For decades, the US-UK partnership has been a cornerstone of transatlantic security and global stability. Today, that relationship faces a rapidly shifting strategic landscape shaped by the war with Iran, evolving threats across the Middle East, and renewed demands on allied military and diplomatic coordination. As Washington and London navigate these pressures, questions are emerging about how the alliance must adapt to meet the challenges ahead.
How is the Iran conflict reshaping US-UK strategic alignment? What lessons can be drawn from recent military and diplomatic coordination? And what steps are necessary to ensure the durability and effectiveness of the special relationship in an increasingly volatile world?
Join the Hudson Institute for a timely conversation with former UK minister for the Middle East and North Africa and former minister of state for defence Tobias Ellwood, one of Britain’s most experienced voices on security and foreign policy. Hudson senior fellow Joel Rayburn will host Ellwood for an on-the-record fireside chat, followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.
Join Hudson Institute Senior Fellows Michael Doran and Ludovic Hood, Research Fellow Zineb Riboua, and Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of the Iran Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, for a timely discussion about the conflicts in the region and America’s strategic and diplomatic paths forward.
Join Senior Fellow Dr. Rebeccah Heinrichs and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) for a fireside discussion on how Congress can guide American strategy, the need to modernize the defense industrial base, and the vital role of allies and partners in an unstable international environment.
Join Senior Fellow Michael Doran for a candid conversation with H.E. Narek Mkrtchyan, ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States of America, as they discuss the developments, challenges, and opportunities defining the US-Armenia relationship.
Please join Hudson Institute’s China Center as Miles Yu hosts a panel with key members of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan and the Democratic Progressive Party to examine Taiwan’s mobilization efforts against the CCP’s increasing threats.
