The Situation in Afghanistan and America’s Interests in the Region

April 2025

Past Event

The Situation in Afghanistan and America’s Interests in the Region

Past Event

Hudson Institute

April 21, 2025

Military vehicles parade to celebrate the third anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in Bagram, Afghanistan, on August 14, 2024. (Getty Images)

April 2025

Past Event

Speakers:

Gen. John M. Keane

United States Army, Retired

Ali Nazary

Head of External Affairs, National Resistance Front of Afghanistan

Lisa Curtis

Director, Indo-Pacific Security Program

Luke Coffey

Senior Fellow, Center on Europe and Eurasia

Moderator:

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More than three and a half years after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan, the Afghan people and the broader region continue to suffer the consequences. The US withdrawal enabled the resurgence of transnational terrorist groups, emboldened America’s adversaries, and raised doubts among US partners about Washington’s long-term commitments.

As the security situation in Afghanistan deteriorates, the Trump administration should reassess America’s approach to the country and US strategic posture in the region. At Hudson, General Jack Keane (Ret.) will deliver a keynote address. Then a panel of experts will discuss the future of Afghanistan and US interests in South and Central Asia.

November 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Rogue Galleries: Tackling Illicit Finance in US Art Markets

Featured Speakers:

Tim Carpenter

Tess Davis

Scott Greytak

Moderator:

Nate Sibley

November 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Rogue Galleries: Tackling Illicit Finance in US Art Markets

Join Hudson Institute for an expert discussion on how policymakers, law enforcement, and the art industry can safeguard art markets from exploitation by bad actors and crack down on illicit finance.

Featured Speakers:

Tim Carpenter

Tess Davis

Scott Greytak

Moderator:

Nate Sibley

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November 2025

In-Person Event | Invite Only

America’s AI Challenge: Strategic Imperatives

Featured Speakers:

Kirsten Asdal

Tarun Chhabra

Matt Cronin

Jimmy Goodrich

Sam Hammond

Paul Lekas

Lorenz Meier

James Mulvenon

Anna Puglisi

Shyam Sankar

Lior Susan

Patrick Wilson

Moderators:

Patrick M. Cronin

Jason Hsu

Michael Sobolik

Timothy A. Walton

November 2025

In-Person Event | Invite Only

America’s AI Challenge: Strategic Imperatives

This conference will bring together experts, policymakers, and representatives from leading firms to discuss the intersection of AI, strategic policy, and national security.

Featured Speakers:

Kirsten Asdal

Tarun Chhabra

Matt Cronin

Jimmy Goodrich

Sam Hammond

Paul Lekas

Lorenz Meier

James Mulvenon

Anna Puglisi

Shyam Sankar

Lior Susan

Patrick Wilson

Moderators:

Patrick M. Cronin

Jason Hsu

Michael Sobolik

Timothy A. Walton

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December 2025

In-Person Event | Invite Only

Antisemitism as a National Security Threat

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

Bernard Haykel

Rebeccah L. Heinrichs

Can Kasapoğlu

Liel Leibovitz

December 2025

In-Person Event | Invite Only

Antisemitism as a National Security Threat

Hudson’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East will convene policymakers, experts, and private sector leaders to examine how antisemitism, both foreign and domestic, threatens American security and Western civilization.

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

Bernard Haykel

Rebeccah L. Heinrichs

Can Kasapoğlu

Liel Leibovitz

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November 2025

Past Event

The Houthis: Understanding a Key Node in Iran’s Axis of Resistance

Featured Speakers:

Matan Daniel

Mohammed Albasha

Bernard Haykel

Moderator:

Joshua Meservey

November 2025

Past Event

The Houthis: Understanding a Key Node in Iran’s Axis of Resistance

Senior Fellow Joshua Meservey will discuss the Houthis’ beliefs, capabilities, and influence in Africa with an expert panel convened in conjunction with the Israel-Africa Relations Institute.