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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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01:02:54

Securing Our Energy Future: A Dialogue on Trends and...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/25

In an increasingly complex world, energy remains the one constant. We need it to drive our cars, turn on the lights, power our militaries, and everything in between. The rest of the twenty-first century will bring unprecedented challenges and changes to the way we power our lives. What does the future hold, and how can the United States rise to the occasion?Please join Hudson Senior Fellow and Director of the Initiative on American Energy Security Brigham McCown for a conversation with industry

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00:51:48

Imprisoned in Nicaragua: A Conversation with...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/25

The Daniel Ortega regime arrested Francisco Aguirre-Sacasa, a former foreign minister and ambassador to the United States from Nicaragua, as part of a crackdown on domestic opponents in 2021. The government sentenced him for alleged crimes against national sovereignty and held him in El Chipote prison until February 2023, when he and 221 other political prisoners were released and deported to the United States. Please join Hudson Institute Adjunct Fellow Daniel Batlle for a conversation with

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00:34:15

Assessing the US Military’s Force Structure

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2023/05/23

Force structure—which includes the allocation of personnel, equipment, and weapons—is one of the most important and overlooked components of military readiness. With rising threats abroad, the US military needs to maintain a force structure that allows it to project combat power whenever and wherever it is required. Please join Jon Askonas, a military scholar and assistant professor of politics at the Catholic University of America, and Hudson Media Fellow Jeremy Hunt for a conversation about the

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00:39:42

How Health Security Strengthens National Security

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2023/05/23

A recently released Senate report found that drug shortages increased by nearly 30 percent from 2021 to 2022. One prevailing cause for this issue is that 80 to 90 percent of critical medical supplies are manufactured overseas—particularly in China. How does this vulnerability affect our national security? Please join former US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price and Hudson Media Fellow Jeremy Hunt for a discussion on the future of American health security.

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00:53:14

Building a Web of Accountability for Russia’s Crimes...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Russia’s armed forces and proxy troops have committed an array of mass atrocities in Ukraine, including widespread and systematic attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, arbitrary detentions, torture and ill treatment, rape and other sexual violence, and the forcible displacement of thousands of children. The evidence suggests that Russia is using war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide to extinguish Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and national identity. To hold

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00:38:54

The War in Ukraine and the Future of Europe: A View...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

After Vladimir Putin assembled upward of 100,000 troops along the Ukraine border over one year ago, his full-scale invasion of Ukraine has proven anything but successful. Russia’s initial attack on Kyiv failed, and its subsequent setbacks in Kharkiv and Kherson only further highlighted the poor performance of Moscow’s armed forces. By contrast, the people of Ukraine have fought heroically and tenaciously to repel the Russian attacks and defend their homeland against further encroachment. Ukraine now

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00:47:39

Evacuating Americans Trapped in Sudan

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Fighting that broke out on April 15 in Sudan continues throughout the country despite several declared ceasefires. The conflict among Sudanese security forces has already killed hundreds, decimated critical infrastructure such as hospitals, and severely damaged the energy grid.An unknown number of foreigners, including Americans, are trapped in Sudan. Roving bands of fighters are looting property and committing indiscriminate violence against civilians, and even Americans who have managed to find

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00:58:36

Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Join Hudson Institute Director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East Michael Doran and Director of the Center on Europe and Eurasia Peter Rough for a discussion with the Twentieth United States National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley on his new book, Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama.About the BookHand-Off offers a firsthand look at the foreign policy the Bush administration turned over to President Obama. The book includes thirty newly

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00:50:04

Israel at 75: Reform, Reaction, and Regional...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

As the State of Israel celebrates 75 years of independence, the country is going through its most acrimonious political and social discord in recent memory. Friends and allies of the Jewish state are trying hard to understand and influence the outcome, while Israel’s enemies are testing its defenses and will. In this event, panelists will share their insights about what to expect in and around Israel over the next 75 days and with an eye toward the next 75 years.

