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31
May 2023
Past Event
Erdoğan Victorious
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Yusuf Erim
Svante E. Cornell
Colonel (retired) Rich Outzen, PhD
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31
May 2023
Past Event
Erdoğan Victorious

Please join Hudson Senior Fellow Michael Doran as he moderates a discussion with a panel of experts on Turkish politics to unpack what this decisive victory means for US-Turkey relations, the war in Ukraine, and the balance of power in the Middle East.

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Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Yusuf Erim
Svante E. Cornell
Colonel (retired) Rich Outzen, PhD
Learn More
25
April 2023
Past Event
Israel at 75: Reform, Reaction, and Regional Repercussions
Featured Speakers:
Jonathan Schachter
Yaakov Katz
Lahav Harkov
Mark Regev
An Israeli flag blows in the wind from an elevated view of the Western Wall. Jewish orthodox believers read the Torah and pray facing the Western Wall, also known as Wailing Wall or Kotel in Old City in Jerusalem, Israel. It is small segment of the structure which originally composed the western retaining wall of the Second Jewish Temple atop the hill known as the Temple Mount to Jews and Christians.
25
April 2023
Past Event
Israel at 75: Reform, Reaction, and Regional Repercussions

In this event, panelists will share their insights about what to expect in and around Israel over the next 75 days and with an eye toward the next 75 years.

An Israeli flag blows in the wind from an elevated view of the Western Wall. Jewish orthodox believers read the Torah and pray facing the Western Wall, also known as Wailing Wall or Kotel in Old City in Jerusalem, Israel. It is small segment of the structure which originally composed the western retaining wall of the Second Jewish Temple atop the hill known as the Temple Mount to Jews and Christians.
Featured Speakers:
Jonathan Schachter
Yaakov Katz
Lahav Harkov
Mark Regev
Learn More
21
April 2023
Past Event
Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Stephen J. Hadley
Moderator:
Peter Rough
WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 10: (AFP OUT) U.S. President George W. Bush (R) walks on the colonnade with U.S. President-elect Barack Obama at the White House November 10, 2008 in Washington, DC. This is the first visit for Barack Obama to the White House before he is sworn into office as President of the United States. First lady Laura Bush took soon to be first lady Michelle Obama on a tour of the White House as the President and Mr. Obama walked along the colonnade to the Oval Office where they will have a meeti
21
April 2023
Past Event
Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama

Join Hudson Institute for a discussion with the twentieth United States National Security Advisor, Stephen Hadley, on his new book,Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 10: (AFP OUT) U.S. President George W. Bush (R) walks on the colonnade with U.S. President-elect Barack Obama at the White House November 10, 2008 in Washington, DC. This is the first visit for Barack Obama to the White House before he is sworn into office as President of the United States. First lady Laura Bush took soon to be first lady Michelle Obama on a tour of the White House as the President and Mr. Obama walked along the colonnade to the Oval Office where they will have a meeti
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Stephen J. Hadley
Moderator:
Peter Rough
Learn More
03
April 2023
Past Event
The China Challenge in the Middle East
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Mohammed Khalid Alyahya
President Joe Biden meets with China's President Xi Jinping during a virtual summit from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 15, 2021. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
03
April 2023
Past Event
The China Challenge in the Middle East

When Chinese leader Xi Jinping brokered a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the White House welcomed the news. According to the administration, reduced tensions between the Middle Eastern countries further the president’s long-stated goals and does not represent a significant change in China’s role in the region.

President Joe Biden meets with China's President Xi Jinping during a virtual summit from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 15, 2021. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Mohammed Khalid Alyahya
Learn More
30
March 2023
Past Event
The Abraham Accords: Achievements and Prospects
Featured Speakers:
Ofir Akunis
Robert Greenway
Moderator:
Michael Doran
doran event
30
March 2023
Past Event
The Abraham Accords: Achievements and Prospects

Please join Hudson Institute for a discussion with Israel's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Ofir Akunis and Executive Director of the Abraham Accords Peace Institute Robert Greenway, moderated by Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East Director Michael Doran.

doran event
Featured Speakers:
Ofir Akunis
Robert Greenway
Moderator:
Michael Doran
Learn More
24
February 2023
Past Event
Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia? A Conversation with Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov
Featured Speakers:
Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov
Luke Coffey
Moderator:
Michael Doran
armenia azerbaijan russia
24
February 2023
Past Event
Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia? A Conversation with Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov

