24
July 2019
Past Event
Combating Transnational Crime in the Americas: A Conversation with U.S. Sen. John Cornyn

Combating Transnational Crime in the Americas: A Conversation with U.S. Sen. John Cornyn

Past Event
Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C. Headquarters
July 24, 2019
Authorities incinerate a load of cocaine seized to two Colombian nationals navigating along the Caribbean (Getty Images)
Caption
Authorities incinerate a load of cocaine seized to two Colombian nationals navigating along the Caribbean (Getty Images)
24
July 2019
Past Event

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

Speakers:
Senator John Cornyn

U.S. Senator for Texas

John Walters

Chief Operating Officer, Hudson Institute

U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas will deliver remarks on combatting transnational crime, corruption, and narcotics trafficking in the Americas at Hudson Institute. Following his remarks, he will discuss this topic further with John Walters, Hudson’s chief operating officer and former director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Sen. Cornyn will discuss his New Americas Recommitment to Counternarcotics Operations and Strategy (NARCOS) Initiative, which seeks to restore law and order throughout Mexico and Central America and build a secure and prosperous region.

Sen. Cornyn serves on the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees. This Congress he was selected to co-chair the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, which focuses on expanding international cooperation against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking.

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

Related Events
31
March 2025
In-Person Event | Hudson Institute
Fully Exploiting Autonomous Military Systems
Featured Speakers:
Wahid Nawabi
Lindsey Sheppard
Scott Gilloon
Matt Macnak
Kevin Chlan
Rob Morrissey
Dan Javorsek
Moderator:
Bryan Clark
DVIDS
31
March 2025
In-Person Event | Hudson Institute
Fully Exploiting Autonomous Military Systems

Senior Fellow Bryan Clark will sit down for a fireside chat with AeroVironment Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Wahid Nawabi about how the US military can realize these opportunities in autonomous systems. 

DVIDS
Featured Speakers:
Wahid Nawabi
Lindsey Sheppard
Scott Gilloon
Matt Macnak
Kevin Chlan
Rob Morrissey
Dan Javorsek
Moderator:
Bryan Clark
31
March 2025
Virtual Event | Online Only
‘The Perfect Allies’: Examining the U.S.-Baltic Relationship under the Trump Administration
Featured Speakers:
Amb. Kalev Stoicescu
Amb Eitvydas Bajarūnas
Olevs Nikers
Luke Coffey
Getty Images
31
March 2025
Virtual Event | Online Only
‘The Perfect Allies’: Examining the U.S.-Baltic Relationship under the Trump Administration

With global threats to freedom on the rise and America’s security commitments growing uncertain, join Luke Coffey and a panel of Baltic security experts for a discussion on the future of US-Baltic relations in the second Trump administration.

Getty Images
Featured Speakers:
Amb. Kalev Stoicescu
Amb Eitvydas Bajarūnas
Olevs Nikers
Luke Coffey
28
March 2025
Past Event
Building a Sustainable and Successful Semiconductor Ecosystem under the Trump Administration
Featured Speakers:
Peter Cleveland
Jonathan Hoganson
Paul Treadgold
Patrick Wilson
Moderator:
Jason Hsu
Getty Images
28
March 2025
Past Event
Building a Sustainable and Successful Semiconductor Ecosystem under the Trump Administration

Senior Fellow Jason Hsu will moderate a discussion with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Senior Vice President Peter Cleveland, ASML Head of US Government Affairs Jonathan Hoganson, Tokyo Electron Director of Government Affairs Paul Treadgold, and MediaTek Vice President of Government Relations Patrick Wilson. 

Getty Images
Featured Speakers:
Peter Cleveland
Jonathan Hoganson
Paul Treadgold
Patrick Wilson
Moderator:
Jason Hsu
28
March 2025
Past Event
The Future of Autonomous Undersea Warfare
Featured Speakers:
Vice Admiral Robert M. Gaucher
Duane Fotheringham
Matt Britton
Bryan Clark
DVDS
28
March 2025
Past Event
The Future of Autonomous Undersea Warfare

Join Hudson Institute’s Bryan Clark for a panel discussion on how crewed-uncrewed teaming and advanced electronic warfare integration are redefining undersea dominance. The conversation will explore the next generation of autonomous maritime defense, where stealth, surveillance, and strike capabilities promise to reach new heights.

DVDS
Featured Speakers:
Vice Admiral Robert M. Gaucher
Duane Fotheringham
Matt Britton
Bryan Clark