Rachel Mackey

Fellow and Executive Director, Hudson Institute Political Studies

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Rachel Mackey is a fellow at Hudson Institute and the executive director of Hudson Institute Political Studies.

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Biography

Rachel Mackey is a fellow at Hudson Institute, specializing in political philosophy and American politics, and the executive director of Hudson Institute Political Studies. She writes primarily on ancient political philosophy and American bureaucracy. She received her PhD in political science from Boston College and BA in political science and classics from Middlebury College.

30 - 03

April - May 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

The Era of Rivalry: American Power and the Contemporary World Order | Hudson Institute Political Studies Policy Certificate Program

Featured Speakers:

Peter Campbell

Rachel Mackey

Mike Watson

30 - 03

April - May 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

The Era of Rivalry: American Power and the Contemporary World Order | Hudson Institute Political Studies Policy Certificate Program

This certificate program is designed to equip policy professionals with a rigorous framework for understanding great power competition and the evolving structure of the international order.

Featured Speakers:

Peter Campbell

Rachel Mackey

Mike Watson

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16 - 19

April 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Citizen and State: Tocqueville, Liberty, and Public Life | Hudson Institute Political Studies Policy Certificate Program

Featured Speakers:

Rachel Mackey

Robert Woodson

16 - 19

April 2026

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Citizen and State: Tocqueville, Liberty, and Public Life | Hudson Institute Political Studies Policy Certificate Program

This certificate program is designed to provide policy professionals with a crash course in military tactics and operational realities.

Featured Speakers:

Rachel Mackey

Robert Woodson

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30 - 04

April - May 2025

Past Event

Strategy in Motion: The Policies and Tactics of Modern Warfare | Political Studies Policy Certificate Program

Featured Speakers:

Garrett Exner

Rachel Mackey

Brendan McBreen

30 - 04

April - May 2025

Past Event

Strategy in Motion: The Policies and Tactics of Modern Warfare | Political Studies Policy Certificate Program

The Hudson Institute Political Studies Policy Certificate Program gathers talented early career professionals for advanced study of American foreign and domestic policy and national security, led by policy experts and experienced government officials.