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Episode 760
The historic C5+1 summit in Washington—at which President Donald Trump will host the heads of state from the five nations of Central Asia (Kazakhstan…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Limits of Autonomy: How Beijing Exploits Hong Kong’s Special Status
Episode 759
In 2019, the Chinese Communist Party cracked down on political freedom in Hong Kong and violated the special region’s autonomy. The Trump administrat…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Investing in the US-Japan Alliance: Issues and Solutions for the $550 Billion Investment Fund
Episode 758
On September 4, the United States and Japan outlined the structure of the $550 billion US-Japan investment fund, and gave further insight into how Wa…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Congressman Rich McCormick on Securing American AI Leadership
Episode 757
America’s AI Action Plan, which the White House released this July, presents a comprehensive vision for American dominance in the global artificial i…
7 months ago
How Long Can Russia’s Weakening Economy Support Putin’s War on Ukraine?
Episode 756
In 2025 signs of weakness in the Russian economy are increasingly visible: high inflation, growing financial stresses, gasoline and food shortages, r…
7 months ago
Africa’s Role in Addressing America’s Critical Minerals Refining Vulnerability
Episode 755
Refining capacity is the greatest vulnerability in the United States’ critical minerals supply chain. After a decades-long campaign to price out comp…
7 months, 1 week ago
Prioritizing the Release of Chinese Christian Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri
Episode 754
On October 10, Chinese Communist Party authorities handcuffed and detained the lead pastor of Zion Church, Ezra Jin Mingri, beginning China’s largest…
7 months, 1 week ago
The US in the South Caucasus: Mapping New Strategic Opportunities
Episode 753
Hudson Institute’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East will host a conference, featuring a keynote address by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT…
7 months, 1 week ago
Stability, Security, and Prosperity in Southeastern Europe: A Priority for the Transatlantic Community
Episode 752
Southeastern Europe presents many opportunities to the transatlantic community, yet the region still poses numerous challenges. Adversaries have take…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Vanguard of Manufacturing: Fortifying US National Security
Episode 751
Hudson Institute’s Nadia Schadlow will host a conference on the future of America’s industrial base. The event will bring together representatives fr…
7 months, 2 weeks ago