Hudson Institute Political Studies

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With weekly essay assignments, end-of-program capstones, and years of practice, Political Studies alumni are fairly good writers! That's why we are partnering with Athwart Magazine for an alumni writing contest on the topic of education. Alumni from our Summer Fellowship and Policy Certificate programs are invited to reflect on philosophy of education, education policy, or books and teachers that most strongly influenced them. Creative submissions are encouraged—we hope to find the next Rousseau or Montaigne! Alumni have until May 12 to submit their essays. More information and contest guidelines are available in our newsletter. Contact [email protected] for any questions.

We are excited to announce that applications for our next Policy Certificate, Strategy in Motion: The Policies and Tactics of Modern Warfare, are open! Taking place from April 30 to May 5, 2025, this program will be led by Garrett Exner. Garrett Exner is an adjunct fellow at Hudson Institute, where he writes and comments on US national defense with a specific focus on the use of special operations forces and gray zone competition. Mr. Exner is also a contributing editor for Providence Magazine and executive director of the Public Interest Fellowship, where he is responsible for the fellow selection process, fellow placements, relationships with partner organizations, and oversight of the development and educations of fellows over their time in the program. Previously, he served as the military legislative assistant to US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), a counterterrorism policy advisor in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Policy), and as a special operations officer in the United States Marine Corps. He spent 14 years in the Marine Corps with deployments and operational experience in Iraq, North Africa, East Africa, and the South Pacific.

Applications are now open! https://lnkd.in/gTWPn7Qq

Strategy in Motion: The Policies and Tactics of Modern Warfare April 30 – May 4 We are excited to announce our next Policy Certificate Program for young professionals! From April 30 to May 4, join us for Strategy in Motion: The Policies and Tactics of Modern Warfare. This intensive certificate program is designed to provide emerging policy professionals with a crash course in military tactics and operational realities. Applications are opening soon!

Brady Helwig, an alumnus of the Political Studies Policy Certificate program, appeared on the Memos to the President podcast to discuss microelectronics. Arguing for the need to 1) achieve massive increases in AI energy efficiency, 2) expand opportunities for chip startups, and 3) defend positional advantages relative to China in tech fields, Mr. Helwig and the other podcast participants charted a policy path for securing America's technological edge. Brady Helwig is Associate Director for Economy at the Special Competitive Studies Project. He participated in Hudson Institute Political Studies' 2024 policy certificate "The Visible Hand: Positioning America to Compete.” Listen to the podcast episode here: https://loom.ly/Zf5oIIg

Ayla McBreen is the Program Associate for Hudson Institute Political Studies. A proud alumna of the 2021 Summer Fellowship, she credits the program with deepening her appreciation for the diverse intellectual traditions that shape political thought. Prior to joining Hudson Institute, Ms. McBreen worked as a Projects Associate at Business Executives for National Security. She holds a degree in political science and public policy from Kenyon College. This summer, she looks forward to hearing new perspectives in seminars and continuing conversations late into the night.

Alumni and Friends of Political Studies, join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. for a special conversation with Hudson Institute Research Fellow Arpana Pande! Dr. Pande will speak on the current state of—and potential further developments in—relations between the United States and India. The Zoom link is available in our most recent newsletter. --- Dr. Aparna Pande is a research fellow for India and South Asia at the Hudson Institute. Her major field of interest is foreign policy and security focusing on Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. Dr. Pande holds degrees from Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Boston University. She contributes to a wide array of publications and her most recent book is Making India Great: The Promise of a Reluctant Global Power (Harper Collins, 2020).

Today is the last day to apply for the Hudson Institute Political Studies Summer Fellowship. We offer top undergraduates an opportunity to engage with leading scholars, explore the foundations of political thought, and join a network of future leaders. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eXawK4Kw

With the 2025 Summer Fellowship just around the corner, we are pleased to announce the return of our Alumni Mentorship Program, led by Mr. Michael Lucchese. Every alumni mentor will be paired with an intimate group of fellows to guide through the summer program, and, we hope, beyond. --- Michael Lucchese is the founder and CEO of Pipe Creek Consulting, a communications firm based in Washington, D.C. He is also an associate editor of Law & Liberty and a contributing editor to Providence, as well as a member of the Academy of Philosophy and Letters. Previously, he was a Krauthammer Fellow with the Tikvah Fund, a visiting scholar at Liberty Fund, and an aide to U.S. Senator Ben Sasse. Mr. Lucchese's writing on national security, the conservative movement, and the American Founding has been published widely at outlets such as Wall Street Journal, National Review, and the Washington Examiner, among others. He graduated from Hillsdale College in 2018 with a B.A. in American Studies, and is a 2017 alumnus of the Hudson Institute Political Studies Program. Mr. Lucchese looks forward to learning more about the Great Books and asking the fellows many questions.