October 7 and the Coming Wars for Freedom

September 2024

Past Event

October 7 and the Coming Wars for Freedom

Past Event

Hudson Institute

September 19, 2024

French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy speaks during an evening against the rise of antisemitism in Europe on June 3, 2024, in Paris. (Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/AFP via Getty Images)

September 2024

Past Event

Speakers:

Bernard-Henri Lévy

Author and Philosopher

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Join renowned philosopher and author Bernard-Henri Lévy for a conversation with Hudson Senior Fellow Liel Leibovitz on how the attack of October 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza are likely to shape geopolitics for decades to come.

July 2025

Past Event

Building a Flexible Force: Modular Weapons and the Future of Defense

Featured Speakers:

Angel Crespo

Ben Nicholson

Eric Hostetler

Colonel (Ret.) Tim Fuhrman

Gordon LoPresti

Moderators:

Bryan Clark

Nadia Schadlow

July 2025

Past Event

Building a Flexible Force: Modular Weapons and the Future of Defense

Senior Fellows Bryan Clark and Nadia Schadlow will host military and industry experts to discuss this new approach to weapon development and the DoD’s progress in fielding adaptable, scalable weapons systems.

Featured Speakers:

Angel Crespo

Ben Nicholson

Eric Hostetler

Colonel (Ret.) Tim Fuhrman

Gordon LoPresti

Moderators:

Bryan Clark

Nadia Schadlow

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July 2025

Virtual Event | Online Only

How Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect US-Taiwan Relations

Featured Speakers:

Chang-Tai Hsieh

John Deng

Brad Setser

Riley Walters

Moderator:

Jason Hsu

July 2025

Virtual Event | Online Only

How Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect US-Taiwan Relations

Join Hudson for a panel discussion with American and Taiwanese experts and former policymakers on how Taiwan can navigate economic headwinds, realign its trade strategy, and strengthen its resilience in the face of the rising Chinese threat.

Featured Speakers:

Chang-Tai Hsieh

John Deng

Brad Setser

Riley Walters

Moderator:

Jason Hsu

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July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Designating the Polisario Front: A Conversation with Rep. Joe Wilson

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

Congressman Joe Wilson

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) speaks during a news conference hosted by members of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus at the Capitol on February 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)

July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Designating the Polisario Front: A Conversation with Rep. Joe Wilson

Michael Doran, director of Hudson’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, will host Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) for a discussion on the strategic benefits of designating the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).