07
March 2019
Past Event
Revolution and Civil Unrest: Lessons From Venezuela and Syria

Revolution and Civil Unrest: Lessons From Venezuela and Syria

Past Event
Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C. Headquarters
March 07, 2019
The headquarters of one of the 'colectivos' of Caracas. 'Colectivos' are criminal gangs armed by President Hugo Chavez's administration, and have been converted into left-wing guerrilla groups through the introduction of political ideology.
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The headquarters of one of the 'colectivos' of Caracas. 'Colectivos' are criminal gangs armed by President Hugo Chavez's administration, and have been converted into left-wing guerrilla groups through the introduction of political ideology.
07
March 2019
Past Event

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20004

Speakers:
mike_pregent
Michael Pregent

Senior Fellow

Paul Coyer

Research Professor, Institute of World Politics, and Associate Professor, l'Ecole Speciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr

Michael Ledeen

Freedom Scholar, Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Joseph M. Humire

Executive Director, Center for a Secure Free Society

Alberto M. Fernandez

President, Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Hudson Institute hosted a discussion analyzing the similarities between the Syrian revolution and the civil war that followed and the recent unrest in Venezuela. Panelists included Hudson Senior Fellow Michael Pregent; Institute of World Politics Research Professor Paul Coyer; Foundation for Defense of Democracies Freedom Scholar Michael Ledeen; and Center for a Secure Free Society Executive Director Joseph M. Humire. The discussion was moderated by Middle East Broadcasting Networks President Alberto M. Fernandez.

Many of the challenges leading up to a revolution, as well as the consequences that come from political upheaval, remain consistent across countries and continents – the unrest in Venezuela and Syria are no exception. Refugees from the chaos and upheaval in Venezuela have exceeded 3 million and are quickly approaching levels associated with the Syrian refugee crisis, overwhelming neighboring countries. Similarly, the revolutions have evoked analogous anti-imperialist economic and social rhetoric in their movements. Understanding one country's struggles can lend valuable insights for addressing another.

**NOTE: This event is open to the press. All members of the media should RSVP to press@hudson.org.**

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