Assessing 2016: The Presidential Election and Prospects for U.S. National Security

September 2015

Past Event

Assessing 2016: The Presidential Election and Prospects for U.S. National Security

Past Event

The University Club

September 16, 2015

September 2015

Past Event

One West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019

Speakers:

Paul Gigot

Editorial Page Editor, The Wall Street Journal

On Wednesday, September 16th, Paul Gigot, the renowned editorial page editor for the Wall Street Journal, a noted political analyst known, in part, for his hosting of Fox News’ Journal Editorial Report, joined Hudson Senior Vice President Lewis Libby for a conversation on the presidential election and the prospects for U.S. national security in a post-Obama era. An opinion leader with a keen eye on the political scene, Gigot offered his unvarnished analysis of the presidential election and candidates and examined the prospects for our nation’s security, economy, and political culture for the remainder of President Obama’s term.

This luncheon marked the inaugural event in Hudson’s 2015-16 New York Discussion Series.

July 2025

Past Event

Postponed | 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

Past Event

Postponed | 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).

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

Congressman Joe Wilson

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July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Postponed | The State of Republican Foreign Policy with Congressman Jake Ellzey

Featured Speakers:

Congressman Jake Ellzey

Peter Rough

July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Postponed | The State of Republican Foreign Policy with Congressman Jake Ellzey

Join Peter Rough, senior fellow and director of Hudson’s Center on Europe and Eurasia, for a conversation with Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX) on the state of Republican foreign policy and how America can continue to lead with strength on the global stage.

Featured Speakers:

Congressman Jake Ellzey

Peter Rough

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July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Achieving Adaptable Scale: Fielding Military Capabilities as a Service

Featured Speakers:

Congressman Rob Wittman

General Mike Minihan

Colin Carroll

Mike Shortsleeve

Muk Pandian

Mike Connor

Moderator:

Bryan Clark

July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Achieving Adaptable Scale: Fielding Military Capabilities as a Service

Join Hudson Senior Fellow Bryan Clark for a discussion with Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), General Mike Minihan (US Air Force, Ret.), and experts from the defense industry for a series of discussions examining the potential challenges and opportunities the Pentagon may face when adopting a services model to meet urgent capability needs.

Featured Speakers:

Congressman Rob Wittman

General Mike Minihan

Colin Carroll

Mike Shortsleeve

Muk Pandian

Mike Connor

Moderator:

Bryan Clark

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July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Bridging the Valley of Death: Using Experimentation to Solve Operational Problems

Featured Speakers:

Joy Shanaberger

Dan Ermer

CAPT Raymond G. Stromberger

Gary Western

David Schmolke

Yi Chao

Rick Berger

Gina Pizziconi

Phil MacNaughton

Alex Lovett

Dan Edwards

Moderators:

Dan Lamothe

Bryan Clark

Dan Patt

July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Bridging the Valley of Death: Using Experimentation to Solve Operational Problems

Please join Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Bryan Clark, US defense officials, and industry leaders for an event highlighting the DoD’s recent accomplishments in translating concept to capability through experimentation in support of the nation’s most urgent military challenges.