas: Report of the Working Group on the Himalayan Region

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On Oct 31, Hudson Institute�s South and Central Asia Program launched a new report, "An Integrated Approach to the Himalayas."

Maintaining Transatlantic Unity on Ukraine

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On Oct 26, Hudson held a discussion on the current situation in Ukraine and the imperative of maintaining transatlantic unity.

"Neighbours in Arms: An American Senator's Quest for Disarmament in a Nuclear Subcontinent"

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On Oct 25, Hudson Institute�s South and Central Asia Program held a book launch for Senator Pressler�s "Neighbours in Arms."

The Future of Orthodox Christianity in Syria and America

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On Oct 24, Hudson Institute�s Center for Religious Freedom hosted a conversation with His Beatitude, John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, and His Eminence, Metropolitan Joseph, Metropolitan of All North America and Archbishop of New York.

Dialogues on American Foreign Policy and World Affairs: Senator Cory Gardner and Walter Russell Mead

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:45:00 +0000

On Oct 19, Senator Cory Gardner and Hudson Institute Distinguished Fellow Walter Russell Mead held a one-on-one discussion of U.S. national security threats and opportunities.

The Implications of China's Growing Involvement in Latin America

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On Oct 18, Hudson Institute�s Center for Latin American Studies hosted a presentation by Dr. Evan Ellis, a research professor of Latin American Studies at the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute.

Spain and the Situation in Catalonia: A Conversation with Spanish Ambassador Pedro Moren�s

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:30:00 +0000

On Oct 16, Hudson Institute hosted a conversation with S.E. Pedro Moren�s, the ambassador of Spain to the United States.

The Fate of the Iran Deal: Trump's Strategy for the Middle East

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On Oct 13, Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion on the fate of the Iran Deal.

Liu Xiaobo's Legacy and the Future of Chinese Democracy

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On Oct 12, Hudson Institute convened a panel to remember Liu Xiaobo and discuss his ideas and the prospects for peaceful political change inside Xi�s PRC.

How Non-State Actors Export Kleptocratic Norms to the West

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:00:00 +0000

On Oct 11th, Hudson Institute�s Kleptocracy Initiative held a discussion of Ilya Zaslavskiy�s report, How Non-State Actors Export Kleptocratic Norms to the West.

Iraq After the Kurdistan Referendum: What Next?

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On Oct 5, Hudson Institute hoted a panel discussion on the implications of the Kurdistan referendum and the way forward.

Defense Cooperation in the West Pacific: Countering Chinese and North Korean Threats

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On Oct 2, Hudson Institute hosted a distinguished panel of experts to examine questions in light of growing challenges to regional and national security in the West Pacific.

Iran's Land Bridge: Countering a Growing Influence in the Middle East

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On September 29, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion assessing elements of Iran�s strategic posture in the region.

The Colombian Peace Deal: Making Progress or Problems?

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On September 28, Hudson Institute hosted an event featuring Mar�a Fernanda Cabal, a Colombian congresswoman who has represented Bogot since 2014.

India at 70: Reminiscences on the Rise of an Economic Power

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On September 27, Hudson Institute's South and Central Asia program hosted a discussion on India's challenges with poverty, infrastructure, and bureaucratic red tape at 70.

Pakistan at 70: Can Pakistan Become an Asian Tiger?

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000

On September 26, Hudson Institute�s South and Central Asia program hosted a discussion on Pakistan�s political economy at 70 years with Dr. Nadeem ul Haque.

The Trump Administration and the Middle East: What Should America Do Next?

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On September 25, Hudson Institute held a frank discussion on the future of U.S. Middle East policy.

U.S. Strategic Command Commander�s Perspective on 21st Century Deterrence

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On September 20, Hudson Institute hosted General John E. Hyten, who provided an overview of his command vision, outlined his priorities, and explained how deterrence has evolved since the end of the Cold War and how it remains vital to preventing war and preserving peace.

Violence and Terrorism in Latin America in a Global Context: An Overview

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On August 24, Hudson Institute hosted an event on the conditions in Latin America.

Justice for the Yezidis: ISIS and Crimes of Genocide

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On August 3, Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion on the importance of prosecuting ISIS fighters for crimes of genocide.

Venezuela on the Verge of Collapse: Economic, Social, and Political Challenges

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On July 26, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on the political, social, and economic turmoil in Venezuela.

Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Trump Administration: Stability or Upheaval?

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On July 25, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on the problems facing Saudi Arabia both in the Gulf, and vis-a-vis the Trump administration.

Kleptocracy and Money Laundering: A Conversation with Kendall Day

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On July 18, Hudson Institute�s Kleptocracy Initiative and the Partnership for Transparency�s Anti-Corruption Forum hosted a discussion on U.S. government approaches to kleptocracy and money laundering.

A New Nuclear Review for a New Age

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On July 13th, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion a recent study by the National Institute for Public Policy titled "A New Nuclear Review for a New Age"

Russian Interference: Past, Present, and Future

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On July 6, Hudson hosted a discussion examining recent Russian interference in Western politics, its historical global precedents, and how the U.S. can mitigate the threat of foreign political disruption in the future.

Brexit and British Values: What Next?

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:00:00 +0000

On June 30th, Hudson Institute Distinguished Fellow Walter Russell Mead and Senior Fellow John Fonte conducted a discussion with David Goodhart on his new book and the future of Brexit and British values.

Mexico: A Leading Nation Battles Drug Cartels, Crime, and Corruption

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On June 28, Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion on the state of Mexico�s struggle against drugs and crime, as well as its ongoing efforts to expand the rule of law.

Innovation: Fueling the U.S.-India Commercial Partnership

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi�s visit to the U.S., Hudson Institute�s South and Central Asia Program and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) hosted a discussion on Monday, June 26, on building stronger trade relations between India and the U.S.

Opportunities for Taiwan's Security, the Indigenous Submarine, and U.S. Policy

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On June 22, Hudson Institute�s Center for American Seapower hosted a distinguished panel of experts to examine the evolving U.S.-Taiwan security relationship.

Securing Stability in the Middle East and North Africa: How Should U.S. and E.U. Work Together?

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 22:30:00 +0000

On June 21, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Mike Doran welcomed Nick Westcott, the European External Action Service�s Managing Director for the MENA, to discuss European views on these issues and others, as well as avenues for cooperation moving forward.

Monetary Policy, Trade, and Politics: An Update on the Transatlantic Relationship

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000

2017 is the year of campaigns across the West. President Trump�s inauguration in the United States was followed by the election of President Macron in France, snap elections in Great Britain, and the start of the general election campaign in Germany. In the span of nine months, the four largest powers in the transatlantic alliance will have confronted or experienced major political change. This has unleashed an expansive debate on the state of the West, from trade to monetary policy to the military alliance. On June 21, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with fellow Peter Rough, research fellow Benjamin Haddad, and senior fellows Tom Duesterberg and Brendan Brown.

Weaponizing Kleptocracy: Putin�s Hybrid Warfare

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:00:00 +0000

On June 14, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Charles Davidson, Executive Director of the Kleptocracy Initiative; Jeffrey Gedmin, Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow; Marius Laurinavicius, BAFF Security Research Fellow; Hannah Thoburn, Hudson Institute Research Fellow; and Michael Weiss, CNN Investigative Reporter for International Affairs.

Strengthening America�s Infrastructure: What Next?

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:30:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a timely conversation on June 8 about the importance of modernizing America�s infrastructure to spur sustained economic growth and job creation and improve the quality of life for all Americans. U.S. Senator John Boozman offered his perspective in opening remarks, followed by a panel discussion.

Political Spectrum: The Next Chapter

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On June 6, Prof. Thomas Hazlett and Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Harold Furchtgott-Roth conducted a sweeping discussion on spectrum policy, deregulation, and the new direction of the FCC.

Six Days of Fire: Israel and the June 1967 War, Fifty Years On

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 16:30:00 +0000

On June 2, Hudson hosted a lunchtime discussion of Israel, the June 1967 War, and the challenges facing the region today. The event was moderated by Hudson Senior Fellow Lee Smith, and featured Hudson Senior Fellows Michael Doran and Hillel Fradkin, and Israeli-American journalist Liel Leibovitz.

A Conversation with Rep. Marsha Blackburn on Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Development

Tue, 23 May 2017 16:30:00 +0000

Hudson Institute�s Center for the Economics of the Internet hosted Rep. Marsha Blackburn for a conversation on unlocking the economic potential of rural America. Harold Furchtgott-Roth, director of Hudson�s Center for the Economics of the Internet and former FCC Commissioner, moderated the discussion.

Emerging Tensions in the Black Sea and the Region�s Importance to the West

Thu, 18 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

On May 18, Hudson Institute, in cooperation with the Romanian research institute New Strategy Center, held a conference on Black Sea regional issues and their importance to both NATO and U.S. security. An expert panel discussed challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. and its allies in this volatile environment.

