Thank you, Ken, for that kind introduction. To the Members of the Board of Trustees, to Dr. Michael Pillsbury, to our distinguished guests, and to all of you who, true to your mission in this place, “think about the future in unconventional ways” –- it is an honor to be back at the Hudson Institute. For more than a half a century, this Institute has dedicated itself to “advancing global security, prosperity, and freedom.” And while Hudson's hometowns have changed over the years, one thing has (...)