Russia’s War against Ukraine as Seen from Slovakia: A Conversation with Former Prime Minister Eduard Heger

February 2024

Past Event

Russia’s War against Ukraine as Seen from Slovakia: A Conversation with Former Prime Minister Eduard Heger

Past Event

Hudson Institute

February 06, 2024

Prime Minister of Slovakia Eduard Heger speaks during an event with participant of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and foreign leaders in Ukraine on March 31, 2023. (STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

February 2024

Past Event

Speakers:

Eduard Heger

Former Prime Minister, Slovak Republic

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Slovakia under Prime Minister Eduard Heger had been one of the most robust Ukraine supporters in Europe since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion. But Slovakia’s 2023 parliamentary election brought to power the opposing Smer party, which is less supportive of Kyiv. The Smer government under Robert Fico has also signaled its intention to adopt different policies on key domestic political, economic, and social issues. Slovakia will elect a new president in Spring 2024 and a new slate of members of the European Parliament in June.

Join Hudson Senior Fellow Matt Boyse for a discussion on current developments in Central Europe, especially Slovakia, and Russia’s war against Ukraine with Eduard Heger, Slovak prime minister from April 2021 until May 2023.

A light lunch will be available following the conversation.

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

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An Assessment of the US Nuclear Enterprise with NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby

Featured Speakers:

Jill Hruby

Rebeccah L. Heinrichs

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana transits Puget Sound on February 9, 2023. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian G. Reynolds)

January 2025

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An Assessment of the US Nuclear Enterprise with NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby

Join Hudson for a discussion with Administrator Hruby on the state of America’s nuclear enterprise.

Featured Speakers:

Jill Hruby

Rebeccah L. Heinrichs

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January 2025

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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.