Assessing Lula’s Leadership in Brazil

August 2023

Past Event

Assessing Lula’s Leadership in Brazil

Past Event

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August 01, 2023

President of Brazil Lula da Silva at a meeting inside 10 Downing Street on May 5, 2023, in London, England. (Kin Cheung-WPA Pool via Getty Images)

August 2023

Past Event

Speakers:

Marcio Coimbra

Chairman, Fundação da Liberdade Econômica

Matthew Taylor

Professor, American University School of International Service

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Since returning to power in January, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has sought to elevate Brazil's role in global affairs, strengthen the foundations of Brazil's economy, and undo the legacy of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Join Hudson Institute for an assessment of President Lula's first seven months in office and what his leadership means for the future of Brazil and US-Brazil relations. Adjunct Fellow Daniel Batlle will be joined by Marcio Coimbra, head of the Fundação da Liberdade Econômica (Foundation for Economic Liberty), and Matthew Taylor, professor at American University's School of International Service

October 2025

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Relearning Great Power Diplomacy: A Conversation with Wess Mitchell

Featured Speakers:

Wess Mitchell

A detail photo of “A Peace Conference at the Quai d'Orsay” by William Orpen. (Wikimedia Commons)

October 2025

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Relearning Great Power Diplomacy: A Conversation with Wess Mitchell

Join Hudson’s Peter Rough for a discussion with Wess Mitchell on the future of great power diplomacy.

Featured Speakers:

Wess Mitchell

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October 2025

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How Promoting Freedom in North Korea Makes America Safer and Stronger

Featured Speakers:

Representative Young Kim (R-CA)

Greg Scarlatoiu

Sean Chung

Rose Jang

Hannah Oh

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October 2025

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How Promoting Freedom in North Korea Makes America Safer and Stronger

Join Hudson Institute for a discussion on the connection between human rights in North Korea and US national security.

Featured Speakers:

Representative Young Kim (R-CA)

Greg Scarlatoiu

Sean Chung

Rose Jang

Hannah Oh

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October 2025

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The View from Bucharest with Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu

Featured Speakers:

H.E. Oana-Silvia Țoiu

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In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

The View from Bucharest with Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu

With Peter Rough, Foreign Minister Țoiu will discuss Black Sea security, the war in Ukraine, Russia’s hybrid attacks, and Romania-US relations.

Featured Speakers:

H.E. Oana-Silvia Țoiu

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October 2025

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Understanding China’s Political and Institutional Foundations: A Conversation with Chenggang Xu

Featured Speakers:

Professor Chenggang Xu

October 2025

Past Event

Understanding China’s Political and Institutional Foundations: A Conversation with Chenggang Xu

Join Dr. Miles Yu, senior fellow and director of Hudson’s China Center, for a conversation with Professor Xu on why misunderstanding China’s political order may create critical strategic risks for the US amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry.