Policy Foresight Afternoon — September 29, 2026 — Ottawa (CIGI 25th anniversary)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026CIGI's 25th-anniversary Policy Foresight Afternoon brings together leaders from policy, defence and academia to explore how foresight can help prepare for future challenges and foster innovation and collaboration.
National Home Visiting Summit (Sep 29-30, 2026) - Baltimore, MD
Posted: Sep 24, 2026National Home Visiting Summit with NORC attendance noted; newsletter lists Meghan Woo as an attendee.
What does the China-Russia-North Korea axis mean for the Indo-Pacific? — Panel (29 Sep 2026, 18:00–19:30 AEST)
Posted: Sep 20, 2026In-person panel discussion on the strategic implications of deepening ties between China, Russia and North Korea for the Indo-Pacific. Speakers include Dr Aparna Pande, Professor Herman Joseph Kraft, Dr Ja Ian Chong and Dr Lavina Lee; moderated by Matthew Knott. Free with registration required.
Little Venice or Little Sparta? The UAE’s Middle Power Model and Implications for Europe — Webinar (29 Sep 2026, 10:30–11:30 Berlin time)
Posted: Sep 18, 2026Webinar discussing the UAE's middle-power model and its implications for Europe, drawing on an ECFR policy brief. Speakers include Cinzia Bianco and Giacomo Köhler; chaired by Anthony Dworkin.
Africa in the Eurobond Market: Rethinking Sovereign Development Finance — Webinar (29 Sep 2026, 14:00 SAST)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026Webinar discussing Africa's use of the Eurobond market and alternatives for sovereign development finance, with case studies and policy discussion. Panel includes experts from African Peer Review Mechanism, Development Reimagined, Finance for Development Lab, and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa; moderated by SAIIA. Register via the provided Zoom link.
Canada–Republic of Korea–Japan defence cooperation — 29 Sep 2026, 08:00–14:30 (local Eastern Time)
Posted: Aug 14, 2026Full-day discussion on Canada–Republic of Korea–Japan defence cooperation. Event hosted in Ottawa with registration via Eventbrite.
Making Food System Costs Visible: A Policy Imperative for Multifunctional Landscapes — Sep 29, 2026 9:30–10:30 (US/Eastern)
Posted: Sep 3, 2026A webinar co-organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program discussing policy visibility of food system costs and multifunctional landscapes.
Seminar: A world of climate refugees? Climate change, mobility and conflict — 29 Sep 2026, 16:00-17:30 (Aalborg University Copenhagen)
Posted: Sep 17, 2026Seminar exploring how climate change affects (im)mobility and legal protection, and how climate mobility intersects with war, poverty and political tensions.
Battery Geopolitics: Inside the High-Tech Race to Store Energy — Sep 29, 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM ET (Live Online)
Posted: Sep 24, 2026Carnegie Endowment panel on global battery policy, technology, and supply-chain trends, moderated by Milo McBride with regional experts discussing China, South Korea, Japan, the U.S., Europe, Canada, and India. Live online event to explore how countries can develop domestic battery industries and strengthen supply chains.
Inside the World of Russia’s Elites — Book launch with Alexandra Prokopenko
Posted: Sep 21, 2026Book launch and discussion of From Sovereigns to Servants by Alexandra Prokopenko, with a moderated conversation and audience Q&A. Max Seddon (Financial Times) will moderate and the author will discuss Russian elites, the economy, and implications for Western policy.
Inside the World of Russia’s Elites — Book launch with Alexandra Prokopenko
Posted: Sep 29, 2026Book launch and discussion for Alexandra Prokopenko's From Sovereigns to Servants about Russia's ruling elite; moderated by Max Seddon. Includes author Q&A and analysis of the Russian elite and economy.
AI and the American Workforce: A Briefing on the Future of Work
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Briefing on strategies to prepare the American workforce for an AI-driven economy and policymaker roles in adaptation. Sponsored by Cornell University and the R Street Institute; lunch provided. Registration requested by Sept. 23, 2026.
Power at the Polls: Confronting Barriers to Accessible Democracy
Posted: Sep 3, 2026New America hosts a virtual panel on accessible democracy, examining ADA and Voting Rights Act protections, curbside voting pilots, the impact of federal SAVE legislation, and how election officials can improve physical and digital accessibility. CART and ASL interpreting provided.
Can the U.S. Still Lead in Today’s World? — Conversation with Jake Sullivan (Sept 29, 2026, 1:00 PM ET, Live Online)
Posted: Sep 23, 2026A live online Carnegie Connects conversation where Aaron David Miller interviews Jake Sullivan on whether the United States can still lead effectively and the core elements of a sound foreign policy and national security strategy.
Can the U.S. Still Lead in Today’s World? — A Conversation with Jake Sullivan (Live Online, Sep 29, 2026 1:00 PM ET)
Posted: Sep 29, 2026A live online conversation in the Carnegie Connects series: Aaron David Miller interviews Jake Sullivan on U.S. leadership, foreign policy, and national security challenges. Broadcast live on Carnegie's online channel.
Sectarianism in a Changing Middle East — Session 2
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Second session of the three-part study group on sectarian dynamics in the Middle East with David Patel.
Study Group — Artificial Intelligence: The Race Into the Unknown (Ambassador Kelly Craft; Guest: Stephen Garrison)
Posted: Sep 28, 2026Harvard-only study group on AI led by Ambassador Kelly Craft with guest Stephen Garrison. Off-the-record, not-for-credit conversation.
Study Group — All the President's Men and Women (Chris Whipple; Guest: Chris Liddell)
Posted: Sep 28, 2026Study group led by Chris Whipple with guest Chris Liddell. Off-the-record and open to Harvard community with ID.
2026 Atlantic Dinner — "Navigating Global Business" (Conversation with McCain Foods CEO Max Koeune)
Posted: Jul 15, 2026The Fraser Institute's 2026 Atlantic Dinner features a conversation with McCain Foods CEO Max Koeune on the theme "Navigating Global Business." The event will be held at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront on September 29, 2026.
Global Climate Engagement (30 Sep - 21 Oct 2026) — Course
Posted: Apr 16, 2026A multi-week Clingendael Academy course on climate diplomacy and international climate engagement, covering policy and engagement strategies.