The State of Israel’s War against the Resistance Axis with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amir Avivi

December 2024

Past Event

The State of Israel’s War against the Resistance Axis with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amir Avivi

Past Event

Hudson Institute

December 04, 2024

An Israeli tank on April 25, 2024, in Sderot, Israel. (Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)

December 2024

Past Event

Speakers:

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amir Avivi

Founder and Chairman, Israel Defense and Security Forum

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Since the October 7 attack, Israel has been engaged in a multifront war against Iran and its resistance axis proxies. While Israel has notched significant successes—neutralizing Hamas, crippling Hezbollah, and undermining Iran’s strategic posture—Jerusalem still faces substantial threats.

Join Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East Director Michael Doran for a conversation with Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi on the Israeli military’s achievements, the evolving strategic landscape in the region, and the challenges that lie ahead.

July 2026

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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

July 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

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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July 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

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

Featured Speakers:

Peter Rough

Claudia Bauer

July 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

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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July 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Takeaways from Ankara: Debriefing the 2026 NATO Summit with Representative Mike Turner

Featured Speakers:

Congressman Mike Turner

Rebeccah L. Heinrichs

July 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Takeaways from Ankara: Debriefing the 2026 NATO Summit with Representative Mike Turner

Please join Senior Fellow Dr. Rebeccah Heinrichs and Representative Mike Turner (R-OH) to discuss the summit following his return from Ankara, where he served as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation.