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 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Designating the Polisario Front: A Conversation with Rep. Joe Wilson

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

Congressman Joe Wilson

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) speaks during a news conference hosted by members of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus at the Capitol on February 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)

July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Designating the Polisario Front: A Conversation with Rep. Joe Wilson

Michael Doran, director of Hudson’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, will host Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) for a discussion on the strategic benefits of designating the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).

Featured Speakers:

Michael Doran

Congressman Joe Wilson

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July 2025

Virtual Event | Invite Only

Israel’s Economic Resilience after October 7: Navigating War and Strategic Pressures

Featured Speakers:

Noach Hacker

Michael Doran

July 2025

Virtual Event | Invite Only

Israel’s Economic Resilience after October 7: Navigating War and Strategic Pressures

Noach Hacker, Israel’s minister of economic affairs, will join Hudson’s Michael Doran for a discussion on how Israel has fortified its economic foundations for moments of extreme crisis.

Featured Speakers:

Noach Hacker

Michael Doran

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July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

The Han Kuang Exercise and the Taiwanese Military’s Road to Readiness

Featured Speakers:

RADM Mark Montgomery

Brent Sadler

Bryan Clark

Moderator:

Riley Walters

July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

The Han Kuang Exercise and the Taiwanese Military’s Road to Readiness

Hudson’s Riley Walters will discuss what to look for during these exercises and what more Taiwan can do to strengthen its defense posture with a panel of military experts.

Featured Speakers:

RADM Mark Montgomery

Brent Sadler

Bryan Clark

Moderator:

Riley Walters

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July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Politics, Loyalty, and Survival: A Conversation with Salena Zito

Featured Speakers:

Salena Zito

Paul Sracic

July 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Politics, Loyalty, and Survival: A Conversation with Salena Zito

Journalist and author Salena Zito will join Hudson's Paul Sracic to discuss her new book Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland, releasing July 8.