Michael Doran hosts a discussion on peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan with Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov, the assistant to the first vice president of Azerbaijan, and Hudson Senior Fellow Luke Coffey.

armenia azerbaijan russia
Featured Speakers:
Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov
Luke Coffey
Moderator:
Michael Doran
Learn More
23
February 2023
Past Event
The Iran-Russia Alliance
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Luke Coffey
Can Kasapoğlu
Moderator:
Peter Rough
Paper planes hang in front of the Iranian Embassy during a protest against Iran's supply of drones to Russia in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 18, 2022. (Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
23
February 2023
Past Event
The Iran-Russia Alliance

Join Hudson for a discussion on the extent of the threat and how the United States should respond.

Paper planes hang in front of the Iranian Embassy during a protest against Iran's supply of drones to Russia in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 18, 2022. (Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Luke Coffey
Can Kasapoğlu
Moderator:
Peter Rough
Learn More
02
February 2023
Past Event
Judicial Reform in Israel: A Conversation with Gadi Taub
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Gadi Taub
Minister of Justice Yariv Levin. From his office in Tel Aviv, above the Azrieli Junction, the world does not look the same as it does on the Motzash at the junction itself. There is constant public pressure, he says, from all corners of the territory, to move forward with the reform. The public wants it, and the government will do it. We talked extensively about the reform and the criticism towards it.
02
February 2023
Past Event
Judicial Reform in Israel: A Conversation with Gadi Taub

Israeli historian and author Gadi Taub joins Michael Doran for a conversation on Israel's recent judicial reforms.

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin. From his office in Tel Aviv, above the Azrieli Junction, the world does not look the same as it does on the Motzash at the junction itself. There is constant public pressure, he says, from all corners of the territory, to move forward with the reform. The public wants it, and the government will do it. We talked extensively about the reform and the criticism towards it.
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Gadi Taub
Learn More
02
February 2023
Past Event
Israel’s Old and New National Security Challenges: A Conversation with Dr. Eyal Hulata
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Eyal Hulata
Jonathan Schachter
The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)
02
February 2023
Past Event
Israel’s Old and New National Security Challenges: A Conversation with Dr. Eyal Hulata

Dr. Eyal Hulata joins Hudson to share insights gleaned from his time in office and his sense of the major decisions his successor will face in the coming year.

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Eyal Hulata
Jonathan Schachter
Learn More
22
November 2022
Past Event
Is the JCPOA Worth Saving?
Featured Speakers:
David Albright
Michael Doran
Doran Iran missiles protests
22
November 2022
Past Event
Is the JCPOA Worth Saving?

Please join Hudson Institute for a conversation on the question of whether the JCPOA is worth saving with David Albright, the foremost expert in the United States on nuclear non-proliferation.

Doran Iran missiles protests
Featured Speakers:
David Albright
Michael Doran
Learn More
21
October 2022
Past Event
Iranian Drone and Missile Proliferation: What Are Iran’s Ambitions?
Featured Speakers:
Luke Coffey
Can Kasapoğlu
Michael Doran
Moderator:
Peter Rough
yemen houthi drone iran ukraine saudi arabia
21
October 2022
Past Event
Iranian Drone and Missile Proliferation: What Are Iran’s Ambitions?

Iran’s disruptive military capabilities pose a significant threat to the strategic interests of the US and its allies. How great is the threat? How should the Biden administration react to it? Please join us to discuss these timely issues.

yemen houthi drone iran ukraine saudi arabia
Featured Speakers:
Luke Coffey
Can Kasapoğlu
Michael Doran
Moderator:
Peter Rough
Learn More
21
October 2022
Past Event
Israel-Lebanon Maritime Border Agreement: A Historic Deal or Another Mistake?
Featured Speakers:
H.E. Dr. Yuval Steinitz
Tony Badran
Moderator:
Michael Doran
Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid
21
October 2022
Past Event
Israel-Lebanon Maritime Border Agreement: A Historic Deal or Another Mistake?

Is the Israel-Lebanon deal just another step to appease Iran?

Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid
Featured Speakers:
H.E. Dr. Yuval Steinitz
Tony Badran
Moderator:
Michael Doran
Learn More
31
May 2023
Past Event
Erdoğan Victorious
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Yusuf Erim
Svante E. Cornell
Colonel (retired) Rich Outzen, PhD
.
31
May 2023
Past Event
Erdoğan Victorious

Please join Hudson Senior Fellow Michael Doran as he moderates a discussion with a panel of experts on Turkish politics to unpack what this decisive victory means for US-Turkey relations, the war in Ukraine, and the balance of power in the Middle East.

.
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Yusuf Erim
Svante E. Cornell
Colonel (retired) Rich Outzen, PhD
Learn More
25
April 2023
Past Event
Israel at 75: Reform, Reaction, and Regional Repercussions
Featured Speakers:
Jonathan Schachter
Yaakov Katz
Lahav Harkov
Mark Regev
An Israeli flag blows in the wind from an elevated view of the Western Wall. Jewish orthodox believers read the Torah and pray facing the Western Wall, also known as Wailing Wall or Kotel in Old City in Jerusalem, Israel. It is small segment of the structure which originally composed the western retaining wall of the Second Jewish Temple atop the hill known as the Temple Mount to Jews and Christians.
25
April 2023
Past Event
Israel at 75: Reform, Reaction, and Regional Repercussions

In this event, panelists will share their insights about what to expect in and around Israel over the next 75 days and with an eye toward the next 75 years.

An Israeli flag blows in the wind from an elevated view of the Western Wall. Jewish orthodox believers read the Torah and pray facing the Western Wall, also known as Wailing Wall or Kotel in Old City in Jerusalem, Israel. It is small segment of the structure which originally composed the western retaining wall of the Second Jewish Temple atop the hill known as the Temple Mount to Jews and Christians.
Featured Speakers:
Jonathan Schachter
Yaakov Katz
Lahav Harkov
Mark Regev
Learn More
21
April 2023
Past Event
Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Stephen J. Hadley
Moderator:
Peter Rough
WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 10: (AFP OUT) U.S. President George W. Bush (R) walks on the colonnade with U.S. President-elect Barack Obama at the White House November 10, 2008 in Washington, DC. This is the first visit for Barack Obama to the White House before he is sworn into office as President of the United States. First lady Laura Bush took soon to be first lady Michelle Obama on a tour of the White House as the President and Mr. Obama walked along the colonnade to the Oval Office where they will have a meeti
21
April 2023
Past Event
Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama

Join Hudson Institute for a discussion with the twentieth United States National Security Advisor, Stephen Hadley, on his new book,Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 10: (AFP OUT) U.S. President George W. Bush (R) walks on the colonnade with U.S. President-elect Barack Obama at the White House November 10, 2008 in Washington, DC. This is the first visit for Barack Obama to the White House before he is sworn into office as President of the United States. First lady Laura Bush took soon to be first lady Michelle Obama on a tour of the White House as the President and Mr. Obama walked along the colonnade to the Oval Office where they will have a meeti
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Stephen J. Hadley
Moderator:
Peter Rough
Learn More
03
April 2023
Past Event
The China Challenge in the Middle East
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Mohammed Khalid Alyahya
President Joe Biden meets with China's President Xi Jinping during a virtual summit from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 15, 2021. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
03
April 2023
Past Event
The China Challenge in the Middle East

When Chinese leader Xi Jinping brokered a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the White House welcomed the news. According to the administration, reduced tensions between the Middle Eastern countries further the president’s long-stated goals and does not represent a significant change in China’s role in the region.

President Joe Biden meets with China's President Xi Jinping during a virtual summit from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 15, 2021. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Mohammed Khalid Alyahya
Learn More
30
March 2023
Past Event
The Abraham Accords: Achievements and Prospects
Featured Speakers:
Ofir Akunis
Robert Greenway
Moderator:
Michael Doran
doran event
30
March 2023
Past Event
The Abraham Accords: Achievements and Prospects

Please join Hudson Institute for a discussion with Israel's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Ofir Akunis and Executive Director of the Abraham Accords Peace Institute Robert Greenway, moderated by Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East Director Michael Doran.

doran event
Featured Speakers:
Ofir Akunis
Robert Greenway
Moderator:
Michael Doran
Learn More
24
February 2023
Past Event
Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia? A Conversation with Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov
Featured Speakers:
Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov
Luke Coffey
Moderator:
Michael Doran
armenia azerbaijan russia
24
February 2023
Past Event
Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia? A Conversation with Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov

