Assessing Lula’s Leadership in Brazil

August 2023

Past Event

Assessing Lula’s Leadership in Brazil

Past Event

Online Only

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

Listen to Event Audio

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

June 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Growing the DIB: A Conversation with Deputy Assistant Secretary of War James Mismash

Featured Speakers:

Nadia Schadlow

James Mismash

June 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Growing the DIB: A Conversation with Deputy Assistant Secretary of War James Mismash

Please join Hudson Institute for a fireside chat between Hudson Senior Fellow Nadia Schadlow and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Industrial Base Growth and Director of the Office of Small Business Programs James Mismash.

Featured Speakers:

Nadia Schadlow

James Mismash

Learn More

June 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Winning the Innovation Competition

Featured Speakers:

Bryan Clark

Dan Patt

Emil Michael

June 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Winning the Innovation Competition

Please join Hudson Institute Senior Fellows Bryan Clark and Dan Patt for a conversation with Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael about the Department of War’s efforts to bring AI to the battlefield and implement an innovation strategy that makes the most of America’s commercial and government research sectors.

Featured Speakers:

Bryan Clark

Dan Patt

Emil Michael

Learn More

June 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Deterring Russia and China: Securing America’s Nuclear Future

Featured Speakers:

Rebeccah L. Heinrichs

Brandon Williams

June 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Deterring Russia and China: Securing America’s Nuclear Future

Join Senior Fellow and Keystone Defense Initiative Director Dr. Rebeccah Heinrichs and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration Brandon Williams for a discussion on the administration's priorities in strengthening the US nuclear enterprise.

Featured Speakers:

Rebeccah L. Heinrichs

Brandon Williams

Learn More

May 2026

Past Event

Environmental Agendas, Geopolitical Ends: Climate Policy and Great Power Competition

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

Zineb Riboua

Brenda Shaffer

Sam Cooper

May 2026

Past Event

Environmental Agendas, Geopolitical Ends: Climate Policy and Great Power Competition

To examine this emerging challenge, Senior Fellow Dr. Michael Doran will convene a conversation with Research Fellow Zineb Riboua, Professor Brenda Shaffer—Research Faculty Member at the US Naval Postgraduate School and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council—and Sam Cooper, an award-winning investigative journalist focusing on China-Canada relations.