The Impossible State Live Podcast: "Missile Madness: Prelude to Summit?" (October 22, 2026) - Live Podcast
Posted: Oct 19, 2026CSIS Korea Chair presents The Impossible State live podcast episode "Missile Madness: Prelude to Summit?" on October 22. Email provides the date in the subject but no start time or explicit event page details beyond the included registration/event link.
REDS Seminar: Europe in the Face of War — Oct 22, 2026 (register)
Posted: Oct 21, 2026A REDS seminar titled 'Europe in the Face of War' hosted by FSI. Registration link provided in the newsletter.
AI, Biodefence, and the Future of Biological Threat Detection
Posted: Oct 1, 2026Discussion on the intersection of artificial intelligence and biodefense, focusing on future approaches to biological threat detection. No time or location provided in the newsletter.
Running on Fumes: Russian Diesel and Fuel Security — A Perspective from Central Asia and the Caucasus
Posted: Oct 17, 2026Webinar on diesel and fuel security impacts in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, featuring Dr. Theresa Sabonis-Helf (Georgetown) and moderated by Laura Linderman (AFPC). A basic explainer of the diesel crisis and regional implications.
WIN Summit (Oct 22) — New York, NY
Posted: Sep 30, 2026Summit showcasing WIN Challenge awardees and ideas, bringing private-sector leaders, investors, and funders to discuss the future of work.
Small problems, big solutions: The border politics of corporate patents — Seminar with keynote by Claudia Aradau
Posted: Oct 17, 2026Seminar on the politics of corporate patents and technosolutionism at borders, featuring a keynote by Claudia Aradau (King’s College London), chaired by Bruno Oliveira Martins and with multiple discussants. The event will be held in person at PRIO and streamed live online.
The Eurofile Live: Are Europe and China on an Economic Collision Course?
Posted: Oct 21, 2026Live video episode of The Eurofile discussing whether Europe can protect its industrial base without disrupting ties with China and implications for transatlantic economic relations. Featuring Max Bergmann, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Tobias Gehrke. Audio version available after the event.
Conference on AI & National Security
Posted: Oct 17, 2026Annual Conference on AI & National Security hosted by the Northwestern Security & AI Lab, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and national security. Co‑sponsored by Rinn AI and University College Cork. Full-day hybrid event.
Decision Time: Jerusalem — Inside Israel’s Election
Posted: Oct 21, 2026A discussion with Middle East experts Ludovic Hood and Michael Doran on the state of Israel's election and implications for the US-Israel relationship. Hosted by Hudson Institute; available to watch via the provided link.
Redefining Security: Development Circuit Breakers for a More Secure Future
Posted: Oct 17, 2026Hybrid public policy forum hosted by IPI in partnership with UNDP to discuss UNDP's report on development as a form of security, with a fireside chat and high-level panel featuring IPI and UNDP leaders.
Freedom on the Net 2026: Seismic Shifts on the Global Internet — Report Launch
Posted: Sep 23, 2026Virtual launch of Freedom on the Net 2026 with a presentation of key findings followed by expert discussion on global trends and country-specific developments. Speakers and panelists to be announced.
Israel’s First Post-October 7 Election: What Could Change?
Posted: Oct 19, 2026Webinar on how Israel's October 27, 2026 election could affect policy toward Iran, Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, and relations with the United States and regional partners. Panelists: Dr. Shira Efron and Neri Zilber; moderated by Dr. Natan Sachs.
Rebuilding American Democracy Through Public Participation (Panel)
Posted: Oct 17, 2026New America's Political Reform program and the Reconstructing Democracy Project host a panel on how a pro-democracy administration can restore public trust by strengthening channels for public engagement. The discussion will explore strategies for rebuilding American democracy through participation.
Follow the Money: Countering Illicit Finance in Latin America
Posted: Oct 17, 2026Panel discussion featuring Senior Research Fellow Karthik Sankaran, Yara Esquivel, and Julia Yansura, moderated by Lee Schlenker, on countering illicit finance in Latin America.
The Case for Disagreement: Beyond Identity and Ideological Conformity — Study Group
Posted: Oct 19, 2026Study group discussion on disagreement and debating across differences; open to Harvard community.
Terrorism and the Evolution of the Threat — Study Group with Alejandro Mayorkas & Christopher Wray
Posted: Oct 19, 2026Study group on the changing terrorism threat landscape featuring senior officials; open to Harvard community.
Energy Security in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape — Talk by Nawaf Saud Nasir Al-Sabah (Oct 22, 2026, 4:30 PM local)
Posted: Sep 29, 2026Talk hosted by MEI Faculty Chair Tarek Masoud with Nawaf Saud Nasir Al-Sabah (Deputy Chairman & CEO, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation) on how energy-producing nations manage instability, secure supply chains, and plan for a sustainable energy future. Open to Harvard faculty, scholars, staff, and students.
2026 Stone Lecture in Economic Inequality — Cecilia Rouse & Claudia Goldin
Posted: Oct 17, 2026Stone Lecture delivered by Cecilia Rouse on economic data and the affordability crisis, moderated by Claudia Goldin.
October 22, 2026 — America's Place in the World: Global Volatility and Authoritarianism (Hybrid) 5:30 PM CDT
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Daniel Twining, Tamara Cofman Wittes, and Leslie Vinjamuri unpack partisan views on America's role in the world and how Americans want their country to engage internationally.
Demystifying Disability in a Changing World — Book talk with Emily Ladau, Oct 22, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM
Posted: Sep 30, 2026An in-person book talk by Emily Ladau hosted in partnership with New America at People's Book in Takoma Park, MD.