The Iranian Mosaic: The Struggle of Minorities for Pluralism and Federalism in Iran

Tue, 16 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Understanding both the plight and role of minorities in shaping Iran�s future is crucial for America�s policy toward the Islamic Republic. On May 16, Hudson Institute and the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization hosted a panel discussion with representatives of Iran�s Azerbaijani, Kurdish, Ahwazi, and Baloch populations who are working peacefully for federalism and pluralism.

Brazil's Future: Scenarios for 2017 and 2018

Mon, 15 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute�s Center for Latin American Studies hosted a discussion with Rubens Antonio Barbosa, former Brazilian ambassador to the United States. Ambassador Barbosa offered remarks on the outlook for Brazil and the policies needed to turn around Brazil�s economy. Hudson Senior Fellow Ambassador Jaime Daremblum moderated the discussion.

Western Policy Toward the Syria Crisis: Looking Forward

Thu, 11 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Did the Trump administration�s strike last month on a Syrian airfield reshape the world�s approach to the Syrian conflict? Hudson senior fellow Lee Smith moderated a conversation with European experts Lina Khatib and Neil Quilliam and their American counterparts Tony Badran and Andrew Tabler.

A Discussion with Israeli Minister of Justice Ayelet Shaked

Wed, 10 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Minister Shaked joined Hudson Institute President and CEO Ken Weinstein for an engaging conversation covering the U.S.-Israel relationship since the inauguration of President Trump, current events in Israel and the Middle East, Israel as a �Start-Up Nation,� the role of technology in the future of the Israeli economy, and more.

Trump's Middle East Policy: Analyzing the First Hundred Days

Tue, 09 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Marie Harf, Michael Pregent, David Tafuri, and Suzanne Kianpour discuss President Trump�s foreign policy in his first hundred days.

Taming the Administrative State: Judicial Review and Non-Delegation

Tue, 02 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Ron Cass and Harold Furchtgott-Roth on judicial review, nondelegation doctrine, the expansive federal bureaucracy, and restoring Constitutional powers

Chinese Repression and Uyghur Militancy at Eurasia's Crossroads

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Yang Jianli, Kilic Kanat, Sean Roberts and Eric Brown on the security and human rights situation in Xinjiang, the Uyghurs, and the PRC's New Silk Road

Challenges and Opportunities for US-EU Cooperation in Europe's South and East

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:00:00 +0000

Christian Danielsson, Craig Kennedy, Charles Davidson and Benjamin Haddad discuss US-EU cooperation, migration, security, and economic development.

Reforming Ukraine: A Conversation with Minister of Finance Oleksandr Danyliuk

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:00:00 +0000

Oleksandr Danyliuk, Minister of Finance of Ukraine, Charles Davidson, and Walter Russell Mead on financial corruption reform

ISIS, Russia, and China: Can America Win a Three-Front Information War?

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Jeffrey Gedmin, Martha Bayles, and Eric Brown discuss how the U.S. should respond to radical jihadist, Russian, and Chinese propaganda

U.S. Options in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 19:30:00 +0000

Ambassadors Zalmay Khalilzad, Robin Raphel, and Husain Haqqani discuss the role of Afghanistan and Pakistan in the global war on terrorism

Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Economic Analysis at the FCC

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai joins Harold Furchtgott-Roth for a speech on the role of economic analysis at the FCC.

U.S.-Egyptian Relations in the Age of ISIS

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Alberto Fernandez, Nina Shea, and Samuel Tadros discuss the security, political, and religious freedom challenges facing Egypt

U.S. Sanctions on Russia: Evaluating Impacts and Costs

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

HE Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Sandy Vershbow, Paula Dobriansky, and Peter Rough discuss Russian sanctions under the Trump administration

The Mysterious Resilience of the Maduro Regime

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Javier Corrales, Gustavo Coronel, Hector E. Schamis, and Ambassador Jaime Daremblum on the resilience of the Maduro administration in Venezuela.

The Baltic States and the Trump Administration: Prospects for Cooperation

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Foreign Minister of Estonia Sven Mikser, Latvian FM Edgars Rinkevics, and Lithuanian FM Linas Linkevicius discuss NATO, the EU, and the U.S.-Baltic relationship

Reaffirming the U.S.-Taiwan Security Relationship

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 17:30:00 +0000

Seth Cropsey, William Schneider, Dennis Wilder, and Ian Easton discuss U.S. relations with Taiwan under Donald Trump.

Addressing the North Korean Threat: A Discussion with Congressman Joe Wilson

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Rep. Joe Wilson joins Rebeccah Heinrichs and Arthur Herman for a discussion of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities

The Syrian Crisis: American Interests and Moral Considerations

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Michael Doran, Nina Shea, Rebeccah Heinrichs and Marc LiVecche on U.S. interests, options and moral considerations for addressing the Syrian civil war

Purifying the Land of the Pure: A History of Pakistan's Religious Minorities

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Farahnaz Ispahani and Nina Shea discuss Pakistan's blasphemy laws

Sri Lanka: A Growing Hub in the Indo-Pacific

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Ambassador Husain Haqqani and Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam of Sri Lanka will discuss Sri Lanka's growing economic prominence in the Indo-Pacific.

Celebrating Global Philanthropy

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 20:00:00 +0000

Philanthropy and international development leaders discuss the 2016 Index of Global Philanthropy and Remittances, with Hudson Institute�s Center for Global Prosperity and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Kenneth R. Weinstein, Amir Pasic, Carol Adelman, Todd Young, Una Osili, Doug Rutzen, David Schwartz, and Dennis Whittle.

The "Special Relationship" and Brexit: The US-UK Alliance in the Trump Era

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:30:00 +0000

Peter Rough, Brendan Brown, Samantha Job, and Ted Bromund discuss the future of UK-EU trade negotiations after Brexit and the US-UK relationship.

The Trump Navy: Getting to 350 Ships

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:30:00 +0000

Hon. Janine Davidson, Bryan Clark, Seth Cropsey, and Bryan McGrath discuss President Trump's Navy and the challenge of getting to 350 ships.

The State of Iraq�and the Republic of Kurdistan?�After ISIS

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:10:00 +0000

Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Michael Pregent, Eric Brown, Kenneth Pollack, and Ranj Alaaldin discuss Iraq, Kurdistan, and the new U.S. administration.

Grand Strategy In The Age of Trump

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:30:00 +0000

Walter Russell Mead, Eliot Cohen, Hal Brands, and Charles Edel discuss Grand Strategy and President Trump

Foreign Investment in Africa: A Conversation with Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0000

A discussion on Nigeria�s efforts to attract foreign investment with Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment

A New U.S. Approach to Pakistan: Enforcing Aid Conditions without Cutting Ties

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Amb. Husain Haqqani and Lisa Curtis discuss "A New U.S. Approach to Pakistan: Enforcing Aid Conditions without Cutting Ties"

America's Allies in the New Administration: Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Michael Doran, Lee Smith, Mohammed Alyahya, and Ali Shihabi discuss Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the new direction of the Trump administration.

Economic Insecurity: American Wealth and the "Lost" Middle Class

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:30:00 +0000

John C. Weicher, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, and Jeff Anderson discuss changes in the distribution of wealth in America over three decades.

The Iran Deal Under Trump

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Michael Pregent, Trita Parsi, Gary Samore, and Suzanne Kianpour discuss the fate of the Iran nuclear deal under the Trump administration.

Unlikely Partnership: Early Postwar Reconstruction and Reconciliation Between Japan and China

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Daqing Yang, Arthur Herman, and Lewis Libby on the strategic jostling underlying WWII and the Korean War.

Japan's Military and Diplomatic Strategy Between the Two World Wars

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:00:00 +0000

Edward Drea, Arthur Herman, and Lewis Libby on the strategic jostling underlying WWII and the Korean War.

Popular Nationalism and Mao's Rise as China's Superhero

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 18:45:00 +0000

Michael Sheng, Arthur Herman, and Lewis Libby on the strategic jostling underlying WWII and the Korean War.

Japanese Termination of the Pacific War: the Significance and Causal Factors of "The End of War"

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:45:00 +0000

Junichiro Shoji, Arthur Herman, and Lewis Libby on the strategic jostling underlying WWII and the Korean War.

Turning Points of Modern Sino-Japanese Relations

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Shin Kawashima, Arthur Herman, and Lewis Libby on the strategic jostling underlying WWII and the Korean War.

Japan's Response to the Shifting Global Order

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:00:00 +0000

Sarah Paine, Arthur Herman, and Lewis Libby on the strategic jostling underlying WWII and the Korean War.

Protecting the Technological Base: Industrial Security and Cybersecurity in the Defense Sector

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:15:00 +0000

Norman Pashoian, Steve Ganyard, and Arthur Herman on opportunities for U.S.-Japan cooperation in science and technology in military strategy and defense innovation.

