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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.
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Hudson’s Japan Chair will welcome a panel of geopolitical, security, and economic experts to address the challenges and opportunities for US-Japan cooperation with Southeast Asia.
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Bill Hagerty joins Hudson Japan Chair Kenneth R. Weinstein for a fireside chat on how President Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba can work to address shared priorities.
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