Since Venezuela鈥檚 July 28, 2024, presidential election, which opposition candidate Edmundo Gonz谩lez Urrutia won decisively, Nicol谩s Maduro鈥檚 regime has defied the will of the people and intensified its campaign of repression and terror. Over 1,600 political prisoners remain behind bars, while opposition leaders have been forced into hiding or exile. Despite international condemnation, Maduro had himself inaugurated for a third term in January.
Under Maduro, Venezuela has transformed into a criminal hub, facilitating illicit activities that threaten regional stability. Although the regime released six American citizens in February, Maduro鈥檚 Venezuela continues to deepen its strategic alliances with rogue states like Iran, posing a growing threat to the security of the United States.
Join Adjunct Fellow Daniel Batlle and the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, Mar铆a Corina Machado, for a discussion on the implications of Maduro鈥檚 dictatorship for Venezuela and the United States.
Join Hudson for a discussion with Sir Iain on the economic, political, and security measures the US and its allies need to take to defeat the rising authoritarian axis.
Join Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah Heinrichs for a conversation with Hammer about the book and the future of US-Israel relations.
Former policymakers and leading national security experts will join Hudson to assess how China鈥檚 growing influence is reshaping the regional order鈥攁nd how the US should respond.
Join Hudson for a panel that will examine some of the tools that could help revitalize US investment in the region, including development finance, political risk insurance, and economic innovation zones.
