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Hudson Institute

Founded in 1961 by strategist Herman Kahn, Hudson Institute challenges conventional thinking and helps manage strategic transitions through interdisciplinary studies in defense, international relations, economics, energy, technology, culture, and law. Hudson seeks to guide policymakers and global leaders in government and business through a robust program of publications, conferences, policy briefings, and recommendations.

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01:06:23

Strategic Realignments: The Middle East After the...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Senior Fellow and Director of Hudson Institute’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East Michael Doran, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker, and Center for Security Policy Senior Analyst David Wurmser will discuss the shifting dynamics in the Middle East following the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in an event moderated by Research Fellow Zineb Riboua. They will examine how Israel’s decision to act independently has impacted its relationship with the United States,

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00:33:34

Gazan Humanitarian Foundation Chairman Johnnie Moore...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/07/25

As reports emerge of widespread starvation in Gaza and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steven Witkoff works to negotiate the creation of a humanitarian corridor, Nina Shea will interview Reverend Johnnie Moore, the executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The foundation, backed by both Israel and the United States, has been distributing food aid to Gazans since May. Notably, GHF staff have denied the media narrative that Israeli Defense Forces personnel have killed Gazans

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01:59:12

Achieving Adaptable Scale: Fielding Military...

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2025/07/24

Despite more than a decade of reforms to the United States Department of Defense’s acquisition processes, the Pentagon still struggles to field systems that take advantage of new technologies at the pace and scale routinely seen in commercial products and services. Procurement officials have sought to improve results within the current framework. But the DoD budgeting process often hinders their ability to reallocate funding from failing programs to those that address real operational

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01:04:22

Building a Flexible Force Modular Weapons and the...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/07/21

The Pentagon, defense companies, and think tanks all conclude that the United States’ weapons inventories are woefully inadequate for a war with China. But manufacturers cannot surge production of today’s exquisite munitions because these weapons depend on specialized components and techniques. Yet contrary to this popular wisdom, Ukrainian forces have found that weapons stockpiled in large numbers are often rendered obsolete by enemy countermeasures before the stockpile is depleted.A recent Hudson

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00:53:50

Tokyo as a Window for Global Japan: A Conversation...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/07/21

As a global trade and technology leader, Tokyo is a hub for international investment, innovative startups, and forward-thinking social and mobility infrastructure while Japan adapts to shifting demographic, immigration, and tourism trends.Hudson’s Japan Chair will welcome Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike to give a keynote speech on the city’s role in Japanese engagement with the United States and the wider world. Following her address, the governor will sit down for a fireside chat with Japan Chair

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00:32:11

Senator Marsha Blackburn on AI, Online Safety, and...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Hudson’s Center for the Economics of the Internet will welcome Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to speak about pressing digital safety issues facing Congress. With Senior Fellow Harold Furchtgott-Roth, she will discuss artificial intelligence and protecting creators, the Kids Online Safety Act, the Open App Markets Act, and comprehensive data privacy.

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01:01:40

Politics, Loyalty, and Survival: A Conversation with...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Journalist and author Salena Zito will join Hudson Senior Fellow Paul Sracic to discuss her new book Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland. Zito’s work offers insight into the communities and cultural forces driving American politics during President Donald Trump’s campaign for reelection and in the wake of the assassination attempt at his Butler, Pennsylvania, rally. Drawing on years of on-the-ground reporting, she explores the

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01:09:29

Countering Communist Cyborgs: China’s Dystopian AI...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Artificial intelligence is widely recognized as this century’s critical technology. The nation that leads in AI computational power, innovation, and diffusion will determine the primary application of the technology—either in defense of freedom and individual liberty or in service of autocracy and tyranny. As the United States and the Chinese Communist Party compete to dominate AI, robotics is also emerging as a field of critical strategic value. From automated manufacturing to self-driving cars to

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00:54:54

The Iranian Regime Under Pressure: What’s Next?

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2025/07/15

Operation Midnight Hammer, the United States’ recent strike against Iranian nuclear infrastructure, and Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, which dismantled Iran’s covert infrastructure and paved the way for the US attack, have forced the Islamic Republic into a new phase of strategic decision-making.Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei now faces difficult choices. He needs to weigh Iran’s long-term ambitions for regional power against the risks of deeper military escalation and the threat of growing unrest

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00:44:14

Drone Warfare and Securing America’s Military Against...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/07/15

In Operation Spiderweb, Ukrainian forces smuggled drones deep into Russia and used them to attack grounded aircraft. This tested a fundamental assumption about warfare: that physical distance from the frontline can guarantee safety from enemy strikes. Asymmetric warfare, waged with capabilities such as long-range drones, can change the strategic fundamentals of a conflict at relatively low human and material cost. American military planners now face the urgent question of how to secure installations

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00:59:42

Next Steps in US-China Great Power Competition with...

