Hudson Institute Events Podcast
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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.
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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Jun 21, 2017 • 52min
Securing Stability in the Middle East and North Africa: How Should U.S. and E.U. Work Together?
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.
Jun 21, 2017 • 1h 22min
Monetary Policy, Trade, and Politics: An Update on the Transatlantic Relationship
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.
Jun 14, 2017 • 1h 28min
Weaponizing Kleptocracy: Putin�s Hybrid Warfare
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.
Jun 8, 2017 • 1h 27min
Strengthening America�s Infrastructure: What Next?
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.
Jun 6, 2017 • 1h 11min
Political Spectrum: The Next Chapter
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.
Jun 2, 2017 • 1h 35min
Six Days of Fire: Israel and the June 1967 War, Fifty Years On
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.
May 23, 2017 • 27min
A Conversation with Rep. Marsha Blackburn on Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Development
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.
May 18, 2017 • 1h 56min
Emerging Tensions in the Black Sea and the Region�s Importance to the West
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.
May 16, 2017 • 1h 33min
The Iranian Mosaic: The Struggle of Minorities for Pluralism and Federalism in Iran
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.
May 15, 2017 • 1h 10min
Brazil's Future: Scenarios for 2017 and 2018
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.
