Assessing Lula’s Leadership in Brazil

August 2023

Past Event

Assessing Lula’s Leadership in Brazil

Past Event

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August 01, 2023

President of Brazil Lula da Silva at a meeting inside 10 Downing Street on May 5, 2023, in London, England. (Kin Cheung-WPA Pool via Getty Images)

August 2023

Past Event

Speakers:

Marcio Coimbra

Chairman, Fundação da Liberdade Econômica

Matthew Taylor

Professor, American University School of International Service

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Since returning to power in January, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has sought to elevate Brazil's role in global affairs, strengthen the foundations of Brazil's economy, and undo the legacy of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Join Hudson Institute for an assessment of President Lula's first seven months in office and what his leadership means for the future of Brazil and US-Brazil relations. Adjunct Fellow Daniel Batlle will be joined by Marcio Coimbra, head of the Fundação da Liberdade Econômica (Foundation for Economic Liberty), and Matthew Taylor, professor at American University's School of International Service

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The Future of US Foreign Policy in the Middle East with Representative Mike Lawler

Featured Speakers:

Congressman Mike Lawler

Joel Rayburn

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The Future of US Foreign Policy in the Middle East with Representative Mike Lawler

Join Representative Mike Lawler (NY-17), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, for a conversation with Senior Fellow Joel Rayburn on the emerging Middle East security order and the future of American strategy in the region.

Featured Speakers:

Congressman Mike Lawler

Joel Rayburn

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The Western Balkans: A View from Vienna with Austrian Minister for Europe, Integration, and Family Claudia Bauer

Featured Speakers:

Peter Rough

Claudia Bauer

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The Western Balkans: A View from Vienna with Austrian Minister for Europe, Integration, and Family Claudia Bauer

Join Senior Fellow Peter Rough as he welcomes Claudia Bauer, minister for Europe in the Federal Chancellery of Austria, for a policy address followed by a fireside chat on how Austria sees EU enlargement in the Western Balkans.

Featured Speakers:

Peter Rough

Claudia Bauer

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The US-Israel Economic Partnership: A Farewell Conversation with Minister Noach Hacker

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

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The US-Israel Economic Partnership: A Farewell Conversation with Minister Noach Hacker

As the region enters a new strategic phase, Hudson is honored to host Minister Hacker for what promises to be a candid farewell discussion.

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

Noach Hacker

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Updating US Trade Policy: A Discussion on the Strategic and Economic Importance of Central Asia with Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)

Featured Speakers:

Ken Moriyasu

Congressman Jimmy Panetta

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Updating US Trade Policy: A Discussion on the Strategic and Economic Importance of Central Asia with Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)

Please join Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Senior Fellow Ken Moriyasu for a discussion on Central Asia’s economic and strategic significance and why updating US trade policy is key to unlocking the region’s potential in an era of renewed great power competition.