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2025/07/15

As the Trump administration and 119th Congress recalibrate the United States’ foreign policy and national security approach, they need to maintain strategic clarity about the danger that an unchecked Chinese Communist Party would pose to US global leadership and the American homeland. From critical supply chains and artificial intelligence to nuclear deterrence, competition with China has developed into a new cold war. Amid this great power competition, policymakers in Washington have a heightened

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00:57:26

Israel’s Economic Resilience after October 7:...

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2025/07/09

Israel’s Minister of Economic Affairs Noach Hacker will join Hudson’s Michael Doran for a discussion on how Israel has fortified its economic foundations for moments of extreme crisis. Amid relentless conflict and regional instability, Israel’s economy has defied expectations, showing remarkable stability and adaptability.As confidence in Israel’s strategic trajectory grows, the country is poised for a new phase of economic expansion. Doran and Hacker will explore how Israel has built an economy

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00:59:15

After Midnight Hammer: The State of Iran’s Nuclear...

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2025/07/02

Institute for Science and International Security Founder and President David Albright, one of the leading experts on the Iranian nuclear program, will join Hudson’s Michael Doran for a fireside chat. They will discuss the state of Iran’s nuclear ambitions following Operations Rising Lion and Midnight Hammer and how the United States, Israel, and their regional partners can capitalize on Iran’s weakened state to promote long-term peace and stability.

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01:07:29

Investing in Africa

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/06/25

The Trump administration has vowed to make commercial engagement the centerpiece of a new United States policy toward Africa. Prioritizing “trade, not aid” in the US-Africa relationship is not a new idea. But previous administrations have tried and failed to make the pivot.Success will require a deeper commitment and understanding of the African investment landscape. Hudson’s Joshua Meservey will host a panel of investors with decades of collective experience in Africa. They will reflect on their

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01:33:42

An Afrikaner Perspective on US–South Africa Relations

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/06/24

The Afrikaner community of South Africa has received significant news coverage in the United States since President Donald Trump announced he would grant members of the group refugee status. This and other issues related to the Afrikaners have been key stressors in the US–South Africa relationship and were major points of discussion between Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their recent meeting in the Oval Office.Join Senior Fellow Joshua Meservey for a panel discussion with

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00:57:36

Colombia’s Critical Moment: A Conversation with...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/06/17

The recent assassination attempt against senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay and subsequent violence highlight Colombia’s deepening political polarization—a trend exacerbated by President Gustavo Petro’s divisive rhetoric and governing approach.Petro’s confrontational approach has met significant legislative opposition, with Colombia’s Congress voting down several structural reforms. Recently, the Colombian Senate blocked Petro’s proposed national referendum on labor laws, though

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01:02:26

Risky Business: How Chinese Companies Use Hong Kong...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/06/11

The Chinese Communist Party is using Hong Kong as a financial gateway to evade the United States’ sanctions and funnel global investment to mainland companies. Chinese firms increasingly list themselves on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, often to avoid the scrutiny required by US markets. This means that American investors may be unknowingly funding sanctioned entities or firms tied to human rights abuses. Americans could therefore face undue legal and reputational risks, especially as US-China

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00:51:09

Defending in Outer Space: A Conversation with...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/06/10

Americans rely on satellites for everyday needs like banking, communications, and weather assessments. Meanwhile, the Department of Defense uses space assets for command and control, navigation, and missile attack detection. The protection of space-based equipment is therefore imperative for the security of the United States and the American way of life. But Russia and China have been actively developing and deploying weapons to target US and allied assets in space.Join Hudson Senior Fellow Rebeccah

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00:46:12

Adapting the US Nuclear Posture in Response to...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/06/10

The United States will soon face two nuclear peer adversaries: the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation. But Washington designed its current nuclear modernization plan for a more benign threat environment with just one nuclear peer.Join Senior Fellow Dr. Rebeccah L. Heinrichs, the director of Hudson’s Keystone Defense Initiative, for a discussion with Dr. Austin Long and Mr. Greg Weaver on ways the US can increase the credibility of its nuclear deterrent in a dangerous new era.

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00:54:16

How to Save the Soul of the American University with...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2025/06/10

American universities have abandoned their foundational values. One visible result of this is the torrent of radical anti-American and antisemitic sentiment that has wracked campuses across the United States.Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, will join Hudson Senior Fellow Liel Leibovitz to discuss how faith-based education can show a better way forward for US higher learning institutions.

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