The Middle East in Crisis: A Discussion with Senator Marco Rubio

May 2016

Past Event

The Middle East in Crisis: A Discussion with Senator Marco Rubio

Past Event

Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C. Headquarters

May 10, 2016

May 2016

Past Event

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20004

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Speakers:

Senator Marco Rubio

U.S. Senator from Florida

Hudson Institute was honored to host Senator Marco Rubio, a highly influential voice on national security and international affairs. Senator Rubio, having recently returned from Iraq, Qatar, and Turkey, offered his observations on the region. In a conversation with Hudson Senior Fellow Michael Doran, Senator Rubio gave his perspective on the state of the Syrian War, the campaign to roll back the Islamic State, Iran’s regional aims, and the strategic challenges ahead for the United States and its allies.

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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).