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Hudson Institute l www.hudson.org News &Review 50th Anniversary 1961–2011 SUMMER l FALL 2011 LIEBERMAN AND STERN HONORED AT 2011 DOOLITTLE PRIZE DINNER At Hudson’s 2011 James H. Doolittle Prize Dinner in New York City in June, the Institute honored Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) with this year’s prize for his courageous leadership and distinguished record of accomplishment in a long career devoted to ensur- ing the safety and security of the United States. “Our country has benefited immensely from Joe Lieberman’s leadership and courage,” said Hudson President and CEO Kenneth Weinstein during his introduction of the Senator. “He is a pillar of independence and strength, and we are all profoundly grateful for his service.” At the dinner, Hudson also paid tribute to Chairman Emeritus Walter P. Stern for his many years of service to the Insti- tute. Stern has supported, shaped, and led Hudson for more than three decades and has helped make Hudson a world- class public policy innovator. In his speech before the Trustees, dis- tinguished guests, and media, Senator Lieberman warned against an isolationist American foreign policy. Doolittle Prize recipient Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman “We do not live in a ‘post-American world,’” Lieberman said. “We live in a and (inset) Chairman world in which American leadership and American power are more important Emeritus Walter P. Stern than ever. The American people intuitively understand CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 CONTENTS CHAIRMAN’S 2011 SUMMER/FALL LETTER 1 LIEBERMAN AND STERN Dear Friends of Hudson Institute, HONORED AT 2011 As Chairman, it is an honor to note that Hudson Institute is celebrating its fiftieth DOOLITTLE PRIZE DINNER anniversary and continues to expand and prosper. I am exceedingly proud to look back 2 Chairman’s LETTER upon the remarkable legacy of the Institute and to look optimistically into our future. 3 Hudson Media Today, as you see chronicled in this edition of News & Review, Hudson’s experts HIGHLIGHTS help national and international leaders understand the threat of radical Islam and 5 Excerpts of terrorism. Our scholars work to promote freedom and human rights. Hudson’s CONGRESSIONAL economic research promotes growth, trade, innovation, and prosperity. Our renowned TESTIMONY work on American institutions and ideals is guided by the principles of America’s 7 Hudson launches founders, and our studies on philanthropy measure the effectiveness of private and NEW CENTER faith-based assistance empowering individuals. and welcomes Among Hudson’s recent fiftieth-anniversary activities was a gala dinner in New NEW SCHOLARS York, where we honored two extraordinary individuals: Sen. Joseph Lieberman and 8 2011 BRADLEY SYMPOSIUM Hudson Chairman Emeritus Walter Stern. My longtime friend Joe has advanced and “True Americanism” protected American interests through his work in the Senate. And for four 10 Hudson EVENTS decades,Wally has guided the Institute; he has done more than anyone else to keep 15 NewYork Hudson Founder Herman Kahn’s dream alive. BRIEFING COUNCIL It is with pride that I announce important changes at this milestone in our history. 16 New President and CEO Hudson’s Board of Trustees has elected Kenneth Weinstein as President and CEO. KENNETH WEINSTEIN I am confident Ken will take Hudson in bold new directions as we advance into our 17 1961–2011 next fifty years (see page 16). And I’m delighted to announce that Marie-Josée Kravis HUDSON celebrates and Sarah Stern have become Vice Chairs of the Board. 50 years Also this summer, Hudson welcomed new CFO John Freeman and scholars Harold 18 Scholar in the Spotlight Furchtgott-Roth and Bruce Cole (see page 7). They will bring their expertise to TEVI TROY Hudson’s already deep bench of public policy experts and exceptional staff. 19 PUBLICATIONS Not losing sight of those who brought us to where we are today, I would like to express my thanks on behalf of the Institute to two exemplary individuals, President Emeritus Herbert London—who I’m pleased will continue to be a part of Hudson management—and retiring Vice President and CFO Deborah Hoopes. They have contributed decades of talent and leadership to Hudson Institute. I hope you will consider being a part of Hudson’s bright future and our next fifty years by becoming a financial supporter. With best wishes, 50th ANNIVERSARY 1961– 2011 ALLAN R. TESSLER Chairman 2 HUDSON INSTITUTE HUDSON MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS ■ VOICE OF AMERICA ■ AL JAZEERA ENGLISH ■ FOX BUSINESS NEWS Ann Marlowe on Afghanistan, Aparna Pande on transportation Mario Mancuso on special ops, August 1 in India, July 7 May 6 ■ FOX NEWS ■ BBC ■ MSNBC John Walters on Mexican drug Richard Weitz on Afghan troop Douglas Feith on bin Laden’s cartels, August 1 withdrawal, June 22 death, May 4 ■ FRANCE 3 ■ CNN ■ C-SPAN Kenneth Weinstein on the debt TeviTroy on presidential debates, Hillel Fradkin on the future of reduction debates, August 1 June 13 Syria, April 28 For exclusive Hudson videos, please visit ourYouTube page at www.YouTube.com/HudsonInstitute. 2011 SUMMER/FALL 3 TOP-TIER COMMENTARY “Far from the Worst Congress Ever” by Amy Kauffman, Foreign Policy, August 1 “Are McDonald’s and Walmart Winning the War on Obesity?” ■ C-SPAN ■ CBC (CANADA) by Hank Cardello, The Atlantic, July 29 Lee Smith on the future of Syria, Charles Horner on Chinese Pres- “Greek Deal Facilitates Worsening April 28 ident Hu’s state visit, January 18 Relations” by Irwin Stelzer, Wall Street Journal Europe, July 24 “The Obama Doctrine Defined” by Seth Cropsey and Douglas Feith, Commentary Magazine, July/August “How to Be an Honest Whistleblower” by Gabriel Schoenfeld, Wall Street Journal, June 10 “China’s Influence Gap” by John Lee, ■ CNN ■ FOX NEWS Wall Street Journal Asia, June 6 Hanns Kuttner on campaign Nina Shea on persecuted “A Heritage in Ruins” promises, April 19 Christians in Iraq, January 14 by Ann Marlowe, NewYorkTimes, June 3 “Now’s the Time to Redraft ACO Rules” byTeviTroy, Politico,June3 “Sudan Back on the Brink” by Andrew Natsios, Foreign Affairs, May 26 “Qaddafi’s Man in Managua” by Jaime Daremblum, Weekly Standard, May 10 ■ FOX NEWS ■ CNN Herbert London on Libya, Paul Marshall on persecuted “The Man Who Named the March 6 Christians in Egypt, January 7 ‘Independent Sector’” by William Schambra, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, May 5 “Egypt’s Islamists: A Cautionary Tale” by Hillel Fradkin and Lewis Libby, Commentary Magazine, April “Kim Jong Il’s Nuclear Resolve” by Jack David and Melanie Kirkpatrick, Wall Street Journal, February 28 To read the latest Hudson commentary, ■ ■ visit our website www.hudson.org. CTV (CANADA) CNN INTERNATIONAL Christopher Sands on U.S.- Irwin Stelzer on U.S. employment, Canadian relations, February 17 December 3 4 HUDSON INSTITUTE EXCERPTS OF CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY BY HUDSON SCHOLARS ■ APARNA PANDE the administration’s regulatory and ■ CHRISTOPHER FORD testifies before the House legislative agenda has had the effect testifies before the United Committee on Foreign of reducing jobs rather than creating States-China Economic them. Energy and environmental reg- Affairs, Subcommittee and Security Review ulation, new financial legislation, the on Investigations and new health care law, and proposed Commission, March 10 Oversight, July 26 tax increases all serve to drive jobs abroad rather than foster domestic Today, China seems openly assertive. A stable and effective civilian demo- growth. The narrative promoted by Beijing cratic Pakistan is the best bulwark seems now to be one of power by against radical Islamism, al-Qaeda, birthright: the assertion of special pre- and other jihadi groups in South ■ HAROLD rogatives in East Asia, coupled with Asia. Not only will the United States FURCHTGOTT-ROTH an ostentatious show of emerging benefit from a stable Pakistan, but military capabilities focused upon testifies before the House the entire region will as well.A stable denying U.S. military forces access to Pakistan is necessary for a stable Judiciary Committee, the region, thereby deterring our in- Afghanistan. China and India share Subcommittee on Courts, tervention in whatever future conflicts the desire for a stable Pakistan since Commercial, and might erupt there involving China. the last thing they want is Pakistan Administrative Law, failing or collapsing or radical Islam- June 8 ists becoming stronger in Pakistan ■ RICHARD WEITZ and crossing in greater numbers testifies before the United across the border. The public and our economy would States-China Economic benefit substantially from the careful consideration of the costs and bene- and Security Review ■ DIANA fits of regulations. Federal agencies Commission, April 13 FURCHTGOTT-ROTH have substantial legal and regulatory requirements, including Executive Since the end of the ColdWar, the im- testifies before the Joint Orders 12866 and 13563, to docu- proved political and economic rela- Economic Committee, ment their consideration of the costs tionship between Beijing and Moscow July 12 and benefits of proposed and new has affected a range of international regulations. However, the executive security issues. China and Russia have The Great Recession ended in June orders are not sufficient to ensure expanded their bilateral economic 2009, but, two years later, something reasoned rulemaking. For instance, and security cooperation. In addition, is still terribly wrong.… It is most the FCC does not effectively docu- they have pursued distinct, yet paral- troubling that whereas jobs are the ment or weigh the benefits and costs lel, policies regarding many global first priority for most Americans, of its rulemakings. and regional issues. Yet, Chinese and 2011 SUMMER/FALL 5 Russian approaches to a range of Hudson Institute Board of Trustees significant subjects are still largely uncoordinated and at times in con- flict. Economic exchanges between ALLAN R.TESSLER China and Russia remain minimal Chairman of the Board compared to those found between Chairman of the Board, Epoch Holdings Corporation most friendly countries, let alone WALTER P.
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