Presidential elections in Bulgaria scheduled for 1 November 2026. Listed in the newsletter's international agenda with a linked news item.

Clingendael geopolitical expert Koen Aartsma and Yentl van Stokkum discuss loyalty and political alliances at the Brainwash Festival.

NORC staff will present, exhibit, and attend the APHA Annual Meeting & Expo; multiple NORC presenters and an exhibitor booth are listed.

A Pacific Forum conversation featuring U.S. Congressman Ed Case. The newsletter lists the date but provides no time, location, or registration details.

ODI Global event at CHOGM focused on building flourishing societies in small states. In-person session in St. John's.

Keynote speech by Danny Kruger MP, Head of Preparing for Government, Reform UK, followed by a Q&A. In-person event in central London with live broadcast online. Registration required for in-person attendance; webinar registration available.

AEI's Chris Miller leads a panel on securing the chemicals and materials supply chain for advanced semiconductors and the strategic implications of China’s investments in this sector.

Virtual information session about the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, listed as 2:00–3:00 pm local time for New York.

A conversation from New America’s Political Reform program and Civic Genius about a civic assembly held in Snohomish County, Washington and what public assemblies mean in the context of growing AI adoption. The event explores citizen-led decision making and lessons from the Snohomish County assembly.

Final session of the five-part study group on Syria's political transition, led by Ibrahim Al-Assil.

A GCSP programme examining the frontiers of geopolitical risk, scheduled 3–13 November 2026.

Two-day international conference marking the 20th anniversary of the Russian Analytical Digest, exploring Russian foreign and domestic policy, economy, and society with particular attention to the impact of the war against Ukraine.

Conversation with UK Member of Parliament Rachel Reeves, reflecting on her experience as Chancellor and perspectives on credibility, radicalism, and populism. In conversation with Gita Gopinath.

US midterm elections on 3 November 2026. Listed as part of the newsletter's international agenda (link to explanatory article).

Book discussion with former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Unreliable Boyfriend and how democracies should respond to authoritarian states and oligarchs.

Panel discussion on the future of Europe’s automotive industry with Vittoria Ferraris, Ignacio García Bercero, Bertrand L'Huillier, Simone Tagliapietra and William Todts. Public event — registration required via the provided link.

CAEL conference bringing together education, workforce, industry, and labor leaders, Nov 3–6, 2026 in Pittsburgh. New America/AFA noted as a partner for a pre-conference session.

Webinar launching ECFR’s New Politics Project policy brief on Germany’s shifting domestic politics and implications for its EU and foreign-policy role. Panel includes journalists and ECFR senior fellows discussing scenarios and policy implications.

An address by Phil Douglas, Director General, UK Border Force, Home Office, on the use of data, intelligence and automation across government for border security.

Next Generation drinks and a talk from Michael Simmons (Economics Editor, The Spectator) on the Office for National Statistics and statistical reliability. Doors open at 18:00; event for under-35s.