Caption
Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow late on April 29, 2026. (Getty Images)
Hudson Institute hosted Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon for a discussion on U.S.-Israeli relations and Israeli foreign policy. The conversation was moderated by Walter Russell Mead, the Ravenel B. Curry III distinguished fellow in strategy and statesmanship at Hudson.
Despite a close relationship with the United States, Israel continues to face numerous regional challenges. The Islamic State’s loss of territorial control over large swathes of Syria and Iraq has improved some aspects of the counterterror situation, but Iranian and Russian consolidation in Syria is an unwelcome development. Despite the troubles in Israel’s backyard, the country has developed a new set of partnerships across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Hudson Institute is pleased to welcome Ambassador Danon as he discusses the health of the U.S.-Israel relationship; the challenges and opportunities of the Middle East; and Israel’s foreign policy.
Related Events
20
May 2026
In-Person Event | Invite Only
A Conversation with Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy of the United States Sarah B. Rogers
Featured Speakers:
Sarah B. Rogers
Zineb Riboua
Senator Eric Schmitt
Michael Doran
20
May 2026
In-Person Event | Invite Only
A Conversation with Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy of the United States Sarah B. Rogers
Please join the Hudson Institute for a conversation with Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers and Hudson Research Fellow Zineb Riboua on how the United States is adapting its public diplomacy tools to advance its interests abroad, counter censorship, promote free speech, and leverage artificial intelligence to deliver more effective, targeted messaging.
Featured Speakers:
Sarah B. Rogers
Zineb Riboua
Senator Eric Schmitt
Michael Doran
21
May 2026
In-Person Event | Hudson Institute
Georgia at a Geopolitical Crossroads: Iranian Influence and Strategic Competition
Featured Speakers:
Luke Coffey
Giorgi Kandelaki
John P. Walters
Congressman Joe Wilson
Ian McGinnity
Moderator:
Matthew Boyse
22
May 2026
Virtual Event | Online Only
The Western Hemisphere’s Energy Moment
Featured Speakers:
Daniel Batlle
Francisco Monaldi
22
May 2026
Virtual Event | Online Only
The Western Hemisphere’s Energy Moment
Join Hudson Institute as Adjunct Fellow Daniel Batlle interviews Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin American Energy Program at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and one of the foremost authorities on energy and political economy in the region, for a wide-ranging conversation on Latin America's energy future and what it means for the hemisphere and for US interests.
Featured Speakers:
Daniel Batlle
Francisco Monaldi
11
May 2026
Past Event
Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China
Featured Speakers:
Eyck Freymann
Jason Hsu
11
May 2026
Past Event
Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China
With Jason Hsu, Freymann will discuss how the United States and its partners can adapt to China’s evolving strategy and develop a coherent plan to prevent conflict while safeguarding Taiwan’s future.
Featured Speakers:
Eyck Freymann
Jason Hsu
Related Research
Caption
(Screenshot via Fox Business
Caption
(Screenshot via YouTube)
Caption
Roads and railways that pass through the Zangezur Corridor, which will connect to Nakhchivan and will be one of the routes of the Middle Corridor, are being constructed on October 9, 2023, in Zangilan, Azerbaijan. (Getty Images)