Brazil´s Elections and Their Impact on Democracy in Brazil

October 2018

Past Event

Brazil´s Elections and Their Impact on Democracy in Brazil

Past Event

Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C. Headquarters

October 29, 2018

The front page of a newspaper referring to the results of the first round Brazilian national election, October 8, 2018 (EVARISTO SA/AFP/Getty Images)

October 2018

Past Event

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

Speakers:

Matthew Taylor

Associate Professor, School of International Service, American University

Monica Arruda de Almeida

Adjunct Professor, Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), Georgetown University

Mark S. Langevin

Senior Fellow, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University and Director, BrazilWorks

Ambassador Jaime Daremblum

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Latin American Studies, Hudson Institute

On October 29, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss the results of the October 28 elections in Brazil. In particular, panelists considered the two presidential candidates: Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist with the nickname "Trump of the Tropics,” who won the election; and Fernando Haddad, who represented the left-wing Workers’ Party. The discussion also considered how this election factors into the current wave of populism in Latin American politics and other parts of the world.

November 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

The Future of US–Central Asia Relations

Featured Speakers:

Ambassador Magzhan Ilyassov

Ambassador (ret.) Matthew Bryza

Ambassador (ret.) John E. Herbst

Efgan Nifti

Joel Scanlon

S. Frederick Starr

Moderator:

Luke Coffey

November 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

The Future of US–Central Asia Relations

At Hudson, a panel of experts will discuss the future of US engagement in Central Asia and opportunities to deepen cooperation.

Featured Speakers:

Ambassador Magzhan Ilyassov

Ambassador (ret.) Matthew Bryza

Ambassador (ret.) John E. Herbst

Efgan Nifti

Joel Scanlon

S. Frederick Starr

Moderator:

Luke Coffey

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November 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys on NATO, Energy Security, and Europe-China Relations

Featured Speakers:

Kęstutis Budrys

Marshall Billingslea

November 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys on NATO, Energy Security, and Europe-China Relations

Join Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys and Senior Fellow Marshall Billingslea for a discussion on collective defense, energy and economic issues, the Lithuanian perspective on relations with China, and more.

Featured Speakers:

Kęstutis Budrys

Marshall Billingslea

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November 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: Anthony Vinci on AI, Geopolitics, and the Future of Espionage

Featured Speakers:

Anthony Vinci

Nadia Schadlow

November 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: Anthony Vinci on AI, Geopolitics, and the Future of Espionage

Join Hudson Senior Fellow Nadia Schadlow for a wide ranging discussion with Vinci on the book’s findings and the future of intelligence operations.

Featured Speakers:

Anthony Vinci

Nadia Schadlow

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November 2025

Past Event

Congressman Rich McCormick on Securing American AI Leadership

Featured Speakers:

Congressman Rich McCormick

Jason Hsu

Representative Rich McCormick speaks during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing on January 11, 2024. (Getty Images)

November 2025

Past Event

Congressman Rich McCormick on Securing American AI Leadership

Senior Fellow Jason Hsu will host Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee and a former member of the bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, for a conversation on securing American AI leadership.