The Promising Frontiers of U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Defense Trade and Joint Development

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 18:45:00 +0000

Arthur Herman, James Schoff, Pierre Chao, Farhad Jalinous, Adele Ratcliff, and James Armington on opportunities for U.S.-Japan cooperation in science and technology in military strategy and defense innovation.

Beyond A2/AD: China's Use of Science and Technology in Military Strategy

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:45:00 +0000

Arthur Herman, Michael Pillsbury, and Andrew Krepinevich on A2/AD, Anti-Access/Area Denial, and opportunities for U.S.-Japan cooperation in science and technology in military strategy and defense innovation.

The Role of Science and Technology for Japan's Self Defense

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:30:00 +0000

Arthur Herman, Hirokazu Hokazono, Len Caveny, Chris Pehrson, Rajeev Sharma, and Joshua Goldsberry on opportunities for U.S.-Japan cooperation in science and technology in military strategy and defense innovation.

Science, Technology, and the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Introduction, Keynote, and Third Offset Strategy

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Arthur Herman, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Yoji Koda, Bill Scneider, and Andrew Krepinevich on opportunities for U.S.-Japan cooperation in science and technology in military strategy and defense innovation.

The 5G Wireless Future and the Role of the Federal Government

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:15:00 +0000

Lawrence Strickling joins Harold Furchtgott-Roth, Fred Campbell, Paige Atkins and Jon Wilkins to discuss 5G wireless broadband and spectrum management

China's Crony Capitalism: Kleptocracy with Chinese Characteristics

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:15:00 +0000

Minxin Pei, Richard McGregor, Andrew Wedeman, Evan Osnos, and Charles Davidson discuss China's Crony Capitalism and kleptocracy in China.

The New Peace Agreement in Colombia

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Former president and current Sen. Alvaro Uribe of Colombia and John P. Walters on the Colombian peace process and the latest agreement with the FARC.

Kleptocracy and Democracy Debate Series: The Crisis of Big Money Media

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:00:00 +0000

Martha Bayles and Megan McArdle debate whether it is time to rein in kleptocrats who try to dominate the world's media. Jeffrey Gedmin moderates.

Congressman Mike Turner on the State of NATO and U.S. Foreign Relations

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) and Craig Kennedy discuss the state of NATO and U.S. foreign relations

The American Moment in the Middle East--from Eisenhower to Trump

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Michael Doran, Walter Russell Mead, Ray Takeyh, and Lee Smith on Eisenhower's experience and the Trump administration's options in the Middle East.

Morocco's Fight with Violent Extremism

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:10:00 +0000

Dr. Ahmed Abbadi speaks about Morocco's experiences in the fight against Islamist extremism in the Maghreb.

Advancing Innovation and Healthcare in India

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 17:45:00 +0000

A conference on the Modi administration's efforts to improve public healthcare in India, and opportunities for private sector coordination.Speakers included Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Amit Kapoor, Ranjana Smetacek, Kevin Walker, Amiee Aloi, Jeffrey Hamilton, and Jeremiah Norris.

Taiwan, Trans-Pacific Partnership, and an Uncertain Future

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Lotta Danielsson, Harry Krejsa, Robert S. Wang, and Seth Cropsey discuss Taiwan, China, free trade, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

A View of the U.S. Election From Iraq

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Feisal Istrabadi, Nussaibah Younis, Michael Doran and Michael Pregent discuss U.S.-Iraq relations under the next president and the fight against ISIS.

Risks to the Global Financial System: Remarks by Bill Rhodes

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Bill Rhodes, former senior vice chairman of Citigroup, addresses critical challenges facing global finance in a speech at Hudson Institute

The Kleptocracy Curse

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:30:00 +0000

Discussion of The Kleptocracy Curse, a report on kleptocracy, with Charles Davidson, Benjamin Haddad, Ben Judah, Hannah Thoburn, Thomas Firestone and Karen Dawisha.

The Threat of Kleptocracy: States Bordering the Russian Federation

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:30:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's Kleptocracy Initiative hosts a discussion of the threats posed by kleptocracy to states bordering the Russian Federation.

Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Melanie Kirkpatrick and Kimberley Strassel discuss the Kirkpatrick's book, Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.

Consolidation and Control: Power Shifts in Putin's Kremlin

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:00:00 +0000

Hannah Thoburn, Brian Whitmore, and Angela Stent discuss the stability of Putin's regime and its exercise of power at home and abroad.

View from the FCC: A Discussion with Commissioner Michael O'Rielly

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 17:15:00 +0000

FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly and Harold Furchtgott-Roth discuss the future of federal regulation of the communications industry.

Asymmetrical Defense: An Option for Taiwan

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:30:00 +0000

Seth Cropsey, Rear Admiral Thomas Brown (USN, ret.), Bryan Clark, and Martin Murphy discuss asymmetrical warfare and its advantages for Taiwan.

Can Israel Become a Maritime Power?

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Adm. Ami Ayalon, Adm. Shaul Chorev, Seth Cropsey, Doug Feith and Adm. Gary Roughead discuss the Commission on the Eastern Mediterranean's report.

Benjamin Netanyahu Receives Hudson's Herman Kahn Award

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 01:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute honored Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel with its 2016 Herman Kahn Award on Thursday, September 22.

The U.S., Mexico, and Latin America: 2016 and Beyond

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Jorge Castaáeda and Jaime Daremblum discuss international trade, immigration, and U.S.-Mexico relations with the new presidential administration.

The UN Resolution on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:30:00 +0000

Sen. Jon Kyl, Hon. Stephen Rademaker, and Rebeccah Heinrichs discuss the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and President Obama's UN resolution.

Handle with Fear: Fixing a Broken International Postal System

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Arthur Herman, Jim Campbell, John Walters, and John Hudak discuss an upcoming Hudson report on the broken international postal package system.

ISIS: On the Verge of Defeat or Transforming Itself for the Long Haul?

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Nada Bakos, Amanda Kadlec, and Michael Pregent assess U.S. strategy against ISIS and the terror group's capacity to transform.

Religious Freedom in Vietnam: Its Importance for Regional and Global Security

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Elliot Abrams, Nina Shea, Kristina Arriaga and Vo Van Ai (Vietnam Committee on Human Rights) on U.S. policy and religious freedom in South East Asia

After Mosul: The Imperative of Bolstering U.S. Allies

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Dlawer Ala'Aldeen, Michael Pregent, Bilal Wahab, Dylan O'Driscoll, and Eric Brown discuss Kurdistan, Iraq, Mosul offensive against ISIS, and US policy

Defending Taiwan: What Should the U.S. Do?

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Seth Cropsey, Richard Fisher, Paul Giarra, and Ian Easton discuss the security challenges facing Taiwan and U.S. policy options to support this ally.

South Africa: Growth, Jobs, and the Future of Democracy

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:15:00 +0000

Ann Bernstein and Jeremiah Norris discuss economic development in South Africa and a new approach to foster rapid, inclusive growth.

Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Randy Barnett and Harold Furchtgott-Roth discuss modern legal issues and Barnett's new book, Our Republican Constitution.

Geostrategic Ramifications of the Crisis in Turkey

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Craig Kennedy, Eric Brown, Peter Rough, and Hillel Fradkin discuss the geostrategic ramifications of the failed coup and political crisis in Turkey.

Israel and Hezbollah: The Prospect of Renewed Hostilities Ten Years after War

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Lee Smith, Michael Doran, Reuven Azar, and Tony Badran discuss the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War and the prospect of resumed conflict.

Are Plutocrats Drowning Our Republic?

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 18:30:00 +0000

Francis Fukuyama, Walter Russell Mead, Tyler Cowen, Adam Garfinkle, Nils Gilman, Kurt Volker, Jeffrey Winters and Charles Davidson on liberalism in 2016.

The Future of North Africa-Reports from Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Eric Brown, Sarah Feuer, Lee Smith, and Samuel Tadros discuss the prospects for lasting democracy and persistence of extremist sects in North Africa.

Reflections on Bangladesh: A Discussion with Economist and Freedom Fighter Rehman Sobhan

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Dr. Rehman Sobhan and Ambassador Husain Haqqani discuss Untranquil Recollections: The Years of Fulfilment and Bangladesh's past, present, and future.

Douglas MacArthur: American Warrior

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 23:00:00 +0000

Arthur Herman and Christopher DeMuth discuss Douglas MacArthur: American Warrior.

Federal Agency Independence and the Suppressed Role of Economists: A Discussion with Professor Joshua Wright

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Former FTC Commissioner Joshua Wright and Harold Furchtgott-Roth discuss independent agencies and solutions for promoting economic analysis.

