Hudson Institute

2 weeks ago | hudson.org | Patrick Cronin

By Patrick M. CroninIt is far easier for the United States to avoid direct diplomacy with North Korea than to chart a realistic path for high-level engagement that reduces risks. The United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) remain technically in a state of war nearly three-quarters of a century after the 1953 armistice. Prior to the first-ever summit between an American and North Korean leader, the prospects for diplomacy looked bleak.

Mar 20, 2025 | hudson.org | Daniel Byman

The next four years will be critical for American industrial policy as Washington seeks to strengthen its position in global semiconductor fabrication. Building on the Trump administration’s efforts to reshore semiconductor design and manufacturing, policymakers and industry professionals will need to collaborate on a comprehensive plan to foster a robust semiconductor ecosystem in the United States.

Mar 19, 2025 | hudson.org | Daniel Byman

As democracies with open media ecosystems, the United States and Japan face the constant challenge of information uncertainty. Bad actors, including those associated with nation-states, constantly seek to undermine the two nations’ civil societies by spreading disinformation on social media, as well as traditional media and other outlets. Join Hudson for an expert discussion on how the US and Japan approach the threat of information uncertainty and foreign influence.

Feb 19, 2025 | hudson.org | David Byrd

Israel faces mounting challenges on multiple fronts in an increasingly complex security environment. The Trump administration’s postwar plan for Gaza has sparked debate over Israel’s long-term strategy, while instability in Syria continues to threaten regional security. Meanwhile, Washington’s evolving approach to the Middle East raises key questions about the future of the United States’ relations with Israel and the region more broadly.

Jan 16, 2025 | hudson.org | Japan Chair

This paper is the second of a two-part series on the concept of the free and open Indo-Pacific (FOIP). The first study, The Rise of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific and the Challenge of Deterrence, examined the genesis of FOIP as well as its rise to strategic centrality for nations in the Indo-Pacific, North America, and Europe. FOIP has made immense contributions to Indo-Pacific connectivity, prosperity, peace, and security.