Michael Doran hosts a discussion on peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan with Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov, the assistant to the first vice president of Azerbaijan, and Hudson Senior Fellow Luke Coffey.

armenia azerbaijan russia
Featured Speakers:
Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov
Luke Coffey
Moderator:
Michael Doran
Learn More
23
February 2023
Past Event
The Iran-Russia Alliance
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Luke Coffey
Can Kasapoğlu
Moderator:
Peter Rough
Paper planes hang in front of the Iranian Embassy during a protest against Iran's supply of drones to Russia in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 18, 2022. (Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
23
February 2023
Past Event
The Iran-Russia Alliance

Join Hudson for a discussion on the extent of the threat and how the United States should respond.

Paper planes hang in front of the Iranian Embassy during a protest against Iran's supply of drones to Russia in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 18, 2022. (Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Luke Coffey
Can Kasapoğlu
Moderator:
Peter Rough
Learn More
02
February 2023
Past Event
Judicial Reform in Israel: A Conversation with Gadi Taub
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Gadi Taub
Minister of Justice Yariv Levin. From his office in Tel Aviv, above the Azrieli Junction, the world does not look the same as it does on the Motzash at the junction itself. There is constant public pressure, he says, from all corners of the territory, to move forward with the reform. The public wants it, and the government will do it. We talked extensively about the reform and the criticism towards it.
02
February 2023
Past Event
Judicial Reform in Israel: A Conversation with Gadi Taub

Israeli historian and author Gadi Taub joins Michael Doran for a conversation on Israel's recent judicial reforms.

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin. From his office in Tel Aviv, above the Azrieli Junction, the world does not look the same as it does on the Motzash at the junction itself. There is constant public pressure, he says, from all corners of the territory, to move forward with the reform. The public wants it, and the government will do it. We talked extensively about the reform and the criticism towards it.
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Gadi Taub
Learn More
02
February 2023
Past Event
Israel’s Old and New National Security Challenges: A Conversation with Dr. Eyal Hulata
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Eyal Hulata
Jonathan Schachter
The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)
02
February 2023
Past Event
Israel’s Old and New National Security Challenges: A Conversation with Dr. Eyal Hulata

Dr. Eyal Hulata joins Hudson to share insights gleaned from his time in office and his sense of the major decisions his successor will face in the coming year.

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Eyal Hulata
Jonathan Schachter
Learn More
22
November 2022
Past Event
Is the JCPOA Worth Saving?
Featured Speakers:
David Albright
Michael Doran
Doran Iran missiles protests
22
November 2022
Past Event
Is the JCPOA Worth Saving?

Please join Hudson Institute for a conversation on the question of whether the JCPOA is worth saving with David Albright, the foremost expert in the United States on nuclear non-proliferation.

Doran Iran missiles protests
Featured Speakers:
David Albright
Michael Doran
Learn More
21
October 2022
Past Event
Iranian Drone and Missile Proliferation: What Are Iran’s Ambitions?
Featured Speakers:
Luke Coffey
Can Kasapoğlu
Michael Doran
Moderator:
Peter Rough
yemen houthi drone iran ukraine saudi arabia
21
October 2022
Past Event
Iranian Drone and Missile Proliferation: What Are Iran’s Ambitions?

Iran’s disruptive military capabilities pose a significant threat to the strategic interests of the US and its allies. How great is the threat? How should the Biden administration react to it? Please join us to discuss these timely issues.

yemen houthi drone iran ukraine saudi arabia
Featured Speakers:
Luke Coffey
Can Kasapoğlu
Michael Doran
Moderator:
Peter Rough
Learn More
21
October 2022
Past Event
Israel-Lebanon Maritime Border Agreement: A Historic Deal or Another Mistake?
Featured Speakers:
H.E. Dr. Yuval Steinitz
Tony Badran
Moderator:
Michael Doran
Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid
21
October 2022
Past Event
Israel-Lebanon Maritime Border Agreement: A Historic Deal or Another Mistake?

Is the Israel-Lebanon deal just another step to appease Iran?

Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid
Featured Speakers:
H.E. Dr. Yuval Steinitz
Tony Badran
Moderator:
Michael Doran
Learn More