Hudson Institute released its 2024 annual report, highlighting the organization’s ongoing work in policy analysis and recommendations for the United States and its allies. In a joint letter, Chair of the Board of Trustees Sarah May Stern and President and CEO John P. Walters emphasized the importance of Hudson’s research amid global uncertainty.
“In a world of rapid change, the need for Hudson Institute’s work is especially clear. Policy leaders require accurate and timely analyses and recommendations on the key challenges facing the United States and its allies. With dedicated research and innovative solutions, Hudson Institute is uniquely positioned to forge a future defined by American leadership,” they wrote.
The letter noted that Hudson experts are focused on policy development in regions such as the Middle East and Europe, efforts to advance U.S. military capabilities, and strengthening alliances. The institute also hosted several international figures over the past year, including Speaker Mike Johnson, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul.
Additionally, Hudson cohosted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Public Forum in Washington, DC during NATO’s seventy-fifth-anniversary summit. According to Stern and Walters: “Hudson continues to establish itself as a vital platform for shaping the future of international relations thanks to our sharp analysis and high-level partnerships.”
The letter also referenced ongoing engagement with officials under the Trump administration: “Under the Trump administration, Hudson strategically directs our efforts toward areas where we can make a positive impact on policy and work constructively to ensure that leaders are equipped with our ideas. We have longstanding relationships with key officials joining the national security team, and several of our Hudson colleagues have taken positions in the State Department, National Security Council, Department of Defense, and other agencies. Undoubtedly, the world remains a dangerous place, and under this new administration, Hudson’s expertise will be more important than ever.”
Stern and Walters concluded by thanking supporters: “Our work is made possible through the support of our many friends and partners. Thank you for your investment in Hudson Institute to support policies that ensure American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future.”