Space and the Right to Self Defense

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:30:00 +0000

Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. Jon Kyl, Gen. Charles Jacoby and Rebeccah Heinrichs discuss missile defense strategy, Space and the Right to Self Defense report

Afghanistan: Fighting the Taliban

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 19:15:00 +0000

Amb. Hamdullah Mohib, Amb. Husain Haqqani, and Dr. Mohammad Taqi discuss the future of the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

ISIS in Iraq: The Dangers of an Unfocused Baghdad and a Disinterested White House

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Michael Pregent, Ambassador Feisal al-Istrabadi, Ret. Col. Richard Welch, and Dr. Denise Natali assess current U.S. policy toward ISIS in Iraq.

Political Mobilization of Indian Americans

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Maina Chawla Singh, Rep. Ami Bera, MD Del. Aruna Miller, MD Del. Jay Jalisi, and Shekar Narsimhan discuss political mobilization of Indian Americans.

Political Changes in Latin America: An Opportunity for U.S. Engagement?

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Robert Funk, Hector Schamis, and Amb. Jaime Daremblum discuss prospects for democratic change in Latin America.

Reconciling Free Speech and Online Civility: Newseum President and CEO Jeffrey Herbst's Proposals for a New Internet Etiquette

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Jeffrey Herbst joins Harold Furchtgott-Roth for a discussion on protecting free speech while promoting civility in Internet communications.

A Conversation on the Middle East with Congressman Adam Kinzinger

Thu, 26 May 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and journalist Josh Rogin discuss the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East at Hudson Institute.

Ten Guidelines for Real Health Care Reform

Wed, 25 May 2016 17:15:00 +0000

Jeffrey H. Anderson, Chris Jacobs, and Ramesh Ponnuru discuss health care policy alternatives for decreasing costs and expanding access to coverage.

The Less You Know, the Better You Sleep: Russia's Road to Terror and Dictatorship under Yeltsin and Putin

Fri, 20 May 2016 17:15:00 +0000

David Satter, Kevin Klose, Carl Gershman, Robert Amsterdam, Charles Davidson discuss Satter's book on Putin and the FSB's role in the 1999 apartment bombings.

Remarks by Senator Tom Cotton on Crime and Justice in America

Thu, 19 May 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) speaks on the current trends in criminal justice policy.

A Human Rights Perspective on Pakistan: A Conversation with Asma Jahangir

Wed, 18 May 2016 15:00:00 +0000

Husain Haqqani joins Asma Jahangir, Pakistan's leading human rights lawyer and activist, for an in-depth look at the current situation in Pakistan.

Kleptocracy Archive Launch

Tue, 17 May 2016 14:30:00 +0000

A launch the Kleptocracy Archive, an online database of thousands of primary source documents exposing corrupt authoritarian regimes, with Julie Davidson, Peter Podkopaev, Charles Davidson, David Satter, and Karen Dawisha.

The Middle East in Crisis: A Discussion with Senator Marco Rubio

Tue, 10 May 2016 17:30:00 +0000

Senator Marco Rubio joins Hudson Senior Fellow Michael Doran for a conversation on the Middle East.

Balancing Privacy and Security in the Age of the Internet

Wed, 04 May 2016 17:15:00 +0000

Nadine Strossen and David Rivkin debate the proper limits and obligations on governments and businesses in conducting surveillance.

Revolution 2016: Trump, Sanders, and the Need for More Human Politics

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Steve Hilton and Arthur Herman discuss the 2016 election and More Human: Designing a World Where People Come First.

Harry and Arthur: Truman, Vandenberg, and the Partnership That Created the Free World

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:30:00 +0000

Larry Haas and Arthur Herman discuss Harry and Arthur: Truman, Vandenberg, and the Partnership That Created the Free World

The Economic Impact of Rural Broadband

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:30:00 +0000

Hanns Kuttner, Shirley Bloomfield, Nancy White, Dusty Johnson, and Leo Staurulakis discuss The Economic Impact of Rural Broadband.

Why the U.S. is the Center of Software Innovation: A Discussion with Technology Entrepreneur Alan Dabbiere

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Noted technology entrepreneur Alan Dabbiere joins Harold Furchtgott-Roth to discuss American leadership in software innovation.

The Future of the European Union

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:00:00 +0000

John Fonte, Todd Huizinga, Jeremy Rabkin, Nile Gardiner, and Dalibor Rohac discuss the future of the European Union and Todd Huizinga�s new book, The New Totalitarian Temptation: Global Governance and the Crisis of Democracy in Europe.

Assessing the Obama Doctrine in the Middle East - What Next?

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +0000

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham gave remarks at a panel on the Middle East featuring Robert Satloff, Amb. Eric Edelman, Michele Dunne, and Michael Doran.

Natural Gas and American Manufacturing: Owen Kean and Arthur Herman

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Owen Kean and Arthur Herman discuss the impact of shale natural gas on the American economy.

Natural Gas and LNG Exports: W. David Montgomery and Victoria Zaretskaya

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:45:00 +0000

W. David Montgomery and Victoria Zaretskaya discuss the impact of shale natural gas on the American economy.

America's Future Natural Gas Economy: T. Boone Pickens and Arthur Herman

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:45:00 +0000

T. Boone Pickens and Arthur Herman discuss the impact of shale natural gas on the American economy

America's Future Natural Gas Economy: Natural Gas and Transportation: Gal Sitty and Timothy Jacobs

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:45:00 +0000

Gal Sitty and Timothy Jacobs discuss the impact of shale natural gas on the American economy.

Natural Gas Infrastructure and Power Grid: Richard Kruse and Michelle Bloodworth

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:30:00 +0000

Richard Kruse and Michelle Bloodworth discuss the impact of shale natural gas on the American economy.

America's Future Natural Gas Economy: Keynote Remarks by Gov. George Allen

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Gov. George Allen discusses the impact of shale natural gas on the American economy. Due to technical difficulties, the recorded audio starts ten minutes into the governor's speech.

Meaningful Tax Reform: Is a "Main Street"-Focused Alternative the Best Path Forward?

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Jeffrey H. Anderson, Kyle Pomerleau, Alan Viard, Eric Toder, and Henry Olsen discuss The Main Street Tax Plan and the best strategy for tax reform.

The Syrian War, Five Years On

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Michael Doran, Joseph Bahout, Jomana Qaddour, and Lee Smith discuss the Syrian War.

The Geopolitics of America's Shale Revolution - North America Panel: Christopher Sands and Dov Zigler

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:00:00 +0000

This conference examines how U.S. oil and natural gas exports reshaped the balance of global energy power, and features a North America panel with Christopher Sands and Dov Zigler.

The Geopolitics of America's Shale Revolution - Asia Panel: Arthur Herman and Anne Korin

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 18:00:00 +0000

This conference examines how U.S. oil and natural gas exports reshaped the balance of global energy power, and features an Asia panel with Arthur Herman and Anne Korin.

The Geopolitics of America's Shale Revolution: Congressman Mike Pompeo with Arthur Herman

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:30:00 +0000

This conference examines how U.S. oil and natural gas exports reshaped the balance of global energy power, and features remarks from Rep. Mike Pompeo.

The Geopolitics of America's Shale Revolution: Middle East Panel: Brenda Shaffer and Nikos Tsafos

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 15:45:00 +0000

This conference examines how U.S. oil and natural gas exports reshaped the balance of global energy power, and features a Middle East panel with Brenda Shaffer and Nikos Tsafos.

The Geopolitics of America's Shale Revolution - Europe Panel: Hannah Thoburn and Edward Chow

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:45:00 +0000

This conference examines how U.S. oil and natural gas exports reshaped the balance of global energy power, with the Europe panel discussion between Hannah Thoburn and Edward Chow.

The Geopolitics of America's Shale Revolution - Keynote Speech by Mark P. Mills

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:00:00 +0000

This conference examines how U.S. oil and natural gas exports reshaped the balance of global energy power, with the keynote speech by Manhattan Institute's Mark P. Mills.

China's Authoritarian Economic Model: Temporary Hiccup or in Terminal Decline?

Sun, 13 Mar 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Leland Miller, John Lee, and Eric Brown discuss the viability of the Chinese authoritarian economic model.

Egypt's Enduring Security Challenges

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosts a panel discussion with top Egypt analysts Samuel Tadros, Michael Wahid Hanna, Amy Hawthorne, and Mokhtar Awad and moderated by Eric Brown.

Space and Missile Defense Forces and Capabilities for the Warfighter: A Conversation with Lt. Gen. David Mann

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 18:30:00 +0000

Lt. Gen. David Mann, Hudson Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs, and Missile Defense Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) and Trent Franks (R-AZ) discuss the military's space and missile defense capability requirements.

Turmoil in the Persian Gulf�Are Iran and Saudi Arabia Poised for More Conflict?

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosts a panel on the burgeoning conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia with Ali Alfoneh, Michael Doran, Phillip Smyth, and Lee Smith.

