This week in policy: 108 events across 27 topicsWeek Ahead
JFK Jr. Forum (Harvard Kennedy School)
Nov 3, 2026 @ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (EST) · 4h
In Person

Election Night event in the JFK Jr. Forum: 7:00pm–8:00pm forum conversation followed by an 8:00pm–11:00pm watch party with food and beverages. Harvard ID required.

Location not specified
Nov 4, 2026 · time not announced
Hybrid

A conversation with Chief of Space Operations General Douglas A. Schiess as part of the Schriever Spacepower Series on Space Force strategies, concepts of operation, and technical priorities. Date listed as Nov 4, 2026; time and venue not specified in the email.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 · time not announced
Online

The third review of the trade policies and practices of Viet Nam — review session taking place on 4 November 2026, based on reports by the WTO Secretariat and the Government of Viet Nam.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 · time not announced
Online

A CSIS Americas Program event examining South American military modernization efforts, procurement drives, implications for regional security, and U.S. engagement in the region. Registrants are referred to the linked event page for details and registration.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 · time not announced
Online
Government Performance Lab (Harvard Kennedy School)

Free virtual Community of Practice for state government staff focused on housing production, planning, zoning, and economic development. Quarterly meetings; the first session is scheduled for November 4, 2026. Registration required via the link provided.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 · time not announced
Online

An Aspen Policy Academy program teaching principles and tips for communicating with policymakers across Congress, the executive branch, and the courts.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 · time not announced
Online

A discussion on women and inclusive trade in the changing global economy. The email lists the date (4 Nov 2026) but does not specify a location or time; assumed virtual.

National Harbor, MD, United States
Nov 4, 2026 @ 12:00 AM – Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (EST) · 3d 23h 59m
In Person

NORC staff are listed as presenters and exhibitors at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting; a booth number is provided.

Harvard Kennedy School (On Campus), Cambridge, MA
Nov 4, 2026 @ 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM (EST) · 23h 59m
In Person

Multi-session, in-person reading group led by WAPPP senior fellow Ashley Judd examining prostitution and pornography through multidisciplinary scholarship and testimonies. Open to Harvard affiliates.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – Nov 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM (UTC) · 1d
Online

A 24-hour single-stream Zoom conference of 27 back-to-back sessions on global organized crime, beginning 10:00 CET on 4 Nov 2026. Participants may drop in at any time; sessions run through Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific before returning to Europe.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

Scholars and commentators unpack what the 2026 midterm results tell us about public opinion and US foreign policy. Features Daniel W. Drezner, Bruce W. Jentleson, Leslie Vinjamuri, and Ariane Tabatabai.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

A Trade Winds virtual event hosted by Cecilia Malmström with guests Elina Ribakova and Thomas Wright discussing Russia's war economy, sanctions, and implications for winter and Western policy. The session is part of PIIE's monthly Trade Winds series and will be streamed on the PIIE website and YouTube.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

Monthly Trade Winds webinar hosted by Cecilia Malmström featuring Elina Ribakova and Thomas Wright on the state of the Russian war economy, sanctions, and implications for Ukraine and Europe.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

A virtual event examining recent trends in global arms trade transparency and opportunities to strengthen reporting and transparency under the Arms Trade Treaty.

Livestreamed from CGD’s London Office (hybrid)
Nov 4, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (GMT) · 1h 30m
Hybrid

Launch event presenting the 2026 Aid Transparency Index with keynote, presentations, and a panel discussion on the role of transparency in development decision-making. Livestreamed from CGD’s London office; co-hosted with Publish What You Fund.

Aalborg University Copenhagen, Denmark
Nov 4, 2026 @ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET) · 1h 30m
In Person

Seminar examining how social media functions as part of Europe's border, including content takedown, monitoring, and rights implications. Hosted at Aalborg University Copenhagen.

Stockholm, Sweden (Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development)
Nov 4, 2026 @ 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM (CET) · 1h
Hybrid

Closing plenary of the 2026 Stockholm Forum exploring political leadership, human behaviour, climate and security, and the role of trust in building sustainable peace. Moderated by Per Olsson Fridh (FBA). Livestream available.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

Virtual launch and discussion of the report 'Small Loans, Big Barriers: How Small-Dollar Mortgages Impact the Racial Homeownership Gap in the United States' with authors Sabiha Zainulbhai and Craig J. Richardson and FLH Director Yuliya Panfil, followed by audience Q&A.

Fundación Ibercaja Patio de la Infanta (San Ignacio de Loyola, nº16, Zaragoza, Spain)
Nov 4, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (CET) · 1h
In Person

Five-session conference cycle in Zaragoza analysing structural challenges shaping the new world order and the role of Spain and the EU. Organized by Real Instituto Elcano in collaboration with Fundación Ibercaja.

Virtual
Nov 4, 2026 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (UTC) · 1h
Online

Report co-authors Sabiha Zainulbhai and Craig J. Richardson, joined by Yuliya Panfil, discuss findings from 'Small Loans, Big Barriers' on small-dollar mortgages and the racial homeownership gap.