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Foreign policy scholars discussed the state of relations between the European Union, China, and the U.S. Topics included China’s growing influence in Europe, trade relations, cybersecurity…

The Hudson Institute hosted a conversation on U.S. foreign policy and global national security threats with Jake Sullivan, former national security adviser to Vice President Joe Biden. Mr.…

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats spoke at a discussion on cybersecurity, counterterrorism and Russian election interference. He talked about increased malicious cyber activities, saying the “warning lights are blinking…

National Space Council Executive Secretary Scott Pace gave a keynote address at the Hudson Institute’s forum on space policy and the commercial satellite industry. Hudson Institute…

Kenneth Weinstein talked about challenges facing CIA Director Mike Pompeo as he sought confirmation to become the next Secretary of State.

Defense Undersecretary Michael Griffin talked about technology and national security. Undersecretary Griffin, who also served as NASA administrator during the George W. Bush administration,…

Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Elaine Duke talked about combating terrorism and the threat of weapons of mass destruction. She outlined how the agency was adapting and addressing…

Melanie Kirkpatrick talked about her book Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience, in which she provides a history of Thanksgiving.

Leaders of Indian business units of American firms Boeing and General Electric were among the panelists at a Hudson Institute discussion on the future of the U.S. - India trade…

House Homeland Security Chair Michael McCaul (R-TX) talked about the state of U.S. homeland security. Topics included U.S.-led efforts to combat ISIS* in Iraq and Syria, as well as the threat of…

Alex Nowrasteh and Mark Krikorian debated whether U.S. immigration policy should be more open or less open. Commentary by George Will, Andrew McCarthy, Michael Barone, and John Fonte provided competing views on…

Beth McCormick talked about efforts to ensure the security of various U.S. defense technologies. She defined her job as “share what you can and protect what you must.” Defense technology…

Author Melanie Kirkpatrick discussed her book, Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia’s Underground Railroad. Among the topics she addressed were the impact of U.S. sanctions and…

Telecommunications experts and scholars talked about access to high-speed data networks in rural communities. Hanns Kuttner began the discussion with a slide presentation of his study, “Broadband for Rural…

Panelists spoke about U.S. counterterrorism policy and efforts to confront challenges posed by Islamist extremism. They responded to questions from the audience.

A group of conservative former members of the military called on the U.S. to reduce its dependence on foreign oil, calling it one of the top national security issues. Former Vice Chair of General…

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about his bill that would modify how Medicare operates to make the program fiscally sustainable. The legislation would set a maximum limit on seniors'…

Panelists talked about the U.S.-Israel relationship and the Middle East peace process. They advocated that the United States pay less attention to the peace process, and instead focus on…

Donald Rumsfeld talked about his book, Known and Unknown: A Memoir, with a panel of Pentagon insiders. The discussion focused on the decision making during Mr. Rumsfeld’s tenure as Defense…

Senate Republican Conference Chairman Lamar Alexander spoke about the Republican agenda in the upcoming 112th Congress. He was followed by a panel including Weekly Standard Editor Bill Kristol…