Letter from the Chair of the Board of Trustees and the President and CEO
In a world of rapid change, the need for Hudson Institute’s work is especially clear. Policy leaders require accurate and timely analyses and recommendations on the key challenges facing the United States and its allies. With dedicated research and innovative solutions, Hudson Institute is uniquely positioned to forge a future defined by American leadership.
Today, Hudson experts are busy crafting policy outlining the path forward in the Middle East and Europe, advancing America’s military capability, and strengthening our relationships with allies, among other priorities. Furthermore, leaders both domestic and abroad choose to break news at Hudson. This past year, the Institute hosted notable figures such as Speaker Mike Johnson, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. Additionally, Hudson had the honor of cohosting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Public Forum in Washington, DC, on the sidelines of the alliance’s seventy-fifth-anniversary summit. Hudson continues to establish itself as a vital platform for shaping the future of international relations thanks to our sharp analysis and high-level partnerships.
Under the Trump administration, Hudson strategically directs our efforts toward areas where we can make a positive impact on policy and work constructively to ensure that leaders are equipped with our ideas. We have longstanding relationships with key officials joining the national security team, and several of our Hudson colleagues have taken positions in the State Department, National Security Council, Department of Defense, and other agencies. Undoubtedly, the world remains a dangerous place, and under this new administration, Hudson’s expertise will be more important than ever.
Our work is made possible through the support of our many friends and partners. Thank you for your investment in Hudson Institute to support policies that ensure American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future.
Sincerely,
Sarah May Stern
Chair of the Board of Trustees
John P. Walters
President and CEO