The State of America's Homeland Security: Remarks by the Honorable Michael McCaul, Chairman, House Homeland Security Committee

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:30:00 +0000

Chairman Michael McCaul (House Homeland Security Committee) joins Ken Weinstein for a discussion on global terrorism and U.S. security.

The Middle East in Free Fall: The Islamic State, the Iranian Axis, and the Muslim World in Crisis

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Michael Pregent, and Lee Smith discuss how to confront the problems consuming the Middle East.

Maduro's Last Days? Venezuela's Transformative Elections

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Gustavo Coronel, Evan Ellis, Douglas Farah, Christopher Sands, and Jaime Daremblum analyze the Venezuelan election results.

Taiwan and the Future of Regional Security in the Pacific

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Seth Cropsey, Richard Fisher, and Ian Easton discuss the future of the U.S.-Taiwan alliance and tensions in the South and East China Seas.

Fighting Kleptocracy

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Ben Judah, Natalie Sedletska, Roman Borisovich, and Karen Dawisha talk kleptocracy and the West's role as a collaborator in kleptocratic governments.

The Future of India-U.S. Defense Collaboration

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:00:00 +0000

Panelists Subodh Rajendra Babu, Jayant Patil, Col. H.S. Shankar, Doug Feith, and Michael Pillsbury spoke at a Hudson Institute and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry co-hosted event on the future of India-U.S. defense collaboration.

A Century of Spectrum Overregulation and the Quest to Liberate Wireless Technologies

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Thomas Hazlett and Harold Furchtgott-Roth discusses wireless regulation, innovation, and Hazlett's forthcoming book The Political Spectrum.

The Syrian War and Terror in Europe

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Lee Smith, Benjamin Haddad, Simond de Galbert, Laure Mandeville, and Christopher Caldwell discuss the Paris attacks and the ongoing crisis in Syria.

The Strategic Implications of the Chinese Economic Slowdown

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:00:00 +0000

John Lee discusses China's economic slowdown and its implications for domestic policy and the PLA's capacity to project power.

China's Road Through Pakistan

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:15:00 +0000

A conversation on China-Pakistan relations in the era of the New Silk Road with Aparna Pande, Charles Horner, Lianchao Han, and Eric Brown.

U.S., China, and Lessons from the Fracking Boom

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute conference on China's growing energy needs and U.S.-China energy cooperation featuring policy experts from both China and the U.S. featuring David Sandalow, Jeremy Carl, and Arthur Herman

Ethanol, Methanol and China's Transportation Future

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:15:00 +0000

Hudson Institute conference on China's growing energy needs and U.S.-China energy cooperation featuring Jerry J. Fletcher and Gal Luft

U.S.-China Energy Cooperation: Lunch Session with Remarks by Gal Luft

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:45:00 +0000

Hudson Institute conference on China's growing energy needs and U.S.-China energy cooperation featuring Gal Luft

China's Energy Future: Pollution versus Energy Security

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:15:00 +0000

Hudson Institute conference on China's growing energy needs and U.S.-China energy cooperation featuring Qiang Liu, Fuqiang Yang, Damien Ma, and David Sadalow

U.S.-China Energy Cooperation: Risks, Opportunities, and Solutions

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:30:00 +0000

Remarks by Arthur Herman, Yossie Hollander, and Michael Pillsbury at the Hudson Institute conference on China's growing energy needs and U.S.-China energy cooperation featuring policy experts from both China and the U.S.

No Such Thing as a Free Gift: The Gates Foundation and the Price of Philanthropy

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 19:00:00 +0000

Linsey McGoey discusses No Such Thing as a Free Gift: The Gates Foundation and the Price of Philanthropy with William Schambra and Pablo Eisenberg

Understanding Japan's New Strategic Posture in Asia: A Conversation with Dr. Hideaki Watanabe

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosts ATLA's head commissioner, Dr. Hideaki Watanabe (Japanese Ministry of Defense), in an interview with Arthur Herman.

What Does the Latest Wave of Violence in Israel Portend? A Conversation with George Deek

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 17:00:00 +0000

George Deek, an Israeli diplomat, and Lee Smith discuss the latest eruption of violence in Israel and its impact.

What is China's Strategy in Asia? And What Should the Next American President Do About It?

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 17:15:00 +0000

Dan Blumenthal, Jacqueline Deal, Mark Stokes, and Michael Pillsbury discuss what to expect in Chinese strategy in the coming years.

Warfighting at Sea: What Has Changed Since the Falklands War of 1982

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:15:00 +0000

Rear Admiral Chris Parry and Arthur Herman discuss the nature of modern conflicts at sea and the Falklands War.

Cautionary Lessons from Canada's Spectrum Policy: Canada's Pursuit of Wireless Competition through Exclusionary Auction Rules

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:15:00 +0000

Paul Beaudry and Harold Furchtgott-Roth discuss Canada's attempts to promote wireless competition through exclusionary spectrum auction rules.

Crime, Kleptocracy, and Politics: Developments in Modern Russia

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Mark Galeotti and Charles Davidson discuss corruption and organized crime in Russian domestic politics and its influence on U.S.-Russia relations

Sharpening the Spear: Report Release on the Future of the Aircraft Carrier

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Rep. Randy Forbes, Seth Cropsey, Bryan McGrath, Tim Walton, Bryan McGrath, Ronald O�Rourke, and Robert Martinage spoke on Hudson's Center for American Seapower's new report on the importance of the carrier in American military strategy.

Crossroads in Caracas: Strategic Considerations for the U.S.

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Jaime Daremblum, Gustavo Coronel, Anibal Romero, Gerver Torres, and Ruben M. Perina discuss Nicolas Maduro and Venezuela's fate.

Xi Jinping's Visit: What It Means for Taiwan

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Seth Cropsey, Michael Pillsbury, Mark Stokes, and Ian Easton discuss the impact and result of Xi's visit and what it means for Taiwan.

Does Putin's Move on Syria Make Russia the New Middle East Power Broker?

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Lee Smith, Michael Doran, Tony Badran, and Hannah Thoburn discuss Putin's power play in Syria and the balance of international power in the Middle East.

Can Iran Inspect Itself?: IAEA Side Agreements and the Iran Nuclear Deal

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 17:00:00 +0000

David Albright, Omri Ceren, Michael Doran, and Lee Smith discuss separate arrangements between Iran and IAEA, the JCPOA, and nuclear nonproliferation.

China Looks at the West: A Book Discussion with Christopher Ford

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Congressman Randy Forbes, Christopher Ford, Elbridge Colby, Maochun Yu, and Michael Pillsbury discuss China Looks at the West and Sino-U.S. relations.

50 Years After the 1965 War: What Has Changed in India-Pakistan Relations?

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Stephen Cohen, Shuja Nawaz, and Col. John Gill (Ret.) join Amb. Husain Haqqani to discuss the roots and legacy of the 1965 India-Pakistan War..

Why is Qassem Suleimani Smiling? The Iran Deal and Sanctions Relief for Terrorists

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Lee Smith, Derek Harvey, Jack Keane and Michael Pregent discuss the danger of sanctions relief for terrorists like Qassem Suleimani in the Iran Deal.

China's Missiles and the Implications for the United States

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Rebeccah Heinrichs moderates a discussion of China's expanding missile arsenal featuring Trey Obering, Dean Cheng, Mark Schneider, and Bryan Clark.

Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare: An Evolving Challenge

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Samantha Ravich hosts a cyber warfare conference featuring Mike Rogers, Juan Zarate, Steven Chabinsky, Mark Dubowitz, Michael Hsieh, and Mark Tucker.

Can the P5+1's Vienna Deal Prevent an Iranian Nuclear Breakout?

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:15:00 +0000

Senator Tom Cotton, Michael Doran, Lee Smith, William Tobey, and Hillel Fradkin discuss the Iran nuclear deal.

Europe at Sea: Mediterranean and Baltic Security Challenges

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 14:00:00 +0000

Rear Admiral Chris Parry and Seth Cropsey discuss European maritime challenges.

Dialogues on American Foreign Policy and World Affairs: Senator John McCain and Walter Russell Mead

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:15:00 +0000

Senator John McCain and Walter Russell Mead discuss American foreign policy and world affairs at Hudson Institute.

Is the Era of a Vibrant, Innovative Internet Coming to a Close?: A Discussion with Senator Deb Fischer on Internet Regulation

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:30:00 +0000

Senator Deb Fischer joins Harold Furchtgott-Roth for a discussion on Internet regulation and the FCC.

The Future of Egypt: A Somalia on the Nile or a Stable, Robust U.S. Ally in the Region?

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 16:45:00 +0000

Samuel Tadros, Mokhtar Awad, Jantzen Garnett, and Lee Smith discuss Egypt's future.

Collaborative Governance and Security: A Stronger Internet for the Future

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Kathy Brown, president of the Internet Society, and Harold Furchtgott-Roth discuss the future of Internet governance and security.

