Iran's Land Bridge: Countering a Growing Influence in the Middle East
On September 29, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion assessing elements of Iran�s strategic posture in the region.
Sep 29, 2017•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 271
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The Colombian Peace Deal: Making Progress or Problems?
On September 28, Hudson Institute hosted an event featuring Mar�a Fernanda Cabal, a Colombian congresswoman who has represented Bogot since 2014.
Sep 28, 2017•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 270
India at 70: Reminiscences on the Rise of an Economic Power
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.
Sep 27, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 269
Pakistan at 70: Can Pakistan Become an Asian Tiger?
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.
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 268
The Trump Administration and the Middle East: What Should America Do Next?
On September 25, Hudson Institute held a frank discussion on the future of U.S. Middle East policy.
Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 267
U.S. Strategic Command Commander�s Perspective on 21st Century Deterrence
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.
Sep 20, 2017•56 min•Ep. 266
Violence and Terrorism in Latin America in a Global Context: An Overview
On August 24, Hudson Institute hosted an event on the conditions in Latin America.
Aug 24, 2017•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 265
Justice for the Yezidis: ISIS and Crimes of Genocide
On August 3, Hudson Institute hosted a panel discussion on the importance of prosecuting ISIS fighters for crimes of genocide.
Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 264
Venezuela on the Verge of Collapse: Economic, Social, and Political Challenges
On July 26, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on the political, social, and economic turmoil in Venezuela.
Jul 26, 2017•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 263
Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Trump Administration: Stability or Upheaval?
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.
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 262
Kleptocracy and Money Laundering: A Conversation with Kendall Day
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.
Jul 18, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 261
A New Nuclear Review for a New Age
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"
Jul 13, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 260
Russian Interference: Past, Present, and Future
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.
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 259
Brexit and British Values: What Next?
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.
Jun 30, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 258
Mexico: A Leading Nation Battles Drug Cartels, Crime, and Corruption
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.
Jun 28, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 257
Innovation: Fueling the U.S.-India Commercial Partnership
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.
Jun 26, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 256
Opportunities for Taiwan's Security, the Indigenous Submarine, and U.S. Policy
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.
Jun 22, 2017•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 255
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•52 min•Ep. 254
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 milit...
Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 253
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 14, 2017•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 252
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 08, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 251
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 06, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 250
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.
Jun 02, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 249
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 23, 2017•27 min•Ep. 248
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 18, 2017•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 247
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 16, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 246
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.
May 15, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 245
Western Policy Toward the Syria Crisis: Looking Forward
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.
May 11, 2017•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 244
A Discussion with Israeli Minister of Justice Ayelet Shaked
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.
May 10, 2017•37 min•Ep. 243
Trump's Middle East Policy: Analyzing the First Hundred Days
Marie Harf, Michael Pregent, David Tafuri, and Suzanne Kianpour discuss President Trump�s foreign policy in his first hundred days.
May 09, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 242
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