Brookings will host a live online fireside chat with former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to discuss U.S.-China relations and what’s next following the Trump-Xi summit. The email invites readers to join live on Friday; no specific start time was provided.

Comptroller General of Panama Anel Flores will join Atlantic Council to explain the fiscal reforms he is prioritizing to build confidence in Panama’s economy. Registration is required. Time not specified in the email.

A CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program webcast on how the Hormuz energy crisis affects energy policymaking across Southeast Asia, featuring Dr. Christopher Len and Dr. Alloysius Joko Purwanto, moderated by Jane Nakano.

Fireside chat with Denis McDonough (Feeding America) and Julie Gehrki (Walmart Foundation) on food affordability and initiatives to close gaps in food access.

The Munich Leaders Meeting (MLM) will convene ~80–100 senior decision-makers and experts in New Delhi to strengthen strategic dialogue between India, Europe, and international partners on pressing foreign and security policy challenges.

Discussion hosted by the CSIS U.S.-India Chair with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry on India’s push to expand manufacturing and integrate into global supply chains.

Theatercollege series featuring Laila Frank, Anna van Zoest and Bob Deen on US politics, touring multiple Dutch cities on selected dates between 5 Oct and 27 Nov 2026. Tickets noted at €19.50.

The GCSP Master of Advanced Studies in International Security program runs from 5 October 2026 to 27 May 2027 at Maison de la paix in Geneva. Listed as program dates in the newsletter; daily schedule not provided.

In-person Tiergarten Talk on 5 October 2026 at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Berlin featuring Lars Klingbeil, Laura Chinchilla, Francesca Bria and other international guests. A panel discussion on global cooperation and current international challenges; attendees can submit questions in advance via the event page.

C4ADS is a partner of the Global OSINT Conference, a forum built with the UK OSINT Community and the Police Digital Service to exchange professional practices, sharpen investigative workflows, and tackle real-world challenges. The newsletter invites readers to register and attend in London on October 5, 2026.

TMRE: The Market Research Expo; NORC attendee listed is David Dutwin.

A discussion examining mid-cycle redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms and its implications for representation in the U.S. House.

A forum convening senior leaders from government, industry, and the policy community to discuss evolving Canada–EU partnership on trade, investment, economic security, and strategic industries. Hosted by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute in Ottawa.

Tiergarten Talk livestream on 5 October 2026 at 15:30 CEST featuring Lars Klingbeil, Laura Chinchilla and other international guests to discuss the need for international cooperation on global challenges. The in-person event is nearly sold out; a livestream is available.

Fringe panel at the Conservative conference on 'Europe in the world' with Kitty Donaldson, Jesse Norman, Jukka Salovaara, and Tobias Winkler. Chair: Charles Grant (CER). Open to the public but held within secure zone — passes required.

An Energy Policy Seminar featuring Manu Asthana, former President & CEO of PJM Interconnection, moderated by Professor Joe Aldy. The session includes a moderated conversation, Q&A, and lunch; in-person attendance requires a Harvard ID and Zoom access is available.

A talk with Branka Panic on ensuring AI’s role in foreign policy increases global peace and prosperity. Presented as an in-person or online event.

A virtual presentation exploring research on sexual harassment with attention to race, sexual orientation, and power dynamics, featuring Vero Rabelo.

Conversation with Maria Kuznetsova and Dan Storyev, Russian journalists in exile and co-authors of How to Survive Authoritarianism, moderated by Kathryn Stoner. Discussion compares Russian vernacular of illiberalism with the American context.

Second session of the five-part study group on Syria's post-conflict political order and trade-offs between legitimacy, inclusion, and stability.