Can Defense Export Control Reform Save the Pacific Pivot?

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:45:00 +0000

Brandt Pasco, Christopher Wall, Ado Machida, and Arthur Herman discuss arms export rules and defense technology collaboration with Asian allies.

The Antitrust Division's Devaluation of Standard-Essential Patents

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:00:00 +0000

J. Gregory Sidak joins Harold Furchtgott-Roth for a conversation on current state of SEP regulation.

Strategic Failure: A Book Discussion with Mark Moyar

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Mark Moyar and Arthur Herman discuss Strategic Failure, a book on American foreign policy and national security strategy under President Obama.

On the Road to the Incentive Auction

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Howard Symons and Harold Furchtgott-Roth discuss the status of the FCC's spectrum incentive auction.

Trade in the Americas: TPP Challenges and the Future of Free Trade

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Mack McLarty, Armando González, Evan Ellis, and Jaime Daremblum discuss the failure of fast track and the future of free trade.

Turkey, the Kurds, and the Middle East: What the Turkish Elections Portend for the Region's Future

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Amb. James Jeffrey, Tolga Tanis, Gonul Tol, Eric Brown and Lee Smith discuss the Turkish election results and the Kurds' growing political power.

Underestimated: Our Not So Peaceful Nuclear Future

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Lee Smith hosts Henry Sokolski, Tod Lindberg, and Dov Zakheim for a conversation on the importance of nonproliferation policy strategy.

Island-Building in the Spratlys: Challenging the International Order in the South China Sea

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:00:00 +0000

Patrick Cronin, Paul Giarra, and Michael Frodl joined Hudson Senior Fellow Seth Cropsey for a discussion on the roots of the current situation, its strategic and commercial implications, and U.S. policy options to balance this challenge to the international order.

Argentina's Politics: Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's Center for Latin American Studies and B'nai B'rith International hosted Hector Schamis, Gustavo Perednik, and Rut Diamint for a discussion about the political and economic challenges facing Argentina.

The Healthcare Excise Tax: A Bipartisan Discussion

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Robert E. Andrew moderated a discussion with Tevi Troy, Bill Samuel, Paul Howard, and Paul N. Van de Water on the implications of the excise tax for employer health plans in both the public and private sectors, as well as its impact on labor unions.

Iran's Missile Program

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a conversation with Representative Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Dr. David Cooper, Michael Eisenstadt, and Dr. Thomas Karako on the extent of Iran's missile program and its relationship to Iran's nuclear program.

The Consequences of the Emerging American-Iranian Nuclear Deal

Tue, 26 May 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute and the Rabin Chair Forum of George Washington University hosted a lunchtime discussion questions surrounding the U.S.-Iranian "Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action" (JCPOA) with Senior Fellow Lee Smith and Efraim Inbar, director of Bar-Ilan University's Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies.

King v. Burwell: What Next for Obamacare? A Discussion with Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.

Thu, 21 May 2015 16:30:00 +0000

Senator Bill Cassidy and Tevi Troy discuss the fate of the ACA in relation to King v. Burwell and alternative plans including the Patient Freedom Act.

National Security, Privacy, and Renewing the USA PATRIOT Act

Wed, 13 May 2015 16:30:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas, a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, for a conversation on the enduring relevance of the USA PATRIOT Act intelligence programs.

Clear and Present Danger: Confronting the Cyber Threat from Russia and China

Tue, 12 May 2015 15:30:00 +0000

Former Congressman Mike Rogers joined Senior Fellow Arthur Herman for a conversation on the scope of the threat of cyberattacks from the Russia and China and how the U.S. should respond.

The Future of the Himalayas Part 2

Fri, 08 May 2015 16:40:00 +0000

Part 2 includes Security and Politics Session.

The Future of the Himalayas Part 1

Fri, 08 May 2015 14:30:00 +0000

Part 1 includes Keynote Session and Climate, Economics, and Culture Session.

Fueling American Growth: How Energy Independence Will Power Our Transportation Future Part 2

Thu, 07 May 2015 19:00:00 +0000

Part 4 includes Panel II: Creating a Common Market in Future Fuels

The Islamic State's Religious Cleansing and the Urgency of a Strategic Response Part 4

Thu, 07 May 2015 19:00:00 +0000

Part 4 includes Panel II: Policy Solutions: Protection and Reconstruction or Resettlement for Christians and Vulnerable Minorities

Fueling American Growth: How Energy Independence Will Power Our Transportation Future Part 2

Thu, 07 May 2015 17:30:00 +0000

Part 3 includes a presentation by lunch session speaker Scott Segal

The Islamic State's Religious Cleansing and the Urgency of a Strategic Response Part 3

Thu, 07 May 2015 17:15:00 +0000

Part 3: The Importance of Grand Strategy with Walter Russell Mead

The Islamic State's Religious Cleansing and the Urgency of a Strategic Response Part 2

Thu, 07 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Part 2 includes remarks by featured speaker, His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan

Fueling American Growth: How Energy Independence Will Power Our Transportation Future Part 2

Thu, 07 May 2015 15:30:00 +0000

Part 2 includes Panel I: The Coming Revolution in American Vehicle Transportation

The Islamic State's Religious Cleansing and the Urgency of a Strategic Response Part 1

Thu, 07 May 2015 14:00:00 +0000

Part 1 includes welcoming remarks by Kenneth Weinstein and Nina Shea and Panel I: Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity

Fueling American Growth: How Energy Independence Will Power Our Transportation Future Part 1

Thu, 07 May 2015 14:00:00 +0000

Part 1 includes keynote speech delivered by John Hofmeister, the former president of Shell Oil Company.

21st Century Sims: Innovation, Education, and Leadership for the Modern Era

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:00:00 +0000

Hudson Center for American Seapower Director Dr. Seth Cropsey and Deputy Director Bryan McGrath joined LCDR Armstrong to discuss Sims, Armstrong's previous work on A.T. Mahan, and why continuing to evaluate the wisdom of these men is critical to America's maritime future.

The Global Magnitsky Act: Ending Impunity for Human Rights Abusers

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 22:00:00 +0000

To address the current impetus for expanding the Magnitsky Act, Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion including Charles Davidson, Congressman James McGovern (D-MA), Kyle Parker and Bill Browder, author of "Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice."

What's Wrong with the Proposed Nuclear Deal with Iran?

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a lunchtime panel of experts to discuss the Obama administration's Iran policy. Senior Fellow Lee Smith moderated a panel featuring Michael Doran, Matthew Kroenig, and David Samuels.

The Legacy of the Hong Kong Democracy Protests

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's Center for Chinese Strategy hosted a conversation with David Feith, Hong Kong-based editorial page writer for The Wall Street Journal, and Libby Liu, president of Radio Free Asia, to examine the legacy of the Hong Kong protests, the future of uncensored media, and the democracy movement.

Boko Haram, the Islamic State's West African Franchise

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +0000

To assess the humanitarian situation in Nigeria and the global security implications of an alliance between two of the world's deadliest terror groups, Hudson Institute's Center for Religious Freedom Director Nina Shea hosted a discussion with Bukky Shonibare and Emmanuel Ogebe.

How Should the U.S. Roll Back and Defeat the Islamic State?

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:30:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a panel of experts, moderated by Lee Smith and featuring Michael Doran, Kimberly Kagan, Michael Pregent, and Joel Rayburn, who witnessed the 2007 surge up close and will assess both the nature of the current Sunni insurgency and the options going forward.

Prospects for Christians in the Path of Persecution

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:30:00 +0000

In the aftermath of the latest and most significant assault on Coptic Christians since Muslim Brotherhood supporters attacked scores of Coptic churches in August 2013 after the overthrow of President Morsi, this panel examines how the growing IS threat in northern Africa affect Christian communities in the region.

Dialogues on American Strategy and Statesmanship: Senator Tom Cotton and Walter Russell Mead

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:30:00 +0000

With this event, Hudson Institute is pleased to inaugurate its Dialogues on American Strategy and Statesmanship, a major new initiative moderated by Distinguished Scholar Walter Russell Mead, one of America's leading analysts of international affairs.

American Broadband Under Title II

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute welcomed two leading observers of the communications industry to address Title II and related issues: Scott Cleland of Precursor and former FCC Commissioner and Hudson Senior Fellow Robert McDowell. Hudson Senior Fellow Harold Furchtgott-Roth moderated the discussion.

Ten Years After the Assassination of Rafik Hariri: the Fate of Lebanon and the Future of the Middle East

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Senior Fellows Lee Smith and Michael Doran joined Tony Badran of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Hussain Abdul Hussain, Washington bureau chief for al-Rai (Kuwait) to discuss how Lebanon's fate may shape the region for years to come.

