The Sudan Conflict: Causes, Ripple Effects, and Current Trajectory

September 2025

Past Event

The Sudan Conflict: Causes, Ripple Effects, and Current Trajectory

Past Event

Online Only

September 02, 2025

Sudanese army soldiers take part in a military in Khartoum, Sudan, on August 23, 2025. (Getty Images)

September 2025

Past Event

Speakers:

Susan Stigant

Former Director, Africa Programs, US Institute of Peace

Ambassador Nureldin Satti

Former Ambassador of Sudan to the US

Dr. Haim Koren

Lecturer, Herzliya Interdisciplinary Center

Moderator:

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The two-year-old conflict in Sudan is disrupting one of Africa’s most important regions, threatening a major maritime shipping route, advancing American adversaries’ interests, and devastating the civilian population. Despite the Trump administration’s recent mediation effort, the war shows no sign of ending. Continued violence at the current level promises even more destructive ripple effects.

Hudson Institute, in collaboration with the Israel-Africa Institute, is conducting a series of webinars analyzing the East Africa region. In this episode, experts discuss:

The history of the Sudan conflict and the status of the fighting
The roles of Generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, Islamists factions, Iran, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States
Sudan’s importance to Africa and the world
Next steps toward ending the world’s costliest ongoing conflict

January 2026

Virtual Event | Online Only

Why Transportation Matters to Israel’s Regional Strategy

Featured Speakers:

Miri Regev

Michael Doran

January 2026

Virtual Event | Online Only

Why Transportation Matters to Israel’s Regional Strategy

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Featured Speakers:

Miri Regev

Michael Doran

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In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Canceled | A Conversation with Former METI Minister Nishimura on the Takaichi Government’s Economic Strategy

Featured Speakers:

Yasutoshi Nishimura

Kenneth R. Weinstein

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In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Canceled | A Conversation with Former METI Minister Nishimura on the Takaichi Government’s Economic Strategy

On January 20, Hudson Japan Chair Kenneth R. Weinstein will host Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, former head of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), for remarks on the Takaichi government’s economic security strategy.

Featured Speakers:

Yasutoshi Nishimura

Kenneth R. Weinstein

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January 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Why Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Matter for America

Featured Speakers:

Bay Fang

Lisa Curtis

Alexis Mrachek

Hyun-Seung Lee

Moderator:

Olivia Enos

January 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Why Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Matter for America

At Hudson, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders will gather for a conversation on next steps the US government should take to provide a future for RFA and RFE/RL and ensure comprehensive information access around the globe.

Featured Speakers:

Bay Fang

Lisa Curtis

Alexis Mrachek

Hyun-Seung Lee

Moderator:

Olivia Enos

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January 2026

In-Person Event | Washington Convention Center

Apex Defense Conference 2026

Featured Speakers:

Bryan Clark

Nadia Schadlow

Timothy A. Walton

January 2026

In-Person Event | Washington Convention Center

Apex Defense Conference 2026

Apex Defense, in collaboration with Hudson Institute, will host a dynamic defense technology event that unites warfighters, acquisition professionals, startups, small and medium businesses, investors and industry leaders to tackle operational challenges from the seabed to space.