Russia’s Cuban Recruits

September 2023

Past Event

Russia’s Cuban Recruits

Past Event

Hudson Institute

September 27, 2023

The Russian Federation Navy Admiral Gorshkov frigate arrives to Havana's port on June 24, 2019. - A Russian naval detachment, led by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov, arrived in Havana on Monday in times of high tension between the island and the United States. (Photo by ADALBERTO ROQUE / AFP) (Photo credit should read ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP via Getty Images)

The Russian Navy frigate Admiral Gorshkov arrives in Havana on June 24, 2019. (Adalberto Roque/AFP via Getty Images)

September 2023

Past Event

Speakers:

Can Kasapoğlu

Senior Fellow (Nonresident)

Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat

Coordinator, Assembly of Cuban Resistance

Erich de la Fuente

Adjunct Professor of International Relations, Florida International University

Moderator:

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The revelation that Russia has recruited hundreds of Cubans to fight in Ukraine underscores the desperation of Cuban citizens and the expansion of cooperation between Cuba and Russia. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel declared that Russia has Cuba’s “unconditional support.”

Hudson Adjunct Fellow Daniel Batlle will moderate a panel examining the ramifications of the Cuba-Russia alliance and Havana’s decision to prevent more Cuban citizens from joining Russia’s war in Ukraine with Senior Fellow Can Kasapoğlu, Coordinator of the Assembly of Cuban Resistance Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat, and Florida International University Adjunct Professor of International Relations Erich de la Fuente.

January 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

China Human Rights Policy for the New Administration

Featured Speakers:

Anouk Wear

Sophie Richardson

Moderator:

Michael Sobolik

A man passes a portrait of Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanied by a propaganda slogan in Xinjiang, China, on July 16, 2023. (Photo by Pedro Pardo/AFP via Getty Images)

January 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

China Human Rights Policy for the New Administration

Join Hudson for an event to launch a new policy memo coauthored by Olivia Enos, Sophie Richardson, and Anouk Wear: “Prioritizing Human Rights in US Policy toward China: A Guide for the Next Administration.”

Featured Speakers:

Anouk Wear

Sophie Richardson

Moderator:

Michael Sobolik

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February 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Faith and Freedom: Constitutional Law and Religious Liberty | Political Studies Policy Certificate Program

Featured Speakers:

Rachel Mackey

Nina Shea

Professor Murray Dry

February 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Faith and Freedom: Constitutional Law and Religious Liberty | 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.

Featured Speakers:

Rachel Mackey

Nina Shea

Professor Murray Dry

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January 2025

Past Event

Georgia on Your Mind: An Event with President Salome Zourabichvili

Featured Speakers:

President Salome Zourabichvili

Representative Joe Wilson

Ambassador Kurt Volker

Laura Thornton

Luke Coffey

John P. Walters

Moderator:

Peter Rough

President Salome Zourabichvili greets a supporter outside her residence in Tbilisi, following the inauguration of the newly elected president, Mikheil Kavelashvili. (Photo by Jay Kogler/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

January 2025

Past Event

Georgia on Your Mind: An Event with President Salome Zourabichvili

Join us for a special address by freedom fighter and Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, followed by remarks from Congressman Joe Wilson and an expert panel discussion.