“We are proud of his dedication to advance security, freedom, and prosperity for America and its allies and partners.”
WASHINGTON—Hudson Institute congratulates Senior Fellow Luke Coffey for receiving an Order of Merit, III award from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The Order of Merit is awarded to individuals whose work has strengthened international cooperation and supported the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
“Luke is a warrior for freedom against the tyrants of our day and this honor is well deserved,” Hudson President and CEO John P. Walters said. “From his Army service to his incisive, clear-eyed research at Hudson, Luke is unwavering in his work to promote freedom at home and abroad. We are proud of his dedication to advance security, freedom, and prosperity for America and its allies and partners.”
“Receiving this award from President Zelenskyy is one of the greatest honors of my life,” Coffey said. “As Ukraine celebrates 33 years of independence, our fight to maintain its sovereignty has never been more critical so that future generations of Ukrainians can inherit a peaceful, prosperous, and unified Ukraine.”
Coffey is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute’s Center on Europe and Eurasia. His work at Hudson analyzes national security and foreign policy with a focus on Europe, Eurasia, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and transatlantic relations. As a commissioned officer in the Army, he spent the entirety of his service on active duty overseas and was stationed in Italy with the Army’s Southern European Task Force. In 2005, Coffey deployed to Afghanistan for a year and was awarded the Bronze Star.
In addition to receiving the Order of Merit, III degree by decree of President Zelensky, Coffey is also proudly sanctioned by Russia.
Read more about the Order of Merit here.
For inquiries, contact acarroll@hudson.org.
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