This week in policy: 109 events across 27 topicsWeek Ahead
Geneva, Switzerland (GCSP alumni event)
Nov 5, 2026 @ 1:00 AM (CET)
In Person

Annual GCSP alumni networking night bringing together global alumni for in-person networking and events.

William J. Perry Conference Room, Stanford University
Nov 4, 2026 @ 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM (PST) · 1h 15m
In Person

Book talk and discussion on how power-sharing and consensus practices contributed to the collapse of Tunisian democracy, drawing on interviews and nationally representative surveys and situating findings within global democratic transitions.

Future of Sports: Boys

Posted: Oct 28, 2026
Virtual
Nov 5, 2026 · time not announced
Online

Discussion of findings from the 'Boys in Sports' report examining shifting preferences, coaching, costs, technology, and cultural pressures affecting boys in sports.

Virtual
Nov 5, 2026 · time not announced
Online

Next webinar in the USSC Professional Development for Teachers series scheduled for 5 November 2026. Time was not specified in the email; learn-more/registration link provided.

Virtual
Nov 5, 2026 · time not announced
Online

Teacher professional development webinar examining the US midterm elections and their implications for Australia. Part of USSC's teacher PD series (delivered with ANU National Security College).

Virtual
Nov 5, 2026 · time not announced
Online

A webinar with the National Council for History Education and CFR Education exploring how World War I affected everyday life in the United States using CFR Education simulations.

Virtual
Nov 5, 2026 · time not announced
Online

A Brookings webinar analyzing Israel’s election results and early findings from the U.S. midterms, discussing implications for U.S.-Israel relations and party platforms. Panelists will assess how the results may affect the Trump administration’s approach to Israel.

Various capitals; Online
Nov 5, 2026 · time not announced
Hybrid

Global Alumni Networking Night taking place 5 November 2026 in 38 capitals with an accompanying online programme of thematic sessions led by GCSP Heads of Clusters.

Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
Nov 5, 2026 @ 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM (GMT) · 23h 59m
In Person

UNU-WIDER Director Professor Patricia Justino presents her new Oxford University Press book 'Institutional Legacies of Violent Conflict' at Queen Mary University of London as the inaugural CFID lecture.

Lowy Institute, 31 Bligh Street, Sydney
Nov 5, 2026 @ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (UTC+11) · 1h
In Person

An in-person panel at the Lowy Institute discussing human security challenges in the Pacific, moderated by Oliver Nobetau with panelists Serena Sasingian, Dr Nick Thomson and Dr Anna Naupa. Topics include education, drug trafficking, El Niño-driven drought and public-health impacts. Refreshments will be served; event is on the record and open to media.

Hybrid (Canada & Virtual)
Nov 5, 2026 @ 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM (EST) · 23h 59m
Hybrid

Final lecture in the Canadian Standard of Living, Productivity and Innovation series with Stephen Tapp, focusing on policy insights to raise national productivity and living standards.

Boston, MA, United States
Nov 5, 2026 @ 12:00 AM – Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (EST) · 2d 23h 59m
In Person

NORC researcher Ke Zeng is listed as a presenter at the APPAM Fall Conference in Boston.

Washington, DC (and live stream)
Nov 5, 2026 @ 12:00 AM – Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (EST) · 2d 23h 59m
Hybrid

Three-day annual conference (Nov 5–7, 2026) in Washington, DC hosted by the Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine covering current evidence, clinical practice, and future research priorities. Available in-person and via live stream; program and registration via the link.

New Haven, CT
Nov 5, 2026 @ 12:00 AM (EST)
In Person

The Yale Clean Energy Conference is scheduled for November 5–6, 2026 in New Haven, CT. The newsletter lists the multi-day conference and links to the Yale event site for details and registration.

The Refectory, Holme Building (A09), Science Road, The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Nov 5, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (UTC+11) · 2h
Hybrid

A panel discussion hosted by the United States Studies Centre and POLITICO Canberra Playbook on the implications of the 2026 US midterms for Australia, featuring Ryan Heath, Dr David Smith, Jared Mondschein, Mari Koeck, with Carrie Budoff Brown joining remotely. Registration required; free to attend.

Virtual
Nov 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (UTC) · 1h
Online

FPRI's Asia and Eurasia Programs host a post-election conversation on the implications of the November 3 midterms for US relations with key partners in the Indo-Pacific and Europe and how those partners are recalibrating. Panelists include Robert Beck, Don McLain Gill, Koji Murata, Julian Pawlak, Shihoko Goto, and Emily Holland.

Virtual
Nov 5, 2026 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (UTC) · 1h 30m
Online

Online session of the "Sendas geopolíticas de la transición energética" series focusing on climate objectives and geopolitical implications of the energy transition. Organized with Fundación Naturgy.

Virtual
Nov 5, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM (UTC) · 1h 15m
Online

Presentation and panel discussion of joint findings from the IMF Independent Evaluation Office and the World Bank Independent Evaluation Group on climate-related work and recommendations, followed by expert discussion. Co-hosted with Evidence for Climate Action. Virtual event timed for 10:00–11:15 AM Washington, DC / 3:00–4:15 PM London on 5 Nov 2026.

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (see link)
Nov 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EST) · 1h
Hybrid

Testimony by Mariam Wahba for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom on the topic 'Freedom of Religion or Belief in Egypt.' Listed in FDD's Overnight Brief as occurring Nov 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

UN City, Copenhagen, Denmark
Nov 5, 2026 @ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (CET) · 1h 30m
In Person

A DIIS Peace Talks event exploring the role of artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies in warfare and implications for human control. In-person at UN City, Copenhagen.