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00:47:49

Special Envoy Yun on US Engagement in the Pacific

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2023/05/23

China is offering Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure and security pacts to extend its strategic influence deep into the Pacific. Although Beijing has suffered diplomatic setbacks, including accusations of bribery and bullying, America should not take its position as a strong Pacific power for granted. Join Hudson Institute in person or online on Friday, April 28, at 11:00 a.m. for a conversation with Ambassador Joseph Yun. He is the special presidential envoy for compact negotiations and leads

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00:53:04

Restoring Military Readiness with Rep. Mike Garcia

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2023/05/23

The US military faces one of its most serious readiness challenges in recent history. The Army did not meet its recruitment goals, falling nearly 15,000 soldiers short at the end of the last fiscal year. At that same time, junior enlisted service members are underpaid and often unable to afford basic necessities for their families. All the while, our military continues to face procurement shortfalls that threaten our ability to produce and deploy vital systems for our military. With rising threats

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01:19:10

The G7 Summit and a New Era of Japanese Leadership

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2023/05/23

Japan’s adoption of a pathbreaking National Security Strategy in December 2022 began a transformative period for Japanese security policy. In their meeting in January 2023, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed joint efforts to strengthen the bilateral alliance to meet heightened challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Kishida has shown bold leadership of the democratic international community by visiting Ukraine last month, and committing to host the G7 summit in his

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00:51:00

Rebuilding American Naval Dominance

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2023/05/23

For 70 years, the world’s oceans have been a global commons protected by America’s dominance of the high seas. However, since the end of World War II, the active US Navy fleet has shrunk from nearly 1,000 ships to fewer than 300. China and Russia are eager to fill this dangerous vacuum. Please join retired Navy Captain Dr. Jerry Hendrix and Hudson Senior Fellow Timothy Walton for a conversation about rebuilding American naval dominance. Hudson Media Fellow Jeremy Hunt will moderate the event.

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00:40:59

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský on the...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Hudson Institute will host Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský for remarks on the Czech view of the Indo-Pacific, the war in Ukraine, and transatlantic relations, followed by a conversation with Europe and Eurasia Center Director Peter Rough.Minister Lipavský has made transatlantic cooperation, democratic values, and human rights the centerpieces of his agenda since becoming foreign minister in December 2021. He is well known for his clear-eyed view of the challenges posed by the People’s

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00:53:10

Global Reverberations of Russia’s War on Ukraine:...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Though some African countries strongly denounced the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many African states have declined to condemn the Kremlin in United Nations resolutions. This reticence surprised Western policymakers, but it shouldn’t have.As Russia’s aggression in Ukraine continues to reverberate in Africa, please join Hudson Senior Fellows Peter Rough and Joshua Meservey as they welcome Joseph Sany of the United States Institute of Peace and Ebenezer Obadare of the Council on Foreign Relations to

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00:59:20

Reaching an Endgame in Ukraine

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

With speculation rife about a spring counteroffensive, continued churn in Vladimir Putin’s approach to his illegal war, and the Vilnius NATO summit in July, the coming months will be critical for Ukraine’s future. Join us for a conversation about the latest developments in Ukraine and what an endgame could look like with visiting former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin, International Republican Institute Senior Advisor for Transatlantic Strategy Reka Szemerkenyi, and Hudson Senior Fellow

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00:32:09

A Conversation with Gen. Bussiere, Commander of the...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Please join Rebeccah Heinrichs, Hudson senior fellow and director of the Keystone Defense Initiative, for a conversation with Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Ms. Heinrichs and Gen. Bussiere will discuss the AFGSC’s role as the combat support to US Strategic Command, current AFGSC priorities, and the future weapons and platforms the AFGSC will require to complete its mission.

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00:36:32

Fighting for Democracy in Venezuela with Leopoldo López

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

While the corrupt Nicolás Maduro regime presides over a deteriorating economy and mass emigration, the Venezuelan democratic opposition is organizing to hold the dictator accountable ahead of planned elections in 2024. Please join Hudson Institute for a discussion with Venezuelan pro-democracy leader Leopoldo López on the situation in Venezuela, the growing alliance between authoritarian regimes, and the prospects for democracy in Venezuela and beyond. A former mayor of the municipality of Chacao,

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00:55:34

Assessing the Rising Iranian Threat

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Iran is already capable of enriching enough uranium to build several nuclear weapons in a matter of weeks, and its capacity is steadily growing. At the same time, Iran’s conventional military power is on the rise, bolstered by its burgeoning military alliance with Russia. Despite severe protests at home, Tehran shows no sign of moderating its hostility to the West—and the United States in particular. Alarmed by these facts, the Institute for Science and International Security (the good ISIS), the

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00:31:25

Energy Security and Economic Stability with...

Hudson Institute Events Podcast ·

2023/05/23

After the decrease in oil and natural gas production and the depletion of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, America’s energy security is at risk. Join Hudson Senior Fellow Brigham McCown for a discussion with Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) on energy’s impact on economic stability and the role of energy production in North Dakota’s economy.

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