March 2018

Past Event

Consolidating and Losing Gains in Syria

Past Event

Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C. Headquarters

March 13, 2018

SDF and YPG flags seen in al-Raqqa after its takeover by the SDF, October 20, 2017 (VOA Kurdish)

March 2018

Past Event

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

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Speakers:

Jennifer Cafarella

Senior Intelligence Planner, Institute for the Study of War

Bassam Barabandi

Former Syrian Diplomat

As Turkey targets Kurdish fighters with ties to the U.S.-led coalition combatting the Islamic State, tensions between Turkey and the U.S. have the potential to squander many of the gains that have been made against ISIS. Simultaneously, Iran and Russia are gaining leverage by solidifying their hold on key areas in the region. The U.S. is now forced to weigh its conflicting alliances in Eastern Syria, and develop a coherent policy towards its allies.

On Tuesday, March 13th, Hudson Institute hosted a discussion assessing U.S. policy options for the conflict and the region. The panel will consist of American Foreign Policy Council Senior Vice President Ilan Berman; Institute for the Study of War Senior Intelligence Planner Jennifer Cafarella; former Syrian diplomat Bassam Barabandi; and Hudson Adjunct Fellow Michael Pregent.

To view the map used in today's panel, click here.

October 2026

In-Person Event | Invite Only

Decision Time in Jerusalem: Inside Israel’s Election

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

Ludovic Hood

David Wurmser

David Makovsky

October 2026

In-Person Event | Invite Only

Decision Time in Jerusalem: Inside Israel’s Election

Join Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Ludovic Hood for a panel with David Wurmser of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs; David Makovsky of the Washington Institute; and Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, Michael Doran, as they discuss the state of the race and potential paths forward for the United States–Israel relationship.

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

Ludovic Hood

David Wurmser

David Makovsky

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October 2026

Past Event

A Moral Case for Zionism: A Book Launch with Casey Babb

Featured Speakers:

Casey Babb

Zineb Riboua

October 2026

Past Event

A Moral Case for Zionism: A Book Launch with Casey Babb

Join Hudson Institute for a conversation with the author on the eve of the book’s release. Babb, Director of The Promised Land Project at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and an associate fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, will discuss the book’s central argument and the practical ways Jews and non-Jews alike can embrace Zionist ideas in their lives.

Featured Speakers:

Casey Babb

Zineb Riboua

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October 2026

Past Event

Dragon in the Americas: China’s Power, Presence, and Regional Influence

Featured Speakers:

Leland Lazarus

Daniel Batlle

October 2026

Past Event

Dragon in the Americas: China’s Power, Presence, and Regional Influence

Join Hudson Institute for a conversation with Lazarus, founder of Lazarus Consulting and former speechwriter to the Commander of the US Southern Command.

Featured Speakers:

Leland Lazarus

Daniel Batlle

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October 2026

Past Event

A Discussion with US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder

Featured Speakers:

Honorable Andrew Puzder

Harold Furchtgott-Roth

October 2026

Past Event

A Discussion with US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder

Join Hudson Institute for a conversation with US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder and Senior Fellow Harold Furchtgott-Roth on America’s interests in reducing the harmful effects of CS3D and CSRD.