Falling Oil Prices: Assessing the Economic, Political, and Geopolitical Impact

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 15:30:00 +0000

To address what a new era of $50-60 a barrel oil will mean for the world's global balance of energy power, Hudson Institute hosted a panel of experts led by Anne Korin, co-director of the Institute for Analysis of Global Security and senior advisor to the U.S. Energy Security Council; Dov Zigler, Financial Markets Economist at Scotiabank; and Matt Leggett, Energy Policy Counsel at the U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee, moderated by Hudson Fellow Arthur Herman.

Is Mexico's Peña Nieto Already a Spent Force or Can He Turn Things Around?

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a panel to address such questions as: How can Peña Nieto turn things around? Is it already too late?

The Impact of Mobile Connectivity and Big Data on the Network Economy

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

In this discussion hosted by Hudson Institute, Professor Swati Bhatt of Princeton University argues that connectivity and big data stimulate cooperation rather than competition in the network economy.

The Hundred-Year Marathon: China's Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Representative J. Randy Forbes and Senior Fellow Husain Haqqani on the implications of a China-led world order and the policy options the U.S. should implement while developing its own competitiveness strategy.

A Handful of Bullets: How the Murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Still Menaces the Peace

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted author Harlan Ullman for a discussion of his new book and the solutions he offers for creating a more stable world order.

The State and Future of Egypt's Islamists

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion on the future of Egypt's Islamists and Tadros's two new reports featuring Mokhtar Awad of the Center for American Progress, William McCants of the Brookings Institution, and Eric Trager of the Washington Institute. Samuel Tadros moderated the discussion.

Time to Restore a Constitutional Congress

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:30:00 +0000

Hudson Institute Distinguished Fellow Christopher DeMuth discussed his path-breaking article on this subject-"A Constitutional Congress?"-with a panel including former Senator Don Nickles of Oklahoma. Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Arthur Herman moderated the discussion.

Securing Defense Technology in a Globalized Marketplace

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Beth McCormick shared her unparalleled knowledge of the needs and means to protect this vital aspect of the nation's security and strategic posture. Hudson Senior Fellow Arthur Herman moderated the event.

Immigration After Executive Action: A Symposium on Reform

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's John Fonte joined Michael Barone, Mark Krikorian, Andrew C. McCarthy, Alex Nowrasteh, and George F. Will to discuss the many facets of immigration reform.

Putin's Kleptocracy: Who Owns Russia?

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's Kleptocracy Initiative (KI) hosted a discussion with Karen Dawisha on the origins of Russia's kleptocracy. Professor Dawisha exposes the origins of modern Russian corruption, presenting extensive new evidence about the links among ex-KGB officers, businessmen, and organized crime in the early 1990s before Putin became president.

Bipartisan Energy Policy: The Solution or the Problem?

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a debate on the feasibility of bipartisan energy policy in the 114th Congress and the likely paths forward. Hudson Institute Visiting Fellow Lee Lane moderated a panel with Professor Grossman featuring Hudson Institute Distinguished Fellow Christopher DeMuth and NERA Economic Consulting Senior Vice President W. David Montgomery.

The Race Against ISIS: Efforts to Preserve Ancient Christian Culture in the Middle East

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's Center for Religious Freedom hosted Dr. Marogy for a presentation on the current situation in Iraq and her foundation's efforts to train clergy from Middle Eastern Churches to protect and preserve ancient Church documents and chronicle contemporary events and human rights abuses.

Crony Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's Kleptocracy Initiative (KI) hosted a discussion moderated by KI Executive Director Charles Davidson on the sources and implications of China's kleptocracy.

Crony Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's Kleptocracy Initiative (KI) hosted a discussion moderated by KI Executive Director Charles Davidson on the sources and implications of China's kleptocracy.

Winning Asia: Why is the United States Struggling?

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:30:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on America's waning influence in the region.

The Struggle for Pakistan

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

On Thursday, November 20th, Hudson Institute hosted a conversation with Dr. Ayesha Jalal about her new book The Struggle for Pakistan: Muslim Homeland and Global Politics. The discussion was moderated by Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute Director for South and Central Asia and former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States.

Weighing the Costs and Benefits of a Prospective U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Given what is known about the status of Iran's nuclear program and the concessions already made to Iran, how will any prospective agreement affect American interests and our allies in the Middle East? Will it, as President Obama has suggested, spur a new beneficial geopolitical equilibrium balancing traditional allies, like Israel and Saudi Arabia, against a longtime adversary? Or would an agreement likely empower an expansionist Iranian regime and further destabilize one of the world's most volatile regions?

Pakistan and Its Military

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Professor T.V. Paul, author of The Warrior State: Pakistan in the Contemporary World. Professor Aqil Shah, author of The Army and Democracy: Military Politics in Pakistan, was unable to join the discussion due to illness. Professor T.V. Paul and Ambassador Husain Haqqani assessed the current scenario unfolding on the Indian subcontinent.

Turmoil in the Eastern Mediterranean: A View from America's Allies

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000

Professor Inbar analyzed the strategic implications of increased Russian presence and Turkish activism in the Mediterranean, growing terrorist movements in the Middle East, burgeoning regional conflict over energy, and the emergence of a Cypriot-Greek-Israeli security partnership. Seth Cropsey, Hudson Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for American Seapower, moderated the subsequent discussion.

The Future of the Middle East: Regional Scenarios Beyond the Obama Years

Sun, 09 Nov 2014 17:30:00 +0000

The Middle East is undergoing profound transformations. As borders shift, alliances form and dissolve, and Iran pursues its nuclear program, policymakers must look beyond the final two years of the Obama administration. Shmuel Bar, Michael Doran, Hillel Fradkin, and Lee Smith explore U.S. policy in the Middle East with respect to future regional strategy.

The Historical Split Between Charity and Philanthropy

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

We commissioned the first thoroughgoing historical monograph on this topic from Benjamin Soskis, a Fellow at George Mason's Center for Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy and Policy. To discuss this major addition to the scholarship on philanthropy and civil society, we assembled a distinguished panel, including Case Western Reserve Professor David Hammack, Patty Stonesifer, formerly of the Gates Foundation, and Scott Walter of the Capital Research Center. Hudson Institute Senior Fellow William Schambra moderated.

Can the Obama Administration's ISIS Strategy Work?

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Can the administration now make good its mistakes and repair the damage? Will a strategy limited to coalition aerial bombardment and ancillary assistance to local fighters be sufficient to "degrade and destroy" ISIS, or are the U.S. military officials and regional allies who argue that ground troops will be required correct? In either case, to what extent are longstanding, region-wide issues - like the anti-Sunni policies pushed by Iranian assets in Iraq and Syria - a fundamental obstacle to complete success against ISIS? To address these and other directly related questions of Middle East strategy and diplomacy, Hudson Institute hosted a timely discussion on Oct 17 with Lee Smith, Andrew J. Tabler, Michael Pregent, and Hussain Abdul-Hussain.

The Economics of Net Neutrality

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Network neutrality regulation, currently under consideration by the Federal Communications Commission, could have substantial economic effects on the Internet and investment in Internet infrastructure.On Oct 1st, Hudson Institute's Center for the Economics of the Internet welcomed Professor Tom Hazlett of Clemson University to discuss the potential impact of network neutrality regulation. Harold Furchtgott-Roth, Hudson Institute senior fellow and director of the Center for the Economics of the Internet, moderated the discussion.

Vladimir Putin and Russia's Increasingly Aggressive Nuclear Threat

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:00:00 +0000

What are Putin's aims? What do these actions portend for the state of U.S. nuclear deterrence, arms control treaties, and the nuclear-free movement which President Barack Obama, among others, has championed? How should the U.S., NATO and Ukraine respond? Hudson Institute fellows Andrei Piontkovsky and William Schneider, Jr. and Roland Freudenstein, Deputy Director and Head of Research at the Wilfred Martens Centre for European Studies, discuss the ominous implications of Putin's actions. Hudson Institute President and CEO Kenneth Weinstein moderated the panel.

Creating Clarity For Nonprofits

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute and Public Citizen presented the recent results of a bipartisan poll asking voters across the country what their opinions are on clearer rules for political activity and the relationship between changing IRS rules and free speech. Pollsters Celinda Lake, of Lake Research Partners, a Democratic polling firm, and Robert Carpenter, of Chesapeake Beach Consulting, a Republican polling firm, presented the poll results. Also joining the panel was John Tyler, General Counsel for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, a leading foundation focused on education and entrepreneurship, and Lisa Gilbert, Director of Congress Watch at Public Citizen, a nonprofit that works to ensure all citizens have a voice in the nation's capital. Hudson Institute's William Schambra moderated the discussion.

India and the United States: Will a Strategic Partnership Emerge?

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000

On September 24th, Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion on security, political, and economic relations between India and the United States. Moderated by Hudson Institute Director for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Husain Haqqani, the expert panel featured Bruce Riedel and Tanvi Madan of the Brookings Institution, Alyssa Ayres of the Council on Foreign Relations, Sadanand Dhume of the American Enterprise Institute, and Ambassador Pradeep Kapur.

