This week in policy: 71 events across 29 topicsWeek Ahead
Virtual
Oct 8, 2026 · time not announced
Online

Online event discussing resilience and strategic relevance of Commonwealth small states. Intended for policymakers and stakeholders engaged with small-state resilience.

Stanford University (see event page)
Oct 8, 2026 · time not announced
In Person

A talk titled 'The Kremlin's Pressure Cooker' addressing restraint and escalation in Russia's war on Ukraine. Details and registration on the FSI events page.

Asia House, Copenhagen, Denmark
Oct 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM (CEST) · 3h 30m
In Person

Seminar examining how China, Japan and South Korea influence green transitions, focusing on interactions between international and local political economies and their effect on the pace and direction of green transformation.

Virtual
Oct 8, 2026 @ 9:00 AM (UTC)
Online

The Royal United Services Institute's 195th Annual General Meeting will take place online on 8 October 2026. The notice specifies a start time of 10:00 BST for members.

Virtual
Oct 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM (UTC) · 1h 15m
Online

Public webinar on managing export controls for quantum computing in an era of geopolitical competition, with perspectives from Europe, South Korea and the United States. Features a moderated panel of experts from research, industry and policy, and discusses balancing security with international collaboration.

Virtual
Oct 8, 2026 @ 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM (UTC) · 45m
Online

A virtual PIIE event in the 'What Now, Europe?' series exploring the creation and implications of the EU Anti–Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). Host Nicolas Véron and guest Raluca Pruna discuss AMLA's role, effectiveness, and impact on EU financial supervision.

Virtual
Oct 8, 2026 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

IFPRI policy seminar examining overlapping climate (El Niño) and geopolitical (Iran) shocks and their implications for global food security, featuring IFPRI modeling and a policy-focused panel with experts from IFPRI, WFP, and Malawi's DoDMA.

Virtual
Oct 8, 2026 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

Online moderated panel discussion on the Trump administration's first two years of MENA policy and implications ahead of the U.S. midterms, featuring Jasmine El-Gamal, Natasha Hall, Sami Halabi, and John Chappell; moderated by Douglas Christensen.

1800 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
Oct 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT) · 1h
In Person

KEI will release its annual survey on American views of the U.S.-South Korea relationship and discuss results with panelists Karl Friedhoff, Dina Smeltz, and Nils Wollesen Osterberg. Coffee and refreshments will be provided; send questions and accommodation requests to events@keia.org.

Hong Kong, China
Oct 9, 2026 @ 12:00 AM (UTC+8)
In Person

Jobs and Development Conference 2026 (9–10 Oct) bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners to discuss jobs, labour markets and inclusive development. Organized by UNU‑WIDER.

L-166, Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA
Oct 8, 2026 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT) · 1h
In Person

Panel moderated by Doug Sosnik with Casey Contres and Jessica Anderson on the future of the Republican Party and emerging conservative operatives. Lunch will be served; must register with a valid Harvard email address.

Virtual
Oct 8, 2026 @ 5:00 PM (UTC)
Online

A CFR webinar with Neda Bolourchi and Daniel B. Poneman on U.S.-Gulf relations and the Strait of Hormuz.

Virtual
Oct 8, 2026 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (EDT) · 1h
Online
Silverado Policy Accelerator, Inc.

Webinar on China's growing exports of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and implications for the global auto industry and policymakers. Speakers: Andrew David, Mitch Semanik, and John Corrigan. Covers export trends to EU, UK, South Korea, and effects on U.S. firms.

Stimson Center (Washington, DC) and Virtual
Oct 8, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (EDT) · 1h 30m
Hybrid

A book talk hosted by 38 North with co-authors Kathi Zellweger and Mike Chinoy about humanitarian work in North Korea. Offered in-person and online.

Richmond, VA (exact venue not provided)
Oct 8, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (EDT) · 2h 30m
In Person

Free in-person screening of the short documentary Your Verdict Counts followed by a panel conversation with jurors, defense attorneys, and criminal-justice experts about juror rights and responsibilities. This event will not be live-streamed.

JFK Jr. Forum, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA
Oct 8, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EDT) · 1h
Hybrid

U.S. Senator Andy Kim discusses global competitiveness, U.S.-China dynamics, and the future of competitive policy. Co-sponsored by relevant centers; livestream available.

Chicago, IL (Chicago Council on Global Affairs – hybrid)
Oct 8, 2026 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (CDT) · 1h
Hybrid

Paweł Markiewicz and Ari Tabatabai examine Europe's fight against disinformation and what it reveals about protecting democracy in an age of information warfare. Presented with the Consulates General of France and Poland; a reception follows.

Washington, DC
Oct 9, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (EDT) · 1h 30m
Hybrid
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) - Global Health Policy Center

A CSIS and WashU Bursky School of Public Health convening on the role of universities in connecting research evidence to policy action. Part of the 'Better Ways of Knowing' project; speakers to be announced. The event will be held in person in Washington, DC and webcast; a recording will be available on the event page.

Virtual
Oct 9, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

A Kennan Institute conversation with WSJ reporters Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson about their book Swap: A Secret History of the New Cold War, focusing on the 2024 prisoners' exchange and the practice of keeping and exchanging hostages in Russia.

L-166, Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA
Oct 9, 2026 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT) · 1h
In Person

Conversation with Whitley Yates on political identity, coalition building, and the future of American politics. Lunch will be served; must register with a valid Harvard email address.