Nikki Haley announced Monday that she will join the Hudson Institute, a conservative foreign policy think tank, as its Walter P. Stern Chair.
The former South Carolina governor withdrew from the Republican presidential primary last month after failing to gain enough momentum against rival Donald Trump after Super Tuesday, where he won nearly every race.
During his 2024 presidential bid, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will emphasize the importance of America’s alliances with Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and use his position in Hudson to guide other policymakers. He said this would further his foreign policy goals.
“The world becomes less secure when policymakers blame our enemies or fail to acknowledge the importance of our alliances. That’s why Ms. Hudson’s work is so important,” Haley said in a statement. .
“They believe that the American people need to know the facts and that policymakers need to know the solutions that support a secure, free, and prosperous future.” I look forward to upholding the principles that make us a great nation.”
The Walter P. Stern Chair Program was launched in 2020 to honor former Hudson Chairman Walter “Wally” Stern, who played a key role in building the Hudson Institute into a prominent foreign policy organization. .
“Nikki is an effective leader with a proven track record in both foreign and domestic policy,” Hudson President and CEO John Walters said in a statement. “During a time of global political turmoil, she has been a staunch defender of freedom and an effective defender of America’s security and prosperity. We are thrilled to have her join the Hudson team. I am honored.”
Haley kept a low profile in the month following her withdrawal from the race, saying she was spending time with her family and considering her next steps.
In her farewell speech during the primary, she challenged Trump to persuade his supporters, but stopped short of endorsing him.
“It’s now up to Donald Trump to capture the votes of those who didn’t support us, both inside and outside our party.” [him]. And I hope he does,” Haley said.
Sara Mae Stern, Chair of Hudson’s Board of Directors, said of Haley’s new position:
“She is a courageous and insightful policy maker, and these qualities are essential to making Hudson the strong policy organization it is today, and I am extremely proud that she has joined the Institute.” I think so.”