Can Argentina Survive Cristina? Part 2

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:45:00 +0000

Panel 2: When Sovereigns Violate the Rule of Law includes presentations by Otto Reich, Richard Samp, and Dennis Hranitzky

Can Argentina Survive Cristina? Part 1

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Panel 1: Short Term and Long Term Implications of Argentina's Default includes presentations by Nicol's Ducotï¿½, Sebastian Saiegh, and Juan Carlos Hidalgo

WhereAreOurGirls? Escaped Schoolgirl Shares Her Account of Boko Haram Abduction

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Nina Shea, director of Hudson Institute's Center for Religious Freedom, moderated a panel with escaped schoolgirl Saa and international human rights lawyer Emmanuel Ogebe to discuss the ongoing violence of Boko Haram.

A Conversation with Representative Anna Eshoo

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Rep. Eshoo shared her thoughts on important issues facing America's technology economy in a conversation with former FCC Commissioner and Hudson Institute Visiting Fellow Robert McDowell.

Children of Misery: Guns and Gangs in Central America

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Ambassador and Director of the Center of Latin American Studies Jaime Daremblum moderated a discussion with noted regional experts that examined the underlying social, economic, and political environment fueling gang activity in Central America.

How Much is the Internet Worth to the U.S. Economy?

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's Center for the Economics of the Internet hosted a seminar featuring Harold Furchtgott-Roth and Jeffrey Li to discuss the implications of their new report and what lessons policymakers should draw from the report's findings.

What About Jordan: Does Regional Crisis Threaten the Security of a Longstanding American Ally?

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Lee Smith hosted an expert panel featuring Faysal Itani, Salameh Nematt, and David Schenker for a discussion about the present state and future prospects of Jordan and its central role in American Middle East policy.

Which Poses the Bigger Threat to U.S. National Security: Iran or Non-State Sunni Extremism?

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Lee Smith moderated an expert panel featuring Michael Doran, Hillel Fradkin, and Brian Katulis to discuss whether non-state Sunni extremism or Iran constitutes the major strategic threat to American interests in the region.

"Call for Transnational Jihad" Book Discussion with Arif Jamal

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:00:00 +0000

Arif Jamal joined Husain Haqqani, Hudson senior fellow and former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, to discuss Lashkar-e-Taiba and other radical Islamist groups in Pakistan.

Release of the Giving USA 2014 Annual Report

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal and Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy joined forces to host Indiana University's Patrick M. Rooney, Ph.D., a member of the team that researches and writes Giving USA, to discuss the questions raised by the latest numbers.

The Solution to the Cyprus Problem: Famagusta, Energy, and Public Relations

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:30:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted an important conversation with Alexis Galanos, Mayor of the city of Famagusta, who shared his unique perspective on current and future prospects for the reunification of Cyprus.

Whither Taiwanization?

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted Bruce Jacobs, a distinguished Australian scholar and longtime student of Taiwan, who provided a valuable perspective on how Taiwan and the cross-straits situation are regarded in his part of the world.

India-U.S. Ties Under Narendra Modi

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a talk by Commodore C. Uday Bhaskar, Distinguished Fellow of the Society for Policy Studies moderated by Director for the Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia, Aparna Pande, to disucss crucial issues confronting Washington and New Delhi.

North American Energy Infrastructure: Will Congress Act?

Thu, 29 May 2014 13:00:00 +0000

With ongoing questions surrounding the adequacy of energy infrastructure and the Keystone XL pipeline still on hold, Hudson Institute hosted a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Representative Gene Green (D-TX-29).

'Fighting to the End: The Pakistan Army's Way of War' Book Talk

Wed, 28 May 2014 17:00:00 +0000

To discuss Fighting to the End in the context of Pakistan, its army, and the U.S.-Pakistan relationship, Hudson Institute hosted a book talk with Dr. Fair, assistant professor in the Peace and Securities Studies program at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service.

The Current State of U.S.-Taiwan Security Relations

Thu, 22 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a panel of experts, featuring Michael Pillsbury, Mark Stokes, and Michael Auslin, to discuss the current status of U.S.-Taiwan relations and what the U.S. should be doing to ensure Taiwan's security.

Egypt After Sisi's Election: Greater Domestic Turmoil or Stability and Growth?

Fri, 16 May 2014 17:30:00 +0000

Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Lee Smith moderated a panel with Hudson Institute colleague Samuel Tadros and Mokhtar Awad on the the future of Sisi's Egypt.

A Survivor's Account of Boko Haram's Religious Cleansing in Nigeria

Tue, 13 May 2014 18:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion addressing the recent attacks of Boko Haram and necessary steps by the international community to reverse and halt the rising trend of extremist violence this group has come to represent.

Challenges to Democracy in Latin America

Thu, 08 May 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute's Center for Latin American Studies and the Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis hosted a discussion of the challenges to democracy in Latin America.

The Internet and IP Rights: Friends or Foes?

Thu, 01 May 2014 17:00:00 +0000

To explore whether the Internet and intellectual property are friends or foes, the Center for the Economics of Internet hosted a seminar with Professor Adam Mossoff of the George Mason Law School.

Notes from Underground: Book Discussion with Roger Scruton

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 23:00:00 +0000

Hudson Distinguished fellow Christopher DeMuth moderated a talk with special guests Roger Scruton, Petr Gandalovic and John O'Sullivan on Notes from Underground, Scruton's book set in the last years of communist Czechoslovakia.

Philanthropy for Civil Society in Pakistan

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:00:00 +0000

The Center for Global Prosperity hosted a discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing civil society organizations in Pakistan with Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Chairman of the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy and Dr. Mirza Jahani, C.E.O. of the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A.

The Wrong Enemy: America in Afghanistan 2001-2014 Book Discussion with Carlotta Gall

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 17:15:00 +0000

Writer and analyst Dr. Mohammad Taqi joined Carlotta Gall to discuss her book and the US-Pakistan relationship in an event moderated by Hudson Senior Fellow Husain Haqqani.

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Renewed Interest After Ukraine?

Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Hudson Senior Fellow Chris Sands moderated a panel discussion with Bruno MaÃ§Ã£es, Rod Hunter, Tom Duerterberg and Jeff Gedmin on the implications of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Agreement, especially after the crisis in Ukraine.

The Future of internet Governance: A Discussion with ICANN's CEO, Head of the NTIA, and More

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:00:00 +0000

The Center for the Economics of the Internet welcomed Lawrence Strickling, Fadi ChehadÃ©, Robert M. McDowell, and Ambassador Daniel A. Sepulveda to discuss the ICANN decision and its future consequences for the evolution of internet governance.

Ukraine: Crisis for Central Europe and the Transatlantic Alliance: Opening Remarks, Report from the Maidan and Keynote Speech

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Opening remarks by Ken Weinstein and John O'Sullivan, Report from the Maidan by David Satter, and keynote speeches by GyÃ¶rgy SzpÃ¡ry and Paula Dobriansky.

Ukraine: Crisis for Central Europe and the Transatlantic Alliance: Central Europe: Cooperation in a Cold Climate

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Marion Smith, Tamas Fellegi, Janusz Bugajski, Vladimir Vladimirovich Kara-Murza, Irena Chalupa, Bartolomiej Nowak, A. Wess Mitchell discuss the effects of the Ukraine Crisis in Central Europe.

Ukraine: Crisis for Central Europe and the Transatlantic Alliance: Who's got the Energy? Who Knows the Score?

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0000

John O'Sullivan, Seth Cropsey and Kevin Close discuss the role of energy in the Ukraine Crisis.

Ukraine: Crisis for Central Europe and the Transatlantic Alliance: Russia, Europe and America

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Richard Weitz, Andrew C. Kuchins, Julie Smith and Richard Fontaine make up the panel that discussed the implications of the Ukraine Crisis on the relations between Russia, Europe and America.

Does the Obama Administration Have a Middle East Policy?

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute senior fellow Lee Smith moderated a panel with Hillel Fradkin, Adam Garfinkle, Robert Satloff, and Tamara Cofman Wittes which discussed whether or not the Obama White House has a real strategy for the Middle East.

A Book Discussion of The Idealist: Jeffrey Sachs and the Quest to End Poverty

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a book discussion of The Idealist: Jeffrey Sachs and the Quest to End Poverty with its author, Nina Munk, and co-moderators Pablo Eisenberg and William Schambra.

The United States, Iran, and the Post-Geneva Middle East: What's Next After the Joint Plan of Action Is Implemented?

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Hudson Institute hosted a panel with Lee Smith, Ray Takeyh, Hillel Fradkin and Michael Doran for a discussion of the Joint Plan of Action, Iran, and the future of American security policy in the Middle East.