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Hudson in 5
At Hudson, Senator James Risch (R-ID) emphasized that the United States needs to tighten sanctions enforcement against Iran and support Israel in preventing Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Watch the event, listen to the podcast, or read the transcript here.
In First Breakfast, Nadia Schadlow explains that strategic depth—the time and space a nation has to respond to threats—is now shaped by cyber networks, satellites, and supply chains. To maintain its military edge and deter future wars, the US needs to think beyond terrain, support frontline allies, and preoccupy adversaries by creating challenges, she argues.
“We are all watching what happens between China and America,” said Foreign Minister of Singapore Vivian Balakrishnan. At Hudson he explained that while partners like Singapore seek deeper ties with the US, these relationships need to be grounded in trust and mutual benefit.
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In German Chancellor Fredrick Merz, President Donald Trump finally has the partner he needs to forge the transatlantic compact he has so long sought. He should seize the moment and grasp Merz’s extended hand of friendship, writes Peter Rough.
Yesterday Congressman Jeff Crank (R-CO) joined Hudson to discuss why space-based security is crucial to the American way of life. During the event he announced the founding of the House Golden Dome Caucus, which will work to implement Trump’s next-generation missile defense plan.
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India has emerged as one of America’s most important partners. But the Trump administration’s stances on issues like the Kashmir conflict and student visas risk alienating New Delhi, warns Walter Russell Mead.
