Mike Watson serves as the Associate Director at the Hudson Institute's Center for the Future of Liberal Society since August 2018, where responsibilities include overseeing all projects, managing a research team, and providing support for notable works such as Walter Russell Mead’s upcoming book. Previous experience includes a role as a Research Assistant for Charles Krauthammer, a syndicated columnist for the Washington Post, from 2012 to 2018. Mike Watson holds a Master of Arts in Security Policy Studies from the Elliott School of International Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Virginia.